@article{ART003240370},
author={Hwonkyun Lee and ShinHyung Seong},
title={A Christian Social Ethical Reflection on Extremist Protestant Factions in the Public Square: Concentrated on St. Augustine},
journal={The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics},
issn={1229-8387},
year={2025},
number={62},
pages={239-259}
TY - JOUR
AU - Hwonkyun Lee
AU - ShinHyung Seong
TI - A Christian Social Ethical Reflection on Extremist Protestant Factions in the Public Square: Concentrated on St. Augustine
JO - The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics
PY - 2025
VL - null
IS - 62
PB - The Society Of Korean Christian Social Ethics
SP - 239
EP - 259
SN - 1229-8387
AB - This study critically examines the Jeon Kwang-hoon phenomenon through the lens of Augustine’s political theology. Jeon Kwang-hoon has been criticized for labeling South Korea as a ‘Kingdom of God’ and for sacralizing specific political factions and ideologies, thereby using the church as a tool for political mobilization. His actions include advocating for and sanctifying martial law, spreading conspiracy theories about election fraud following the 2020 election, and calling for the invocation of the people’s right to resistance. These claims subjugate the essence of faith to political ends and transform the church community into an instrument for secular power struggles. The study explores these issues by referencing Augustine’s City of God, in which he distinguishes between the ‘City of God’ (Civitas Dei) and the ‘Earthly City’ (Civitas terrena). Augustine argued that the church, as a community of pilgrims on earth, should not be subordinate to secular authority but should instead bear witness to the justice and love of the Kingdom of God. He believed that true justice does not arise from human power nor institutions, and that political authority is merely a ‘necessary evil’ arising from sin; therefore, it cannot be regarded as theologically absolute. Finally, this study proposes the public responsibilities, theological identity, and ethical standards for political participation that the Korean church must uphold today.
KW - Jeon Kwang-hoon Phenomenon;Augustine;City of God;Political Ethics;Christian Social Ethics
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Hwonkyun Lee and ShinHyung Seong. (2025). A Christian Social Ethical Reflection on Extremist Protestant Factions in the Public Square: Concentrated on St. Augustine. The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics, 62, 239-259.
Hwonkyun Lee and ShinHyung Seong. 2025, "A Christian Social Ethical Reflection on Extremist Protestant Factions in the Public Square: Concentrated on St. Augustine", The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics, no.62, pp.239-259.
Hwonkyun Lee, ShinHyung Seong "A Christian Social Ethical Reflection on Extremist Protestant Factions in the Public Square: Concentrated on St. Augustine" The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics 62 pp.239-259 (2025) : 239.
Hwonkyun Lee, ShinHyung Seong. A Christian Social Ethical Reflection on Extremist Protestant Factions in the Public Square: Concentrated on St. Augustine. 2025; 62 : 239-259.
Hwonkyun Lee and ShinHyung Seong. "A Christian Social Ethical Reflection on Extremist Protestant Factions in the Public Square: Concentrated on St. Augustine" The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics no.62(2025) : 239-259.
Hwonkyun Lee; ShinHyung Seong. A Christian Social Ethical Reflection on Extremist Protestant Factions in the Public Square: Concentrated on St. Augustine. The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics, 62, 239-259.
Hwonkyun Lee; ShinHyung Seong. A Christian Social Ethical Reflection on Extremist Protestant Factions in the Public Square: Concentrated on St. Augustine. The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics. 2025; 62 239-259.
Hwonkyun Lee, ShinHyung Seong. A Christian Social Ethical Reflection on Extremist Protestant Factions in the Public Square: Concentrated on St. Augustine. 2025; 62 : 239-259.
Hwonkyun Lee and ShinHyung Seong. "A Christian Social Ethical Reflection on Extremist Protestant Factions in the Public Square: Concentrated on St. Augustine" The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics no.62(2025) : 239-259.
