​May 23, 2020-1232nd-Heo Kyeong-yeong’s Theocracy Era is Coming

1. Character Profiles

  • Heo Kyeong-young | Speaker | A political figure who claims to be a divine being, capable of bestowing blessings and spiritual power, and advocating for a “divine governance” era.
  • Seokga (Buddha) | Historical/Religious Figure | One of the four great saints, whose teachings are referenced in the context of spiritual enlightenment.
  • Jesus | Historical/Religious Figure | One of the four great saints, whose teachings are referenced in the context of spiritual enlightenment.
  • Lot | Biblical Figure | A character from the Bible whose family was warned to escape Sodom and Gomorrah without looking back.
  • Lot’s Wife | Biblical Figure | Lot’s wife, who turned back to look at the burning cities of Sodom and Gomorrah and was punished.
  • Napeoleon | Historical Figure | Referenced as a historical figure of short stature but great ambition.
  • Park Chung-hee | Historical Figure | Referenced as a historical figure of short stature but great ambition, credited with economic development.
  • Cheolgu | Assistant/Performer | An individual who participates in Heo Kyeong-young’s demonstrations, specifically a kicking stunt.
  • Kang Jeung-san | Religious Figure | Founder of a Korean indigenous religion, whose prophecies are interpreted by Heo Kyeong-young.
  • Jo Jeong-san | Religious Figure | A successor in the lineage of Kang Jeung-san.
  • Park Woo-dang | Religious Figure | A successor in the lineage of Kang Jeung-san, whose instructions led to the creation of the film ‘The Path of Harmony’.
  • Kim Tae-won | Film Director | Directed the film ‘The Path of Harmony’ at the age of 30, under the instruction of Park Woo-dang.
  • Gyeong-seok-gyo | Religious Figure | Park Woo-dang’s brother-in-law, associated with the Mugeukdaedo religion.
  • Kim Sang-han | Senior Official | A high-ranking official within the Daesun Jinrihoe, described as a senior leader.

3. Scene-by-Scene Summary

#1 (00:00:00) Introduction and Divine Answers

  • The speaker, Heo Kyeong-young, is introduced as a divine being who provides clear answers to any sudden questions .
  • He is described as a world-renowned scholar, a great politician who loves Korea, and a global lecturer .
  • He explains that the teachings of figures like Seokga and Jesus are “beyond words” (불이 문자), meaning they cannot be fully expressed in language .
  • He emphasizes that true understanding comes from the heart, not just words .
  • He states that expressing the entirety of one’s mother’s life in words is insufficient, just as scriptures only capture a fraction of figures like Seokga and Jesus .
  • He asserts that relying solely on scriptures does not lead to enlightenment .

#2 (00:01:40) Divine Governance and Instant Enlightenment

  • Heo Kyeong-young introduces the concept of a “divine governance” era, where teachings alone are insufficient .
  • He explains that this era involves direct realization, akin to a “road” (도), where understanding is immediate .
  • He claims that the blessings, Holy Spirit, and angels he bestows cannot be explained in words, yet they bring immense change .
  • He gives an example of a student receiving his blessing becoming a “superman” or “superhuman” .
  • He further claims that if a blessed person is on a plane, it will not crash, referencing the story of Sodom and Gomorrah .
  • He recounts how Lot and his family were warned to escape Sodom and Gomorrah without looking back, but Lot’s wife disobeyed due to attachment to her possessions and was punished .
  • He warns that those who “look back” after coming to him will face consequences .

#3 (00:04:40) Sodom and Gomorrah and the Nature of Angels

  • Heo Kyeong-young continues the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, where three angels visited Lot’s house .
  • He describes how the men of the town demanded Lot’s male guests for homosexual relations, leading Lot to offer his daughters instead .
  • He highlights the depravity of the town where men preferred other men over women .
  • He explains that the angels gave Lot’s family five conditions for escape, the last being “do not look back,” symbolizing the need to abandon attachments .
  • He reiterates that those who “look back” will face curses .

