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IIFWP CONVOCATION 2002 GovernanceGovernance andand thethe RoleRole ofof ReligionReligion inin PeacePeace andand SecuritySecurity GRAEME CARMICHAEL by Gordon L. Anderson, Ph.D. t had been a year since the ter- rorist attack in New York that brought down the World Trade towers. I had landed on Sep- tember 20, 2002 at LaGuardia Iairport and as my cab took me across the Queensboro Bridge I could see the United Nations where US Presi- dent Bush had made his case for enforcing sanctions against Iraq the previous week. Clearly the world had changed since September 11, 2001 and religion, or at least the rhetoric of religion, had become prominent in discussions of global peace and secu- rity. Religion has no geographical bound- aries like the nation-states that make up the United Nations. After World War II, the United Nations had been established with a Security Council made up of great powers with a man- date to keep nations from fighting one another. September 11, 2001 drove home the point that in our global age wars do not have to be fought by nations. Groups of people marginal- ized by the system of nation-states that is entrusted with global peace and security could find other ways to see IIFWP on page 5 National Ministers’ Workshop in Maryland by Rev. Mary Anglin ington DC. These ministers came with The ministers are always so kind to far; so we’ll have to listen.” But this various levels of heart, curiosity, desire members, but sometimes among each comment was said in fun, though per- ho is Rev. Sun Myung to learn, sometimes a “knowing” or other they share their fears. During haps thinly hiding a little of the old Moon? This is the ques- push from the spiritual world. Many such a long bus ride, some of them fears. tion that 140 min- ministers we hoped would were joking that even if they At Hoon Dok Hae on the first isters gathered come could not cross got negative or upset full day, Monday, Father’s together to that bridge; and they couldn’t run speech from the Madison haveW answered. To discover some who came away ? they’d Square Garden of the Sep- who is this man, what surprised us, surely get lost in tember 18, 1974 rally was prompts and motivates him we didn’t real- the wilderness. read. This is such a pow- to keep going like a freight ize they were “Ah, so that’s erful and clear message. train at the age of 82. Why yet at the level why they’re squir- There were many positive have the Family Federation of desiring more. reling us away so see MINISTERS on page 11 members continued loving serving, sacrificing through so many times & trials. Many ministers don’t want to know why, are perhaps afraid of the answer. But 140 brave ministers decided to come together to discover what makes this movement tick. Gathered together at beau- tiful Ocean City, Maryland, a beautiful resort town on the Atlantic Ocean more than a 3-hour drive from Wash- Unification News IIFWP CONVOCATION 2002 FOUNDER’S ADDRESS

by Rev. Sun Myung Moon This is the Founder’s Address given GOVERNANCE AND THE ROLE OF at the IIFWP conference on September 21, 2002, in NYC . n addition to the IIFWP Convoca- TOWARD AN INTERRELIGIOUS tion, another reason for your gath- ering here today, with your hearts GRAEME CARMICHAEL yearning for world peace, is to com- memorate the International Day of IPeace. On this profoundly significant occasion, as the Founder of the Interre- ligious and International Federation for World Peace, I would like to convey a message regarding God’s original ideal. The title is, “God’s Fatherland and the One World.” God has spoken of “His Kingdom and His righteousness,” but people living on the earth today have not been able to find it. It is important to know that humanity today, just as it has for many thousands of years of human history, fervently desires the establishment of God’s Kingdom and His righteousness. How is it, then, that the Kingdom and the righteousness that we have fervent- ly desired remain unfulfilled goals? The reason is that human beings committed the fall. As a result of the human fall, God and humanity, who originally could have formed the center of His Kingdom and His righteousness, found themselves in circumstances that prevented their forming a relationship with each other. Human beings did not know much about cannot accomplish His will for human the possibility to register as a citizen. enly Kingdom and long to see it. our Father, the center of His Kingdom restoration without cooperation from a For this reason, we must accomplish the We must travel the path that we truly or His righteousness. Hence, God has nation. There must be a true state that establishment of God’s Kingdom in the want to travel, and we must build the labored throughout the course of histo- is centered on true religion. Hence, in present world. We must construct the nation in which we want to live for all ry to enlighten these ignorant people and the fullness of time, God established a heavenly kingdom on the earth. We must eternity. If we possess riches, they must to teach us about Himself. In this con- particular