1 John 4:20-21 (NIV)
“Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar ... Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.”
This page documents the true story of a man who professed to "love his brothers," yet whose conduct was classified by a U.S. police department as Fourth-Degree Assault and who was later subject to a court-issued 13-day restraining order.
To help readers better understand the nature of bullying and the importance of truth and accountability in bearing witness to the Gospel, the following documents will be included in my forthcoming fact-based memoir, The Truth Behind Pastor Ray Yang and the July 20, 2025 Fourth-Degree Assault Case.
《约翰一書》4章20-21節:"人若说‘我爱神’，卻恨他的弟兄，就是說謊話的 。不愛他所看見的弟兄，就不能愛沒有看見的神。”
本頁記錄了一位自稱「愛弟兄」者的真人真事；其行為曾被美國警方列為四級襲擊，後來又受到法院簽發的13 天限制令 約束。為幫助讀者更深入了解霸凌的本質，並透過真相與問責見證福音的價值，以下文件將收錄於本人正在撰寫中的、基於事實的回憶錄《2025年7月20日楊睿傳道四級襲擊案真相》中。
“Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar ... Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.”
This page documents the true story of a man who professed to "love his brothers," yet whose conduct was classified by a U.S. police department as Fourth-Degree Assault and who was later subject to a court-issued 13-day restraining order.
To help readers better understand the nature of bullying and the importance of truth and accountability in bearing witness to the Gospel, the following documents will be included in my forthcoming fact-based memoir, The Truth Behind Pastor Ray Yang and the July 20, 2025 Fourth-Degree Assault Case.
《约翰一書》4章20-21節:"人若说‘我爱神’，卻恨他的弟兄，就是說謊話的 。不愛他所看見的弟兄，就不能愛沒有看見的神。”
本頁記錄了一位自稱「愛弟兄」者的真人真事；其行為曾被美國警方列為四級襲擊，後來又受到法院簽發的13 天限制令 約束。為幫助讀者更深入了解霸凌的本質，並透過真相與問責見證福音的價值，以下文件將收錄於本人正在撰寫中的、基於事實的回憶錄《2025年7月20日楊睿傳道四級襲擊案真相》中。
Ray Yang's conduct on 07/20/2025 — the police documented as Fourth Degree Assault on 08/19/2025
警方8/19/2025報告將楊睿7/20/2025的動手事件列為「四級襲擊」
警方8/19/2025報告將楊睿7/20/2025的動手事件列為「四級襲擊」
（Above）Judge wrote on 1/9/2026: "Rui (Ray) Yang is not restrained from 1000 feet of petitioner or location listed in original order (parsonage), 2417 NE 27th St. That distance is reduced to 10 feet. The petitioner, not location." (Case 25-2-38791-7-KNT, Charlie Cheng vs Rui Yang)
上面是2026年1月9日法官寫的命令：“”對於原保護令所規定的「距離申請人或原命令所列地點（教會宿舍／牧師住宅，2417 NE 27th St.）1000 英尺」的限制，不再適用於楊睿（Ray Yang）。該距離限制改為 10 英尺，而且這 10 英尺僅適用於申請人本人，不適用於該地點。” （華盛頓州法院案件號 25-2-38791-7-KNT。）
上面是2026年1月9日法官寫的命令：“”對於原保護令所規定的「距離申請人或原命令所列地點（教會宿舍／牧師住宅，2417 NE 27th St.）1000 英尺」的限制，不再適用於楊睿（Ray Yang）。該距離限制改為 10 英尺，而且這 10 英尺僅適用於申請人本人，不適用於該地點。” （華盛頓州法院案件號 25-2-38791-7-KNT。）
Ephesians 5:11 (NIV):
"Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them."
Let us walk in the light, build one another up, and live out the love truth of Christ.
《以弗所書》5章11節：
“那暗昧無益的事，不要與人同行，倒要責備行這事的人。”
讓我們行在光明中，彼此造就，活出基督的愛的真理。
"Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them."
Let us walk in the light, build one another up, and live out the love truth of Christ.
《以弗所書》5章11節：
“那暗昧無益的事，不要與人同行，倒要責備行這事的人。”
讓我們行在光明中，彼此造就，活出基督的愛的真理。
- Q1 -
Q1: In Chinese, "傳道" (Preacher) and "牧師" (Pastor) are different titles. Why do you sometimes refer to Rui Yang as a "傳道" and sometimes as a "牧師," while in English you usually call him "Pastor" rather than "Preacher"? 中文的“傳道”和“牧師”是不同內容。為什麼你用中文介紹楊睿職稱時，有時用”傳道“，而有時用“牧師”？但是用英文介紹時接大多數用Pastor？而不是Preacher?