#4 (00:06:00) The Problem of Falsehoods and the Power of Blessings

  • Heo Kyeong-young discusses the prevalence of falsehoods, stating that even his voice can be faked .
  • He emphasizes that his blessings have immense power, capable of blessing the entire Earth and countless living beings, from microorganisms to humans, animals, and plants .
  • He claims his blessings even reach the “underground world” (지저스), which he asserts is a false concept of an advanced civilization within the Earth .
  • He corrects common misconceptions about Earth’s core temperature (6,000 to 100 million degrees Celsius) and the Sun’s temperature (0 degrees Celsius), stating that Earth is hotter than the Sun .
  • He explains that the Sun’s corona is light from countless diamonds, not a fiery ball .
  • He describes Earth’s atmospheric temperature and how it increases closer to the surface .

#5 (00:08:00) Laws of the Universe and Human Perception

  • Heo Kyeong-young explains the law of inertia in space, where objects in motion never stop .
  • He asserts that only he can stop an object’s motion in space .
  • He states that nothing in the universe is stationary, as that would lead to collisions .
  • He describes Earth’s rotational and orbital speed (107,160 km/h) and how humans don’t feel it due to the inner ear’s function .
  • He explains that if the inner ear’s otoliths (돌멩이) were dislodged, one would feel the Earth’s rotation and become dizzy .
  • He also mentions that humans are prevented from hearing the sound of Earth’s rotation, which would be overwhelming .
  • He concludes that humans are “manipulated” to not perceive Earth’s motion for survival .

#6 (00:10:00) The Limitations of Teaching and the Power of Demonstration

  • Heo Kyeong-young reiterates that the secrets of the universe cannot be conveyed through words alone .
  • He states that even contemplating one’s deceased mother or spiritual figures like Seokga or Kang Jeung-san in one’s mind is insufficient .
  • He suggests that his lectures are “meaningless” and that his mere presence in a meditative posture would convey more .
  • He illustrates this point with a story of a monk and his disciple (행자) carrying heavy loads .
  • The disciple complains about the weight, but the monk, to motivate him, steals melons from a field, causing the owner to chase them .
  • The disciple, fearing for his life, runs so fast that he forgets his pain .
  • Heo Kyeong-young uses this anecdote to explain that sometimes, a demonstration or “example” is needed rather than just words .
  • He gives another example of a monk embracing a woman to make his complaining disciple run faster .
  • He concludes that receiving his blessing makes one a “superhuman” or “superman” .

#7 (00:13:00) Instant vs. Gradual Enlightenment and Divine Governance

  • Heo Kyeong-young explains the Buddhist concepts of “Don-o” (頓悟, instant enlightenment) and “Jeom-su” (漸修, gradual cultivation) .
  • He clarifies that “Don-o” is immediate realization, while “Jeom-su” involves gradual change in behavior .
  • He introduces “Don-su” (頓修, instant cultivation), where one changes immediately after enlightenment, and “Don-o Don-su” (頓悟頓修), where one instantly understands and acts .
  • He states that the era of “divine governance” (신정정치) requires a divine being to lead it .
  • He distinguishes his concept of divine governance from “democracy” (데모크라시) and the “theocracy” (가디즘) practiced in Iran, which he considers different from his vision .
  • He asserts that current democratic systems lack hope, as elected officials rarely improve the economy .

#8 (00:15:00) Karma, Physical Appearance, and the Pursuit of Happiness

  • Heo Kyeong-young discusses karma and its relation to physical appearance .
  • He claims that people with small eyes or who look down on others in this life were those who looked down on others in a past life .
  • Conversely, attractive people performed good deeds in a past life and are now admired .
  • He states that people with short stature, like Napoleon and Park Chung-hee, were ambitious and sought power in past lives .
  • Tall people, he claims, were humble and respected others in past lives, leading them to be respected in this life .
  • He positions himself as having a “moderate” height, representing a balance between past and present lives .
  • He connects these ideas to the current crossroads between democratic and divine governance .
  • He argues that true happiness does not exist on Earth without divine governance, as one’s happiness often comes at the expense of others’ misfortune .
  • He proposes a system of “national basic income” (국민 배당금) to eliminate such disparities .
  • He criticizes the current society where individuals must compete and “trample” others to survive, which he believes does not lead to happiness .