nation and religion, the cho- live on the earth as citizens of this nation. be only those that are guaranteed to text, establishing His Kingdom and His sen people of Israel and Judaism. In that nation we lead our own families belong to the cosmos at the same time righteousness remains our fervent desire What is the character of the nation and kin, and inherit the lineage of the that they belong to us, and to belong to and goal. that fulfills our fervent desire for the true and good parents who love their the past and future at the same time There exist many nations in today’s Kingdom of God? It is not like the nations country and their nation as victorious that they belong to the present. We must world. Yet, not even one can truly receive in which you now are living. Someday, sons and daughters. Only in that way also possess the authority and knowl- love from God. For this reason, God wants we will have to leave these nations. will we enter the Kingdom of Heaven in edge such that when we weep, heaven to negate this fallen world and recreate We do not yet have God’s Kingdom. the spiritual world. This is God’s Prin- and earth will weep with us, and when His new Kingdom. God has conducted A person without a nation does not have ciple. we are joyful, heaven and earth can share His providence to establish a nation. God a permanent domicile, a nationality, or Only when there is a nation will we our joy. This is the highest desire and be able to bequeath a tradition that cherished hope that fallen humanity remains with our descendants into eter- must establish in the present age. nity. Only when there is a nation will the Everyone should be able to live in his C ALENDAR blood and sweat we shed live on. Only or her own nation. This is an absolute when there is a nation will men and right and requirement bestowed on human NOVEMBER 2002 women build a monument praising Heav- beings. Everyone without exception must 5 True Children’s Day (10/1/60) en for God’s work on this earth, and only live a life filled with a cherished desire 8 Shin Sun Nim’s Birthday (10/4/90) then will every trace of glory remain. If for God’s Kingdom and His righteous- there is no nation, it all will have been ness. This means that we must paint a 9 Hong Soon Ae Dae Mo Nim’s Ascension (1989) for nothing. This is why we must under- picture of the ideal world with our thoughts, 10 Shin Hoon Nim’s Birthday (10/6/94) stand that the establishment of God’s and in our daily life follow the path of 11 Yun Ah Nim’s Birthday (10/7/78) Kingdom is our most important task. living for the sake of His Kingdom and 18 Shin Ha Nim’s Birthday (10/14/98) We must live with the constant con- His righteousness. Shin Chool Nim’s Birthday (10/14/99) viction that “Our family is protecting the Do you have such a nation? Because nation that is qualified to receive the love you do not, you must now establish such 22 Jin Whi Nim’s Birthday (10/18/63) of the True Parents. So I must be a fil- a nation. What kind of nation did I say Shin Young Nim’s Birthday (10/18/86) ial child of the True Parents and fulfill this would be? It will be a nation of ideals, 23 Tiempos Del Mundo Established (1996) the way of the patriot for the nation.” It a nation of unity. It will be a nation that 27 Heung Jin Nim’s Birthday (10/23/66) means that we must receive the love of all people can enter. In the work to estab- God and True Parents. We cannot receive lish this nation, no one is excluded. The 28 Hye Shin Nim’s Birthday (1963) God’s love unless we have a nation. This family, clan, nation, and world all will 29 3.6 Million Couples’ & 36 Million Couples’ Blessing (1997) is because only after we have been vic- cooperate. This is how each individual DECEMBER 2002 torious over Satan’s rule over the nation can become unified internally, and can can God’s Kingdom be established. establish unity within families, clans, 1 Declaration of the Opening of the Gate for the Blessing of the societies, nations, and the world. God’s Kingdom Spiritual World (1997) God must accomplish the purpose of 4 Opening of Columbia Road Church (1977) We cherish God’s Kingdom. Why is His providence on the earth without fail. this? It is because it is the place where What, then, will be the result? It will be 7 Supra-denominational Christian Association Established (1966) there is love. It is the place where we can that God will be able to save all people 9 Yeon Ah Nim’s 24nd Birthday (lunar) find a love that is not transitory but lives and exercise His dominion over the world. 14 Shin Pyung Nim’s Birthday (11/11/96) eternally, transcending time. Also, it is The purpose of the providence cannot 18 Summit Council for World Peace Inaugurated (1981) the place where we can be lifted up, and be anything other than the hope for this 22 35 Previously Married Couples’ Blessing (1976) where our value is recognized to the to come to pass. fullest extent. It is the place where we If you are unable to complete the task 24 Yun Ah Nim’s 29th Birthday (lunar) can be happy eternally. These are the of restoring a nation on the earth, then 26 Un Jin Nim’s Birthday (11/23/67) © 2000 COURTESY OF KATHERYN COMAN reasons that people yearn for the Heav- in the spirit world you will not possess Unification News IIFWP CONVOCATION 2002 FOUNDER’S ADDRESS

