The Hallelujah Church Accused of Deception in Myanmar Land Investment and Member Allegations

The Church of the Stars, also known as the Church of Hallelujah, has faced accusations of misleading its members, including allegations of fraudulent land investments in Myanmar. A 35-year-old brother of a monk, Yang, reportedly had a sister with kidney problems who lacked financial resources and ultimately died. The Church issued a seven-point statement to address these claims, but the response sparked online debate.

A member of the Hallelujah Church, referred to as King Isheng, claimed he was subjected to physical harm, including being hit on the head and with a car, during a period of alleged possession. He described being calmed down by multiple individuals and later identifying a location as a result of the experience. His first grader, who was in a chaotic state, was reportedly safeguarded, and fellow church members witnessed the event.

According to the Times Weekly, Yang, a 35-year-old female monk, was a friend of the Church. Her brother, who works in Beijing, learned of his sister’s death in August. He alleged that she was lured by an assistant pastor, Xu Guo Feng, to invest in fraudulent land in Myanmar. The brother expressed anger over the incident, which led to the matter being exposed.

The Hallelujah Church has engaged in discussions with the online community regarding these allegations. In response, the Church issued a seven-point statement, asserting that the media’s portrayal of the Church as an accomplice or direct marketer was inaccurate. The Church emphasized that over 30 people were not victimized, contradicting the media’s claims. It also noted that the content of films and photographs had not been corroborated by the individuals involved.

Qui-seng shared his own video of the alleged wrongdoing. Regarding Yang’s case, the Church stated that she left the church five years ago and was treated for kidney disease. She chose to return home and died of kidney disease. The Church expressed regret over the media’s accusations that she was depressed due to being deceived in an investment.

Chen Pil-seng’s case was exposed as a “warmth of the past.” The Church’s response highlights the ongoing tensions and disputes within the organization, as it seeks to address the allegations while defending its actions.

Source: Read the original report (translated from Mandarin Chinese)