#9 (00:18:00) Global Happiness and World Unification

  • Heo Kyeong-young argues that individual happiness is impossible without global peace and happiness, citing the example of people dying in the 9/11 attacks .
  • He states that personal happiness is a “dream” in a world filled with conflict .
  • He claims he will change this, asserting that even those who live comfortably cannot be truly happy knowing others are starving .
  • He proposes a world where everyone has a basic standard of living (1.5 million won) and no wars or weapons exist .
  • He criticizes national borders and economic disparities, advocating for a unified world with equal GDPs, similar to the United States’ formation .
  • He believes that current individual happiness is an “illusion” based on taking from others, making such individuals “sinners” in the eyes of heaven .
  • He promises to take his followers to “Baekgung” (백궁, a heavenly realm) after unifying the Earth .
  • He explains his motivation for pursuing divine governance and world unification: to eliminate hunger and displacement .
  • He claims to be the only politician advocating for such global unity .
  • He predicts that his “national basic income” policy, though currently dismissed, will become necessary as the economy worsens after the COVID-19 pandemic .

#10 (00:21:00) The Purpose of His Actions and True Happiness

  • Heo Kyeong-young explains that his seemingly “useless” actions, like stealing melons in the earlier anecdote, are meant to provoke a reaction and lead people to follow him .
  • He compares this to “poking a beehive” to make the bees follow him .
  • He asserts that his blessings are “living” and true, while conventional happiness is “fake” if it ignores the suffering of others .
  • He describes a judgment after death where one’s entire life is revealed .
  • He claims that those who meet him directly will bypass this judgment and go straight to Baekgung, like a president’s companion entering the Blue House without security checks .
  • He clarifies that merely watching his YouTube videos is not enough; direct interaction is required for this “blessing” .
  • He states that his followers will go to Baekgung before him, as he is destined to live for 362 years and 88 days .
  • He humorously claims his “true age” is 14, explaining his youthful energy and occasional “naivety” .
  • He showcases his physical prowess, describing a stunt where he kicks an apple off someone’s head with precision and speed .
  • He recounts an incident where he accidentally hit Cheolgu’s head during a demonstration, which unexpectedly increased viewership .
  • He emphasizes his extraordinary physical abilities, stating that his body is not that of an ordinary person .

#11 (00:26:00) Indigenous Religions and the Prophecies of Kang Jeung-san

  • Heo Kyeong-young introduces Kang Jeung-san, the founder of several Korean indigenous religions like Jeungsan-do, Daesun Jinrihoe, and Mugeukdaedo, which collectively have about 8 million followers .
  • He mentions Cheondogyo as another similar indigenous religion .
  • He discusses the film ‘The Path of Harmony’ (화평의 길) directed by Kim Tae-won at age 30, which led to a massive increase in Daesun Jinrihoe’s followers from 10,000 to 8 million .
  • He explains the difference between “harmony” (화평) and “peace” (평화) in religious contexts, where “harmony” (和) precedes “peace” (平), meaning cooperation comes before order .
  • He uses the example of hospitals being exempt from attack during war to illustrate the principle of “harmony” .
  • He further explains “Hwa-i-bu-dong” (和而不同, harmony without uniformity) as unity despite differences, contrasting it with “Dong-i-bul-hwa” (同而不和, uniformity without harmony) .
  • He cites the United States as an example of “Hwa-i-bu-dong,” where states with different sizes and characteristics maintain unity .
  • He concludes that “The Path of Harmony” prioritizes feeding the hungry over legal order .
  • He notes that while religion prioritizes harmony, the state prioritizes order .