ion over all families, societies, RELIGION IN PEACE AND SECURITY: and the world. As a result of Adam’s fall, however, the histo- ry that began in oneness was broken into innumerable pieces. COUNCIL AT THE UNITED NATIONS The history of salvation has been a process of arranging and con- the value of a person of the Kingdom of nation. We must repent that we have not over every nation, over every family, and necting all the pieces. Heaven. You must take with you to the acquired this unique and unchanging over every individual. Because of the Since Adam was the ancestor of all next life the achievement and qualifica- kingship. human fall, however, all individuals, fam- human beings, losing Adam as a single tion of having been ruled under God’s In attempting to establish such a king- ilies, clans, societies, nations, and the individual was the same as losing the dominion on earth. This is the original ship, nation, and territory, human beings world now stand in opposition to God. entire whole. So God needs to call and standard of God’s creation. have established numerous kingdoms. This is the history and world brought establish Adam again. The person who I envy nothing of this world. I have no We know that during this process, many about by the fall. is established must be someone who is interest in the things of this world. My people have died, many common people If we leave the world as it is, the world able to forsake and forget his clan and lifelong cherished desire has been this: were sacrificed, many countries were of eternal love expressing God’s ideal of nation and live exclusively for God’s will. “Shouldn’t I be able to die in a nation destroyed, and royal authority changed creation will not come about. But because Let us examine this in the context of where God can protect me? If I do not hands many times. Among the people God, as the Absolute Being, cannot estab- the origin of the history of Christianity. bring this about during my lifetime, then who were sacrificed, there can be no lish His original authority unless He Jesus, because of Israel’s disbelief and will not mine have been a miserable life? doubt that those on Heaven’s side, the accomplishes His original will, He has persecution, was forced into a life of wan- I must establish this nation before I die sorrowful souls who were sacrificed for used His position as the standard to dering. He was unable to fulfill the hope and live there, even if only for a single this purpose, still long for the estab- bring the world of evil under control and that speaks both to the spirit and the day.” lishment of such a Kingdom and such a lead it to become the world of His origi- flesh. But the Messiah comes with the For the sake of that single day, I am world. nal ideal. This has been God’s providence mission to break down all barriers in willing to offer the sacrifices made over with respect to the fallen world. heaven and earth and bring about a sin- God’s Providence to Establish His thousands of days. You might rest, because There are many nations on the earth gle unified whole. God wills absolutely Kingdom you do not understand these things, but today that belong to the fallen sover- that we establish the principled state I keep going. Even if you cannot do it, I We have come to know that after the eignty, but there is not even one that is required by heavenly law, and that states still must do it, even if it requires mobi- human fall, Satan, not God, exercised aligned with God’s fervent desire. In order structured by principles of the fallen lizing people from other countries. If one dominion over history. God, however, to establish a nation through which He world pass away. God’s fervent hope in nation cannot do it, I must work through was originally supposed to be the mas- can accomplish His will, God has been Adam was not confined to Adam as an other countries to carry out an indirect ter of this world. If clans and states working throughout history to guide peo- individual, but extended to bringing about strategy. formed by families of God’s direct chil- ple without their awareness. God creat- a family, clan, society and nation from What is the purpose of our faith? It dren had built the world, and if they had ed Adam and raised him toward perfec- Adam. is that we become citizens of God’s King- maintained the relationship of love with tion with the desire to have one being When the Messiah’s efforts to build a dom. If we are not citizens of His King- God, then God would have been able to through whom He could exercise domin- true nation were shattered, Israel suf- dom, we are not free to exercise His dominion over the world, see FOUNDER on page 4 relate with pride to all people and the creation. We are not free to receive their love. A person with- SOCCER VICTORY IN KOREA out a nation is always vulnerable. He stands in a pitiful position. He lodge Cheonma from their leading spot when the latter