A1: Rui Yang graduated from a U.S. seminary around May 2024 and was officially hired by a Chinese church in September of that year as a Chuán-dào (傳道), not as a Pastor （牧師）. Because I did not understand why he introduced himself as a Chuán-dào (傳道) on the church’s Chinese-language website, while describing his title as Pastor on its English-language website (see the screenshot above), I had no choice but to use the two titles interchangeably.After you asked me about this, I consulted Perplexity.ai. Its response was as follows:
"-Chuándào (傳道): In many Christian denominations, this title refers to a ministry worker who has not yet been ordained or whose primary responsibilities are evangelism and preaching. Common English equivalents include Preacher, Evangelist, or, depending on the church's organizational structure, the more neutral titles Minister, Ministry Worker, or Assistant Pastor.
- Pastor (牧師): This title generally refers to an ordained minister who bears the full responsibilities of pastoral leadership and shepherding a congregation. Common English titles include Pastor, and in more formal contexts, Minister or Reverend."
楊睿是2024年5月左右從美國神學院畢業後，於當年9月正式被某華人教會聘為“傳道”，而非“牧師”。我因為不知道為何他在該教會的中文網介紹自己是“傳道”、而在英文網稱自己的職稱是“牧師”（見上面截圖），所以只好交替使用。 在你我問我之後，我問了Perplecity.ai 。得到的答復是："「傳道」：在許多宗派裡是尚未按立，或以傳福音、講道為主的同工，常見英文對應是 Preacher、Evangelist，或更中性地寫成 Minister / Worker / Assistant Pastor 視教會實際安排而定。 「牧師」：通常指已受按立、有完整牧會職責的教牧，同工英文常用 Pastor，有時也會用 Minister、Reverend 等作正式頭銜。
"-Chuándào (傳道): In many Christian denominations, this title refers to a ministry worker who has not yet been ordained or whose primary responsibilities are evangelism and preaching. Common English equivalents include Preacher, Evangelist, or, depending on the church's organizational structure, the more neutral titles Minister, Ministry Worker, or Assistant Pastor.
- Pastor (牧師): This title generally refers to an ordained minister who bears the full responsibilities of pastoral leadership and shepherding a congregation. Common English titles include Pastor, and in more formal contexts, Minister or Reverend."
楊睿是2024年5月左右從美國神學院畢業後，於當年9月正式被某華人教會聘為“傳道”，而非“牧師”。我因為不知道為何他在該教會的中文網介紹自己是“傳道”、而在英文網稱自己的職稱是“牧師”（見上面截圖），所以只好交替使用。 在你我問我之後，我問了Perplecity.ai 。得到的答復是："「傳道」：在許多宗派裡是尚未按立，或以傳福音、講道為主的同工，常見英文對應是 Preacher、Evangelist，或更中性地寫成 Minister / Worker / Assistant Pastor 視教會實際安排而定。 「牧師」：通常指已受按立、有完整牧會職責的教牧，同工英文常用 Pastor，有時也會用 Minister、Reverend 等作正式頭銜。
- Q2-
Q2: Does your book, My Withdrawal from ECC-SKC: Due to Harm Caused by Pastor Rui Yang (first printed on February 7, 2026), mentioned above provide irrefutable evidence proving this fact? 在上面你這本2026年7月2日首次印刷的《我退出了 xxxx 因為受到了楊睿傳道的傷害》有沒有提供無可辯駁的證據來證明這個事實?
A2：I have provided below a copy of the Chinese email that I personally wrote on July 20, 2025 to Ray (Rui) Yang and Elder Yao-Nan. This email was written immediately after the incident on the same day and constitutes a contemporaneous, firsthand record of the events. As such, it is an important piece of documentary evidence regarding my withdrawal from Pastor Ray Yang's church.In this email, I clearly stated the reason for my withdrawal:
"Because he publicly disclosed the contents of my private email and showed disrespect toward an elderly person with a disability, I have no choice but to announce that, effective immediately, I am withdrawing from this church. (However, I will continue to attend as a member of the community to listen to God's Word.”
我提供了下面一份我本人於2025年7月20日寫給楊睿（Ray）傳道及耀南的中文電子郵件副本。這封電子郵件是在事件發生當天即時撰寫的第一手記錄，詳細記載了我退出楊睿傳道教會的原因：“鑒於他將私人電郵當眾說事，以及對年長殘疾者的不尊重，鄭不得不宣佈：從即日起，查理退出該教會 （但，仍會一社區一員，來此聆聽神的話語）”
A2：I have provided below a copy of the Chinese email that I personally wrote on July 20, 2025 to Ray (Rui) Yang and Elder Yao-Nan. This email was written immediately after the incident on the same day and constitutes a contemporaneous, firsthand record of the events. As such, it is an important piece of documentary evidence regarding my withdrawal from Pastor Ray Yang's church.In this email, I clearly stated the reason for my withdrawal:
"Because he publicly disclosed the contents of my private email and showed disrespect toward an elderly person with a disability, I have no choice but to announce that, effective immediately, I am withdrawing from this church. (However, I will continue to attend as a member of the community to listen to God's Word.”