#12 (00:30:00) Heo Kyeong-young’s Divine Lineage and Prophetic Fulfillment

  • Heo Kyeong-young discusses the lineage of Kang Jeung-san’s successors: Jo Jeong-san and Park Woo-dang .
  • He explains that various religious groups interpret him as a divine figure, such as the Maitreya in Buddhism or a “divine being” in Christianity .
  • He clarifies his own divine origin, stating he comes from the “33rd Heaven” (33천) or “Baekgung” (백궁), which is above the “9th Heaven” (9천) or “Seokgye” (색계) where Kang Jeung-san is said to have come from .
  • He asserts that he is a “divine being” who governs the “Musaekgye” (무색계, formless realm), unlike those from the “Saekgye” (form realm) .
  • He mentions the “Oseon Wigi” (오선위기, five immortals playing Go) prophecy, where four immortals play Go, and a fifth, an outsider, intervenes when they quarrel .
  • He claims to be this “outsider” who comes from the 33rd Heaven to resolve conflicts .
  • He highlights a prophecy in the Daesun Jinrihoe scriptures (전경) that states a person initially ridiculed as “crazy” will later be revered .
  • He connects this to himself, stating that he was born in 1949, 40 years after Kang Jeung-san’s death in 1909, fulfilling a prophecy .
  • He further claims to fulfill prophecies regarding his birth year (1949), zodiac sign (ox), birthplace (Jungnangcheon in Junggok-dong, near Daesun Jinrihoe headquarters), birth month (November), and birth date (13th) .
  • He also states that his name “Heo Kyeong-young” (허경영) contains the character “Kyeong” (경), meaning “Seoul,” fulfilling a prophecy that the divine being’s name would be associated with Seoul, the source of all laws .
  • He claims that the number of strokes in his surname “Heo” (허) is 11, and the character “Young” (영) has 14 strokes, aligning with other prophetic numbers .
  • He asserts that dozens of prophecies accurately describe him .
  • He mentions that he has been called a “divine being” since childhood .
  • He refers to Kim Sang-han, a senior official in Daesun Jinrihoe, who he says searched for him .
  • He recounts being invited by Gyeong-seok-gyo (Park Woo-dang’s brother-in-law) to a ceremony in 2007, where a building named “Heo” (허) was built and 13 ancestral rites were performed, symbolizing his connection to the 33rd Heaven .
  • He believes that all religions will eventually recognize him as the divine being, leading to world unification .
  • He credits the film ‘The Path of Harmony’ for the rapid growth of Daesun Jinrihoe, but notes that without the “divine being,” the organization lacks a central leader .
  • He declares himself to be the awaited divine being for the Korean people and the world .

#13 (00:36:00) Spiritual Birth and World Unification Mission

  • Heo Kyeong-young explains “Byeonhyeok Saengsa” (변혁생사, transformation of life and death), where a deceased enlightened monk can be reborn into a woman’s womb .
  • He gives an example of a monk who died and was reborn into a virgin’s womb, who then displayed profound wisdom as a child .
  • He clarifies that his own birth was not “Byeonhyeok Saengsa” but “Yeongseong Chulsaeng” (영성출생, spiritual birth), where a spirit directly enters a woman’s womb .
  • He states that while “Byeonhyeok Saengsa” is for enlightened humans, “Yeongseong Chulsaeng” is for divine beings from the 33rd Heaven .
  • He mentions the historical figure Sa Myeong-dang, an enlightened monk who killed many Japanese soldiers but also rescued 3,300 Korean prisoners of war, demonstrating his extraordinary powers .
  • He reiterates that his birth in Junggok-dong, near the Daesun Jinrihoe headquarters, was not accidental .
  • He concludes that he fulfills all the prophecies of various religions, including his birth year, zodiac sign, name, and birth date .
  • He believes that all Korean indigenous religions will eventually be unified under him .
  • He states that he has mastered all 54 world religions .
  • He criticizes young Koreans for neglecting indigenous religions in favor of foreign ones .
  • He outlines his mission to unify the world, starting from Korea and expanding to Russia, Manchuria, and eventually the Americas, connecting to the migration of Native Americans from Asia .
  • He envisions a world where all people, including Africans and Bangladeshis, are treated with dignity and live happily, ending the era of slavery and suffering .
  • He asserts that current happiness built on the suffering of others makes people “accomplices of hypocrisy” .
  • He dismisses the need for international organizations like the UN if they cannot achieve world unification and peace .
  • He claims to be the one who will end wars and pollution, bringing about an era of “divine governance” .
  • He reiterates that Kang Jeung-san’s prophecies accurately describe him, including his origin from the 33rd Heaven and his mission to bring peace .
  • He emphasizes that he is the awaited divine being who will bring order to the world .