rose to the may suffer unjustly for challenge of the occasion by crushing the Streelyard squad 4-1 any number of reasons. to gain the winning match points. This is why we need to The Cheonma player’s’ triumph was rendered all the more know where to find the remarkable by the fact that theirs was the sole lineup in the League nation of God’s desire; not having any members of the magnificent South Korean World that is, the nation that Cup team which had made it all the way through to the semifi- will serve as God’s nals last June. Their victory was clearly due to excellent team- foothold in the world. work which was also reflected in the goal scoring not by a single This is the essential “superstar” but rather through the combined skills of Brazilian issue. marksman Ricardo Ireneu (two goals, one in each half), Yugoslav- Ultimately, we should born Sasa Drakulic (off a cross from Ireneu) and Kim Sang-shik, be able to shed blood and sweat for the sake eongnam Ilhwa Cheonma is the soccer team created by of the people of this True Father in Korea. They confirmed their status as nation, for the sake of Korea’s top football club team when they clinched their building the eternal heav- fifth K-League title thereby repeating their success of enly kingdom, and for the previous year. Paying away against the Phhang Steel- the sake of building a Sers, the defending champions absolutely needed a win to retain prosperous society about their title by staying out of the reach of the second-placed Ulsan which our descendants Tigers who were facing the Busan I’cons on home ground further will sing praise through down the east cast. all eternity. The Tigers showed true grit and determination by coming back Without a doubt, the twice from behind to defeat their feisty opponents, eventually wrap- children of God’s direct ping up the match with a score of 4-2 through a second-half hat lineage will exercise king- trick by veteran striker Yoo Sang-chul, who had also made the ly authority in this first equalizer in the twenty-fifth minute of the game. Yoo’s per- nation, based on their sonal monumental achievement was however insufficient to dis- mandate from Heaven outplaying a side that boasted of South Korea’s World Cup cap- that carry God’s full tain Hong Myung-bo and goalkeeper Kim Byung-ji. authority. This Kingdom Having also won the 2002 Adidas Cup, Seongnam now face will recognize democra- the professional FA Cup with a prize of a hundred million won cy and communism as and a berth in the Asian Super League in the balance. failed systems. Once The match was watched closely by True Parents live on inter- formed, this Kingdom net broadcasting at East Garden with over 200 members. Despite will endure forever. the time difference, True Parents watched the live internet broad- When you consider casting of the game followed by Pledge service and HDH through this, aren’t you distressed the whole night to next morning 7:30 a.m. with great interest at about not being citizens East Garden from where they have been directing the Providence of this Kingdom? I believe in America. we should be lamenting Note on the name; “Seongnam Ilhwa Cheonma” “Cheonma” is the fact that we are not literally translated as “Heavenly Horse” (flying horse or Pegasus). able to live in such a “Ilhwa” are the team sponsors. ❖ Unification News IIFWP CONVOCATION 2002 God’s fervent desire to establish His and the Israelites became a people with- Kingdom and eagerly awaits the coming FOUNDER Kingdom and His righteousness cannot out a nation, forced to wander the world Lord in order to establish the lost sub- from page 3 be accomplished apart from human as an object of the satanic world’s deri- stantial nation on the basis of Chris- beings and the creation. In fact, it is only sion. This is why we cannot find a nation tianity’s spiritual foundation. This is the fered enormously. So the Lord who comes through human beings that it can be that is truly Christian in spirit and flesh. expectation of the Second Coming. again is responsible to perfect Adam and accomplished. God desires to be har- So the Lord who comes again must restore Even Jesus is waiting in Paradise. We fulfill the mission of the Messiah. This monized with the creation through true the 4,000-year providence by which God need to know that he has not yet gone person is responsible to perfect the fam- human beings. That is why God sent created the nation of Israel, and restore before Heaven’s throne. Jesus needed ily, clan, society, nation, and world root- Jesus to this earth as a substantial being all that was lost through the disbelief of to establish national sovereignty before ed in Adam. who could represent the Lord before fall- the Israelites that resulted from their God, rule over a nation, and build a God sent His beloved sons and daugh- en humanity and bring forth Heaven’s ignorance. nation that would possess the authori- ters to the earth to push history forward, lineage. Jesus was the first person who Jesus came to establish a nation, one ty to go directly from earth to Heaven. toward establishing the nation that is had the