Family Packet
Help when someone you love is in Shincheonji
Guides for anyone with a friend, family member, partner or loved one in Shincheonji.
Not sure if your Bible study is connected? Is it a Shincheonji Bible study?
Take a breath.
You don’t have to read everything today.
Start small.
If someone you love is in Shincheonji, you don’t need the perfect words or a plan for every conversation. What matters most right now is staying close and keeping your relationship warm, so your loved one knows they can always come back to you. Take care of yourself too.
Start here: what to do now
How to talk to someone in Shincheonji or a cult
Don’t argue or send articles. Pushing back can make them pull away.
Read more → Why your loved one may shut down when you talk about ShincheonjiRemember how they see it. They may believe their salvation is at stake.
Read more → Understanding how your loved one sees youReconnect with the person. Talk about hobbies, memories and the things they love.
Read more → Recognizing the cult self and the authentic selfAsk about their faith with curiosity. Let them teach you, one-on-one.
Read more → Building trust through conversations about faithListen first. Build questions on what they actually say, not on scripts from the internet.
Read more → Ask questions based on what your loved one actually saysCompare gently over time. Ask how anyone would test a religious claim, including their own.
Read more → Encouraging independent thinking through comparisons
Do and avoid
Do
- Listen
- Stay close
- Be honest
- Be patient
Avoid
- Ultimatums
- Debates
- Sending critical videos
- Rushing