我提供了下面一份我本人於2025年7月20日寫給楊睿（Ray）傳道及耀南的中文電子郵件副本。這封電子郵件是在事件發生當天即時撰寫的第一手記錄，詳細記載了我退出楊睿傳道教會的原因：“鑒於他將私人電郵當眾說事，以及對年長殘疾者的不尊重，鄭不得不宣佈：從即日起，查理退出該教會 （但，仍會一社區一員，來此聆聽神的話語）”
(Below is the translation by ChatGPT 下面是ChatGPT的內容）
Statement of Charlie Cheng's Withdrawal from Church MembershipDear Elder [Name],
After today's worship service, a 41-year-old preacher, who was about a head taller than I am, suddenly blocked me in the public breezeway. He forcefully grabbed my shoulder with his right hand and pushed downward (I was left unable to support myself and nearly fell), while loudly demanding:
"What did you mean by the email you sent?!"
Note: He was referring to the email titled "Preacher Ray Yang Corrected the Elder Board's June 23, 2024 Mistake" and today's (July 20, 2025) email titled "Elder Tsang's Two Orders of May 4, 2025."
Because my private emails were publicly used as a pretext for this incident, and because of the disrespect shown toward an elderly person with disabilities, I have no choice but to announce:
Effective immediately, I withdraw my membership from this church (while I will continue to attend as a member of the community to hear God's Word).
During the past eight years, I sincerely thank God for allowing me to grow spiritually here. I also sincerely thank Pastor Samuel Yang, Elder [Name], and all the deacons for showing love and care toward me, a disabled senior with multiple illnesses.
Thank you for Pastor Rui Yang's "testimony."
In the Lord,
Charlie Cheng (鄭志愚)
July 20, 2025
Statement of Charlie Cheng's Withdrawal from Church MembershipDear Elder [Name],
After today's worship service, a 41-year-old preacher, who was about a head taller than I am, suddenly blocked me in the public breezeway. He forcefully grabbed my shoulder with his right hand and pushed downward (I was left unable to support myself and nearly fell), while loudly demanding:
"What did you mean by the email you sent?!"
Note: He was referring to the email titled "Preacher Ray Yang Corrected the Elder Board's June 23, 2024 Mistake" and today's (July 20, 2025) email titled "Elder Tsang's Two Orders of May 4, 2025."
Because my private emails were publicly used as a pretext for this incident, and because of the disrespect shown toward an elderly person with disabilities, I have no choice but to announce:
Effective immediately, I withdraw my membership from this church (while I will continue to attend as a member of the community to hear God's Word).
During the past eight years, I sincerely thank God for allowing me to grow spiritually here. I also sincerely thank Pastor Samuel Yang, Elder [Name], and all the deacons for showing love and care toward me, a disabled senior with multiple illnesses.
Thank you for Pastor Rui Yang's "testimony."
In the Lord,
Charlie Cheng (鄭志愚)
July 20, 2025
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Q3：Did you tell Ray Yang about the medical treatment you received after he harmed you on July 20, 2025? 你有沒有告訴楊睿，關於你在 2025 年 7 月 20 日受到他傷害後的治療情況？
A3: The email below, dated November 2, 2025, shows that I informed Pastor Ray (Rui) Yang and the Elder Board about the medical treatment I had received following the harm he caused me on July 20, 2025. 下面的電子郵件是2025年11月2日，我向楊睿傳道及長老團說明了我在2025年7月20日受到他傷害後所接受的治療情況。
A3: The email below, dated November 2, 2025, shows that I informed Pastor Ray (Rui) Yang and the Elder Board about the medical treatment I had received following the harm he caused me on July 20, 2025. 下面的電子郵件是2025年11月2日，我向楊睿傳道及長老團說明了我在2025年7月20日受到他傷害後所接受的治療情況。
（以下是用ChatGPT翻譯的上面這封英文信）
楊睿為何於 2025 年 7 月 20 日傷害一位弱勢長者？
敬愛的楊睿（Ray Yang）傳道：
有一個好消息：經過三個月的物理治療後，我因你於 2025 年 7 月 20 日 對我施襲而受傷的左肩及右膝，功能正逐漸恢復。（當時受傷導致右膝積液，積液已被抽出，並接受了類固醇注射以減輕疼痛。）然而，我至今仍不明白：
如果你承認自己的行為違反了聖經原則，則無須書面回覆。
—— Charlie Cheng（鄭志愚）
2025 年 11 月 2 日
副本：長老團全體成員
楊睿為何於 2025 年 7 月 20 日傷害一位弱勢長者？
敬愛的楊睿（Ray Yang）傳道：
有一個好消息：經過三個月的物理治療後，我因你於 2025 年 7 月 20 日 對我施襲而受傷的左肩及右膝，功能正逐漸恢復。（當時受傷導致右膝積液，積液已被抽出，並接受了類固醇注射以減輕疼痛。）然而，我至今仍不明白：
- 自 2024 年 10 月 30 日起，當我在我家中指出你反對長老團 2024 年 6 月 23 日決議的做法，損害了教會合一時，為何你一直拒絕回答我的問題？
