Choo Mi-ae Criticizes Jeon Kwang-hoon... "Must Take Responsibility for Inciting Misguided Beliefs"

[Asia Economy Reporter Baek Kyunghwan] Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae has once again criticized Pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon, the head pastor of Sarang Jeil Church.

On the 20th, Minister Choo wrote on her Facebook, "Religion that rejects a rational and scientific worldview is superstition," adding, "Politics that uses and neglects superstition disguised as religion and mocks the rule of law under the pretext of freedom has abandoned its role."

This remark is interpreted as targeting Pastor Jeon. Despite numerous COVID-19 cases occurring at Sarang Jeil Church, Pastor Jeon encouraged the participation of believers in the Liberation Day rally on the 15th and attended the rally himself.

In particular, Minister Choo pointed out, "Even though everyone can understand that crowding and gathering in public squares are very dangerous for COVID-19 prevention, he caused confusion by saying 'outdoor transmission does not occur,' misused the guidelines of the quarantine authorities, and politicized COVID-19," adding, "If he incited and provoked the mistaken belief that the authorities' orders should be rejected, he must take responsibility."

Meanwhile, on the 18th, Minister Choo also indirectly criticized Pastor Jeon on her Facebook, stating, "The privilege of ignoring the protection of the public is not granted to self-proclaimed religious leaders."

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