purpose of accomplishing God’s nation. He was not able to establish this Because he was not able to build such absolutely one. But at the present moment fervent historical desire on earth. nation both in spirit and flesh; he estab- a nation, Jesus cannot stand before God. there is no prepared foundation on which Jesus was God’s son, the first estab- lished it only in spirit. That is why Chris- So Paradise became the “waiting room” the one nation can be restored. Because lished in this position after 4,000 years tianity today does not have a substan- on the way to Heaven. Heaven is a place of repeated failures, God has sent heav- of preparation. He was the son of God tial nation on the earth. This means that where no one can enter alone. If the fall enly persons to the earth to carry out, living on the earth in the midst of a nation God cannot turn to any nation or any had not occurred, we would have gone push forward, and accomplish this task. centering on Judaism with the seed of people on earth and say, “My beloved to Heaven as blessed families, centering This has been the history of the provi- the family of Joseph. The satanic side nation, my beloved people.” This tells us on Adam and Eve. We must go there dence of restoration. already had established nations and was that the foundation for God’s Kingdom along with our sons and daughters. We must be grate- In order to restore ful, even if God sacri- this through indem- fices us as individuals. nity, God has been Even if He sacrifices fighting for 2,000 our families, clans, soci- years to build a foun- eties and nations, we IIFWP Special dation that can con- must be grateful. Only nect to the world. when such a true indi- Where there is no vidual and a true nation national standard, are created can order Delegation to the though, who will be brought to the world. inherit the founda- If God’s Kingdom can- tion of the nation? not be built on the foun- To find such spiri- dation of sacrifices made Capitol, Washington, tual people and make by an individual, then the necessary prepa- the sacrifice must rations, God is work- extend past the indi- 9/19/2002 ing through a new vidual to the family, religious movement clan, and society. centering on Chris- As He carried out tianity. the providence to estab- As humanity lish His Kingdom, even enters the third mil- God has been governed lennium, it is receiv- by this principle. Thus, ing heavenly fortune His strategy is that, if anew. I hope that all an individual were to religious people will appear who could live join their hearts for the sake of the King- together and follow dom, then the family through on my pro- that inherited this per- posal to establish a son’s individual tradi- council within the tion would make the United Nations com- next sacrifice for the posed of represen- sake of the Kingdom, tatives from various and then a clan and a religions, parallel with people would inherit the General Assem- the tradition of this fam- bly. If there is one ily and sacrifice them- lofty task that the selves for the sake of United Nations can the Kingdom. This is perform for the sake how God has carried of humankind, it out the providence to would be to con- establish His Kingdom. attacking the side of Heaven, so Heav- has not yet been built on this earth. If tribute to humanity’s spiritual recovery For what purpose were we born on en’s side also needed a nation standing at the time of Jesus, the nation of Israel on the foundation of God’s true love. this earth? We were born to love God’s on a complete foundation. That is why had become one centering on Jesus, For this purpose, I have chosen lead- Kingdom. Also, God’s love for that King- God labored for 4,000 years to form that then that nation would have been God’s ers of good conscience from not only the dom has motivated Him in carrying out single nation. The fruit of God’s labor Kingdom centering on His son, Jesus, religious field but also from government, His providence. was to have come about by the people and God would have restored the world philosophy, business, culture and other Jesus and God’s Kingdom of Israel accepting Jesus and forming a centering on that nation. As a result of fields, and provided true love education worldwide foundation. This was to have Jesus’ death, that is, as a result of the that teaches “the life lived for the sake Citizens of a nation that has no sov- led to the establishment of a world cen- loss of the substantial body, the foun- of others.” On this foundation, I have ereignty are in a pitiful situation. This tered completely on God and Jesus on dation to connect spirit and flesh on the already appointed tens of thousands of concerned Jesus, and so he told us: earth. Because Jesus died premature- earth could bear fruit only spiritually. Ambassadors for Peace. All around the “Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ly, however, this world was established Until now Christians have been like world, they carry the banner of the Inter- `What shall we eat?’ or `What shall we only spiritually. a people without a country, so they have religious and International Federation drink?’ or `What shall we wear?’ For the Centering on his three-year public suffered death everywhere they have for World Peace that I founded. They are Gentiles seek all these things, and your life, Jesus attempted to indemnify every- gone. Christianity grew through the blood devoting their full efforts to bringing heavenly Father knows that you need thing that had been lost centering on of martyrs. Because of the manner in about the world of peace that is the fer- them all. But seek first His kingdom and Judaism. Jesus was crucified, however, which Christianity was planted in the vent desire of God and humankind. It His righteousness, and all these things and Israel, which had been established world, it could not grow except by the will not be long before the will of the shall be yours as well.” (Matthew 6: 31- as a substantial body on the earth, as blood of martyrs. Now the time of shed- almighty, omniscient and absolute God 33) Did he say we should seek after hav- God’s national foundation in both spir- ding blood and receiving persecution is is accomplished. ❖ ing a son first? Or was it God’s King- it and flesh, also perished. Because Jesus over. Instead of dying away and disap- dom? Jesus told us to seek after the was killed, Christianity could achieve pearing, however, there has appeared a Kingdom that God seeks. only the spiritual foundation of a nation, way of thinking that yearns for God’s Unification News IIFWP CONVOCATION 2002 conference was the state of Uganda-a the Republic of Uganda. He was a mil- nomic, and military means alone;” that IIFWP member of the United Nations. Clear- itary man who had worked with Idi Amin religious and cultural leaders of con- from page 1 ly, despite the vision of the millennial in 1973-78 and then had been exiled science step forward showing “the ideal declaration and the reforms the UN until 1986. While global terrorism made of living for the sake of others.” He fight back and demand recognition and itself recognized as necessary, the real- its major debut in America on September received another round of applause rights on par with those of established ity was that the established UN bureau- 11, 2001, he reminded us that the same when he indicating the world was wait- society. cracy was having difficulty in “sparing terrorists had bombed embassies in ing for such true leaders to emerge. Following the Cold War, which came no effort” to involve NGOs and civil soci- East Africa, and that in Kampala they Professor Nicolae Anton Tau, former to an end in the late 1980s, the Unit- ety in “the realization of the Organiza- had uncovered a similar plot and foiled Foreign Minister of Moldova now teach- ed Nations has been increasingly called tion’s goals and programs.” the terrorists. Nevertheless, terrorism ing at the International Free Universi- upon to police wars, not between nation- Notwithstanding the change of venue, is a constant reality in Uganda and ty in Moldova, stated that September states, but between groups of people the conference of “Governance and the many parts of the world today. He apol- 11 changed the US more than the rest within states which fought over control Role of Religion in Peace and Security” ogized that his embassy to the UN had of the world. It drove home the point states, between cultural groups that sponsored by the Interreligious and failed to acquire UN facilities and prom- that the US is not a safe haven, sepa- transcended state boundaries. Religion International Federation for World Peace ised to find out why their use was denied. rate from the rest of the world. “Glob- and ethnicity frequently al terror,” he said, “is the first formed the lines of demar- GRAEME CARMICHAEL form of warfare of the 21st cation of one group against Century.” This type of war has another as they vied for no front, no rules of engage- power and recognition. In ment, and it targets innocent the West, over the last two people. He saw the Septem- hundred years, after ber 11 tragedy as a moral test numerous wars and much as well, for it is in times of bloodshed, democracies stress that people’s real char- had arisen to suppress acter is known. “New York- the violence between such ers,” he said, “showed an groups by offering politi- expression of humanity at its cal formulas for equal best-compassion and inter- rights and opportunities cultural cooperation.” for all. However, in much The final speaker in the of the world states had first session was Sister Anele been ruled by single par- Heiges from the Committee of ties, dictators, and author- Religious NGOs at the UN. itarian regimes. The demise While she was a Dominican of the power of many of sister and had a doctorate in these regimes, because of peace studies from Columbia their corruption, unfair- University, she said she felt ness, and inefficiency in it was most important to speak a global economy, led to to the group “as a grandpar- an anarchic world order ent.” She had an adopted which the UN Security granddaughter who is Ugan- Council was not struc- dan and she is white, but she tured to police. said her