Characteristics of the Korean Religious Organization Cheondogyo and the Reasons for its Cooperation with the Communists
https://doi.org/10.22394/2073-7203-2022-40-2-128-145
Abstract
This article analyzes the characteristics and activities of the religious organization Chondogyo in the first half of the twentieth century, which ultimately led it to the cooperation with the communists. Particular attention is paid to the perception of the “revolution” within the framework of the Korean doctrine of Gaebyeok, which in many ways brought together two seemingly completely different ideologies. A study of archival materials showed that in the conditions of the non modern society and the absence of the sacred and profane dichotomy religion often becomes a basis for the formation of national identity. Besides, it also frequently served as a way of expressing desires for completely secular ideas of political and social transformations. This fact becomes especially noticeable with a shift of the religious focus from “another” world to this one, as well as with the advent of eschatological ideas that aquired, in contrast to the western analogues, some cyclical features.
Keywords
Boguganmin,
Cheondogyo,
Chongu Party,
Comintern,
Donghak,
Gaebyeok,
Insicheon,
Jisang Cheonguk,
Revolution,
Yeonwon
About the Author
S. Sevriugin
Academy of Korean Studies (한국학중앙연구원);
Institute of Asian Religions (아시아종교연구원)
Korea, Republic of
Korea, Republic of
Sergei Sevriugin — M. A. Student;
Researcher
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Sevriugin S. Characteristics of the Korean Religious Organization Cheondogyo and the Reasons for its Cooperation with the Communists. State, Religion and Church in Russia and Worldwide. 2022;40(2):128-145. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.22394/2073-7203-2022-40-2-128-145
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