#14 (00:43:00) Blessings, Heavenly Palace, and World Unification

  • Heo Kyeong-young concludes his lecture by asking the audience to close their eyes and receive the Holy Spirit .
  • He states that the Holy Spirit gives strength and that many have already received blessings .
  • He encourages more people to come to receive blessings to help build the “Heavenly Palace” (하늘궁), which will become a global pilgrimage site and a source of energy for the Korean people .
  • He emphasizes that the Heavenly Palace will be a world-leading holy site, generating income for the nation and serving as the “origin of world unification” .
  • He instructs men to be goal-oriented in their plans .
  • He declares that the audience are the “first workers” in building this eternal holy site .
  • He bestows the Holy Spirit upon everyone, stating it changes their destiny .
  • He explains that the Holy Spirit only enters humans, not objects or animals, making it precious .
  • He also bestows “five angels” (내장 천사, 근육 천사, 신체 천사, 근본 천사) to reside in their bodies .
  • He states that the combination of the Holy Spirit and blessings creates a “highway” from Earth to Baekgung .
  • He then bestows blessings to resolve financial problems, children’s issues (advancement, employment, studies, marriage, military service), family conflicts, and illnesses .
  • He blesses those with poor eyesight to see well, those with diseases to be cured, those in lawsuits to resolve them, and those owed money to receive it .
  • He wishes everyone a happy life without difficulties and for unattractive people to become attractive .

4. Other Useful Information

4.1. Heo Kyeong-young’s Claims and Beliefs

  • Divine Origin: Heo Kyeong-young claims to be a divine being from the 33rd Heaven (Baekgung), superior to figures like Kang Jeung-san who he states came from the 9th Heaven (Seokgye) .
  • Prophetic Fulfillment: He asserts that his birth year (1949), zodiac sign (ox), birthplace (Junggok-dong, Seoul), birth month (November), birth date (13th), and name (Heo Kyeong-young) fulfill numerous prophecies from the Daesun Jinrihoe scriptures .
  • Superhuman Abilities: He claims to possess extraordinary physical prowess, such as kicking an apple off someone’s head with precision and speed, and having a body that is not ordinary .
  • Blessings and Holy Spirit: He states he can bestow blessings that bring immense change, make people “superhuman,” and resolve various life problems, including financial, health, and family issues . He differentiates the Holy Spirit (enters humans only) from blessings (enter all matter and beings) .
  • Divine Governance: He advocates for a “divine governance” era, which he distinguishes from democracy and other forms of theocracy, believing it is the only way to achieve true global happiness and unification .
  • World Unification Mission: His ultimate goal is to unify the world, eliminate hunger, war, and economic disparities, and establish a global system of “national basic income” .
  • Heavenly Palace (하늘궁): He is building the “Heavenly Palace” as a future global pilgrimage site and the “origin of world unification,” which will generate income for the Korean nation .

4.2. Religious Concepts Explained

  • 불이 문자** (Bul-i-mun-ja)**: “Beyond words,” referring to truths that cannot be fully expressed in language, requiring direct realization .
  • 교외 별천 (Gyo-oe-byeol-cheon): “A separate heaven outside of teachings,” referring to a realm of understanding beyond conventional instruction .
  • 돈오 (Don-o): Instant enlightenment .
  • 점수 (Jeom-su): Gradual cultivation or enlightenment .
  • 돈수 (Don-su): Instant cultivation, where one changes immediately after enlightenment .
  • 돈오돈수** (Don-o-don-su)**: Instant understanding and instant cultivation .
  • 화평** (Hwa-pyeong)**: Harmony, used in religious contexts, where “harmony” (和) precedes “peace” (平) or order .
  • 평화 (Pyeong-hwa): Peace, used in state contexts, where “peace” (平) or order precedes harmony .
  • 화이부동 (Hwa-i-bu-dong): Harmony without uniformity, unity despite differences .
  • 동이불화 (Dong-i-bul-hwa): Uniformity without harmony, discord despite uniformity .
  • 오선위기 (O-seon-wi-gi): “Five immortals playing Go,” a prophecy where an outsider intervenes in a conflict among four players .
  • 변혁 생사** (Byeon-hyeok Saeng-sa)**: “Transformation of life and death,” where an enlightened being can be reborn into a new body immediately after death .
  • 영성 출생** (Yeong-seong Chul-saeng)**: “Spiritual birth,” where a spirit directly enters a woman’s womb, a process Heo Kyeong-young claims for himself .

4.3. Criticisms of Current Society

  • Ineffective Democracy: Heo Kyeong-young believes current democratic systems are failing and elected officials rarely improve the economy .
  • False Happiness: He argues that individual happiness is an illusion if it comes at the expense of others’ suffering, making those who pursue it “sinners” or “accomplices of hypocrisy” .
  • Global Disparities: He criticizes national borders, economic inequality, and the failure of international organizations like the UN to achieve world peace and unity .