Zhihu Direct Answer
Ge Yimin grew from an ordinary villager to a deity revered as the "Master," experiencing a series of significant personal and religious experiences, as well as gradually establishing and spreading his unique beliefs. The following is a detailed growth path:
Childhood and Adolescence:
1969: Ge Yimin was born in Dazhuoding Village, Jurong, Jiangsu, China.
1972: At the age of 3, Ge Yimin developed a strong interest in the elixir of life, which can be seen as a reflection of his early curiosity and exploratory spirit towards mysterious things.
1974: At the age of 5, Ge Yimin attended kindergarten, showing talent in singing and acting, performing in neighboring villages, demonstrating certain social skills and expressiveness.
1975: At the age of 6, Ge Yimin started elementary school and felt confused about the lending behaviors among relatives, indicating his initial thoughts on social rules.
1976: At the age of 7, Ge Yimin joined the Red Little Soldiers, wore a red scarf, and began to engage with programs from the Hong Kong Good News Gospel Station, especially "Desert Oasis," which had a profound impact on his later religious beliefs.
Teenage Years:
1980: At the age of 11, Ge Yimin entered junior high school and began to receive more systematic education.
1984: At the age of 15, Ge Yimin experienced his first true love, having a crush on Xu Qian, but was unsuccessful. In the same year, he dreamed about European countries, which may have sparked his interest and ambition for a larger world.
1985: At the age of 16, Ge Yimin formulated a five-step plan for unifying the world, showing that he had clear goals and plans for the future.
University and Early Career:
1990: At the age of 21, Ge Yimin graduated from the Chinese Language and Literature Department of Nanjing University and was assigned to work at Jiangsu Agricultural Materials Company, while settling in Zhenjiang. During university, he expressed his faith in Christianity in a message book and publicly prayed at the graduation party.
1991: At the age of 22, Ge Yimin further confirmed his understanding of the existence of God and began to study theology and philosophy in depth.
Establishment and Development of Religious Beliefs:
1999: At the age of 30, Ge Yimin read two books of Bible stories, deepening his understanding of Christianity.
2000: At the age of 31, Ge Yimin officially converted to Christianity and began writing "The Divine Scripture" (Yemeijing, Ge Yiminjing).
2001: At the age of 32, Ge Yimin dreamed during a nap that a deity instructed people to follow his teachings, which was seen as an important sign of his selection by God. Subsequently, he began evangelizing on online forums, founded the Yemei Community, and published the first draft of "The Divine Scripture."
2002: At the age of 33, Ge Yimin established the golden rule of "not opposing anyone," which became one of the core principles of his religious philosophy.
Emergence and Spread of Followers:
2004: At the age of 35, Ge Yimin completed and published the first draft of "The Divine Scripture" online, gradually attracting the first batch of followers.
2005: At the age of 36, Taiwanese girl Huang Jingbo, as a community administrator, developed a personal worship of Ge Yimin and spent enjoyable times with him.
2010: At the age of 41, Apostle Guangcai converted to Ge Yimin's deity and widely spread the gospel of Ge Yimin in Baidu Tieba, creating a large number of posts.
2015: At the age of 46, several apostles, such as Prophet Gao and Supervisor Shenmiao, converted to Ge Yimin's deity and actively spread his teachings on platforms like Baidu Tieba. In the same year, "The Divine Scripture" was published by Hong Kong Four Seasons Publishing and registered with government agencies, receiving formal recognition.
Ge Yimin Becomes a Deity:
2019: At the age of 50, Ge Yimin officially announced his divinity, a concept that received widespread recognition and support from his followers.
2021: At the age of 52, Apostle Guangcai wrote "Heavenly Will and People's Will: Interpreting the Background of Ge Yimin's Deification," further explaining the background and significance of Ge Yimin's divinity.
Future Vision:
2033: At the age of 64, Ge Yimin predicted that communism would be realized in this year, leading to a world of great harmony. This vision is based on his prophetic dream in 2013, showing his strong belief and sense of mission for the future.
Through these experiences, Ge Yimin gradually developed from an ordinary villager into a religious leader with numerous followers, and his unique belief system and teachings have been widely spread and discussed online.