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Throughout history, people have emerged claiming to be messiahs, prophets, or even the returned Jesus Christ. Some attracted only a handful of believers, while others built movements that reached thousands. Their stories often mixed faith, charisma, and delusion, leading to outcomes that ranged from bizarre and tragic to unexpectedly influential.
#1: Lee Man-hee and the Shincheonji Church
Lee Man-hee established Shincheonji in 1984 and claimed a unique role in fulfilling biblical prophecy. Followers viewed him as the promised pastor of the end times rather than a conventional church leader. His organization grew rapidly across South Korea and abroad. In recent years, legal troubles and public criticism challenged its image.