- 為何你於 2025 年 7 月 18 日、9 月 21 日、10 月 1 日及 10 月 11 日，一再將我只寄給你、並要求你回覆的私人信件轉寄給 June（其內容與她無關），令她承受精神壓力？
- 為何你於 2025 年 1 月 5 日，反對我們提出與第五組面對面會談、以解決問題的建議？
- 為何你一直沒有回應我於 2025 年 3 月 7 日提出的請求——希望在我家中安排與前第五組組長張先生及張太太會面，以化解彼此之間的衝突？
- 在收到我因你 2025 年 7 月 20 日襲擊而寫的退會聲明後，明知我仍會繼續到 （教會名稱） 聆聽神的話語，為何你仍於 2025 年 7 月 21 日 立即向各小組發出一份與事實不符的中文「禁令通知」？
- 為何你又於 2025 年 8 月 3 日聖餐聚會後，再次公開宣布那項缺乏事實依據的 2025 年 7 月 21 日決定？
- 為何你於 2025 年 7 月 20 日 對我這位弱勢長者使用暴力？
如果你承認自己的行為違反了聖經原則，則無須書面回覆。
—— Charlie Cheng（鄭志愚）
2025 年 11 月 2 日
副本：長老團全體成員
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Q4: Romans 12:15 teaches Christians to "Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep." After you withdrew from Pastor Ray Yang's church on July 20, 2025, stating that you had been injured during an incident involving Pastor Ray Yang. Did he ever express concern for your condition or offer you an apology? 《羅馬書》12:15 教導基督徒：「與喜樂的人要同樂；與哀哭的人要同哭。」2025 年 7 月 20 日，當你因在涉及楊睿傳道的事件中受傷而退出他的教會後，楊睿是否曾向你表達關心你的傷勢或身體狀況，或向你表示歉意？
A4: Never! 從來沒有！
A4: Never! 從來沒有！
The subject line of my July 17, 2025 email was: "Ray Yang Corrected the Elders' June 23, 2024 Mistake." It has four main points.
1. A Timeline of the Group Five EventsThe email summarized the history of Group Five in chronological order, including:
2. Supporting My Statements with Contemporary Documents Rather than relying solely on memory, I attached two contemporaneous documents:
These documents were cited to support the factual background presented in my email.
3. Requesting ExplanationsThe email raised several unanswered questions, including:
4. Inviting CorrectionsThe email concluded with the following request:
Please confirm whether the above facts are accurate.
If any statement is incorrect, please identify it in writing by July 31, 2025.
If the facts are accurate, no response is necessary.
This is significant because it shows that I invited the recipients to correct any factual errors. Rather than claiming that my account was unquestionably correct, I expressly gave them an opportunity to identify any inaccuracies in writing, making the email a documented attempt to resolve factual disputes objectively.
1. A Timeline of the Group Five EventsThe email summarized the history of Group Five in chronological order, including:
- June 23, 2024: The elders dissolved Group Five, citing the "lack of a suitable group leader".
- October 20, 2024: Ray Yang described the Board Elders' dissolution of Group Five as "painful news" and "a breach" in the church, and expressed his desire to restore the group.
- Group Five was later restored, but Innocent me and June were not allowed to rejoin.
- I reminded Ray Yang that I had asked on January 6, 2025, why we were excluded from Group Five, yet I had never received an answer.
2. Supporting My Statements with Contemporary Documents Rather than relying solely on memory, I attached two contemporaneous documents:
- the elders' June 23, 2024 announcement dissolving Group Five (the left image); and
- Ray Yang's October 20, 2024 email (the right image).
These documents were cited to support the factual background presented in my email.
3. Requesting ExplanationsThe email raised several unanswered questions, including:
- Why was Group Five restored, yet innocent June and I were still excluded?
- Why was I instructed to apologize, but never given the opportunity to meet and discuss the matter?
- Why was the request for a meeting later replaced with a demand that I submit a written confession?
4. Inviting CorrectionsThe email concluded with the following request:
Please confirm whether the above facts are accurate.
If any statement is incorrect, please identify it in writing by July 31, 2025.
If the facts are accurate, no response is necessary.
This is significant because it shows that I invited the recipients to correct any factual errors. Rather than claiming that my account was unquestionably correct, I expressly gave them an opportunity to identify any inaccuracies in writing, making the email a documented attempt to resolve factual disputes objectively.
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