granddaughter Recognizing the limi- reminds her that “our hearts tations of the United and blood are the same color.” Nations and its need to better under- (IIFWP) on the International Day of Peace Mr. Ali was followed by Dr. Jones After a break, we returned to Ses- stand the forces influencing our world was a truly inspiring event. There were Kyazze, a Ugandan who heads the New sion Two, which was concerned with in the 21st Century, the General Assem- participants from 75 countries from the York office of UNESCO. Dr. Kyazze spoke the topic of “Governments, Religions bly resolved in it’s Millennium Decla- world’s religions and cultures, great about peace requiring an understand- and the United Nations in Cooperation ration of September 18, 2000 that the and small. There were politicians, lawyers ing among cultures, the need to empow- for Peace and Security.” A Jew, a Mus- UN “will spare no effort to promote and scholars that understood the Unit- er women and minorities, and the need lim and a Christian were on the dais, democracy and strengthen the rule of ed Nations and the real obstacles to the to overcome disease and poverty. Good in addition to a member of Parliament law, as well as respect for all interna- reform of any such political institution. governance requires serious and engaged from South Africa, and the Presiden- tionally recognized human rights” (para. At the opening banquet we were treat- dialogue that includes all segments of tial Assistant for Religious Affairs from 24). Further, it was stated that “we will ed to a choreographed ceremony titled society. He reminded us that violence the Philippines. spare no effort to make the United “The Hope of All Ages.” The ceremony often starts with families and in schools, Rabbi Izhak Bar Dea, Chief Rabbi of Nations a more effective instrument for contained songs and readings from peo- and must be addressed at all levels of the Rabbinat of Ramat Gan in Israel, pursuing all of these priorities” (para. ple throughout world history that echoed society. said that all political attempts at nego- 29). This included giving “greater oppor- the desire for world peace. These includ- The third speaker was Reverend Dr. tiation in the Middle East have led to tunities to the private sector, non-gov- ed readings from Confucius, Socrates, Chung Hwan Kwak, Chairman of the deadlock. Spiritual leaders have not ernmental organizations and civil soci- the Bible, the Koran, Gandhi, Martin Interreligious and International Feder- participated in the discussions. They ety, in general, to contribute to the real- Luther King, Jehan Sadat, and Rev- ation for World Peace which provided would add understanding to the situ- ization of the Organization’s goals and erend Sun Myung Moon (IIFWPs major funding for the conference. He ation that might lead to a better con- programs” (para. 30). Founder). One was left with the impres- spoke about the present as an “axial clusion. This example of the Middle East It was just two years since this dec- sion that world peace is the aspiration moment” in history, making indirect is applicable to the global problems of laration had been issued. Several non- of all the world’s great religions and cul- reference to the “axial age” posited by peace as well-the spiritual and politi- governmental organizations and inter- tures. Karl Jaspers regarding the rise of the cal dimensions of life need to be har- governmental organizations had held world’s great cultural spheres between monized. September 21, 2002, The Interna- discussions on the theme. In October 600 BC and 100 AD. Dr. Kwak went on Reverend Hycel B. Taylor, a Christ- tional Day of Peace 2000 and January 2001 I participated to say that how our minds have changed ian leader from Illinois, argued that we in NGO consultations in the ECOSOC The conference was formally opened since the September 11 tragedy is not need faith in a spiritual solution to polit- chambers. The conference which I had by a panel titled “How Our Minds Have as important as “how our minds should ical problems. Citing the Christian come to attend this year, held in com- Changed” organized by the Ambassador have changed.” He went on to speak philosopher Paul Tillich, he defined spir- memoration of the United Nation’s Inter- to the UN from Uganda, Semakula about corporate corruption and politi- it as “the actuality of the power of unity.” national Day of Peace, September 21, Kiwanuka, who read the words of UN cal corruption, and received applause “The history of the world has sought had been denied a room at the United Secretary General Kofi Annan on the when he stated that “morality must be non-spiritual solutions to political prob- Nations. We were meeting at the near- establishment of the International Day at the basis of governance, whether it lems,” he said. Moving into the cadence by Hilton hotel. The mission of Ugan- of Peace and reminded us of a peace be a superpower or poor nation.” He of a preacher, he stated that “God must da to the United Nations had request- bell made up of coins from around the stated that for governance to be com- not be an ‘object of worship,’ but the ed a room, but at the last moment it world. He asked those gathered to remem- prehensive, it “must have a balance of ‘subject of our being.’” He declared that, had been canceled. Some of the reli- ber the victims of conflict and to dedi- structure and culture, of character and “when the spirit breaks out, narrow- gious leaders and non-state actors cate themselves to the betterment of form, of principles and practices, and ness is transcended.” attending the conference must have the world. of spiritual wisdom and practical rea- The room fell silent when Abdur- caused someone in the United Nations The first speaker was Al-Haji Moses son.” He stated that the world could rahman Wahid, Former President of to panic, even though the host of the Ali, Second Deputy Prime Minister of not solve its problems “by political, eco- Indonesia and a prominent Muslim see IIFWP on page 6 Unification News IIFWP CONVOCATION 2002

amazed those present. He was followed an Interreligious Council at the Unit- the petty and egotistical aspects of insti- IIFWP by the founder of the IIFWP the Rev- ed Nations. I found this to be most valu- tutionalized religion? from page 5 erend Sun Myung Moon, who spoke able for the discussions that followed: Crawford tried to help us under- about his fervent desire to see God’s 1. The UN Charter gives a basis for stand that “fundamentalism” and “fanati- leader, took the podium. “The most Kingdom on Earth. He asked partici- an interreligious council in its language cism” are two different things. Funda- important thing is that the UN has lost pants to serious consider his propos- “to practice tolerance and live togeth- mentals of religion nourish spirituali- spirituality.” He continued, “We should al made shortly after Kofi Anan’s Mil- er as good neighbors;” and, “to achieve ty, but fanatics often “pose as let go of our egos to create peace in the lennium Declaration, to establish an international cooperation in solving fundamentalists” in order to incite vio- world.” He had obviously been listen- Interreligious Council at the United problems of a humanitarian nature.” lence or war in the name of religion. ing to what former speakers had said Nations. He also spoke about the Ambas- 2. In Article 7 it is stated that sub- Yet, today religion is the biggest play- as he emphasized statements made by sador for Peace program that he had sidiary organs as found necessary can er on the world stage. Billions of peo- Sister Anele Heigis, Rabbi Bar-Dea and initiated for the purpose of creating be created. ple place loyalty to God or their reli- Reverend Taylor. Wahid went on to “leaders of good conscience” that teach 3. A proposal must come from a gious institutions above their loyalty describe how politicians member state and to a nation-state. GRAEME CARMICHAEL often use the words of the initiative After the kick-off session we broke religion to bolster their approved by the into five discussion roundtables of about own egos. He stated that General Assembly. 30 persons each to brainstorm about there is a growing trend 4. Although any the possibilities for the establishment of religious organizations member state can of an Interreligious Council at the Unit- to support and influence propose an item for ed Nations, and to bring recommen- a political party, using the General Assem- dations to the conference organizers the examples of Soko bly agenda, other that could move the process one step Gakkia in Japan, the RSS states can oppose further. in India, Katami in Iran, it. I was asked to co-moderate one group and his own political party 5. All supporting with Bro. Andrew Gonzales, President in Indonesia. He was crit- documents should of DeLasalle University, and the For- ical of Yasser Arafat in accompany the sub- mer Minister of Education in the Philip- Palestine for only work- mission. pines. I was quite impressed with the ing in political terms. Even though the caliber of the distinguished partici- The afternoon session momentum of the pants which included Muslims, Chris- consisted of presenta- Millennium Decla- tians, Jews, Hindus, and modern human- tions by several NGO ration is in favor of ists. We also had legal scholars, mem- leaders on how religions such a proposal, bers of congress of various countries, and governments can Reyes was not opti- other politicians, lobbyists, academ- and do cooperate on spe- mistic about its ics, and representatives of NGOs. While cific issues. Mr. David adoption. The expe- we did not have all of the needed expert- Caprara spoke about “living for the sake of others.” rience of the Ugandan mission in get- ise to answer all of the questions, we service projects run by faith-based ting a room at the UN confirmed our had a good group to pose the right ques- September 22, 2002, Towards groups in the United States which acceptance of his cautions: tions and draft and vision statement and Interreligious Council at the receive government support, especial- 1. The General Assembly is a body and strategy for a task force whose job United Nations ly after President Bush’s faith based of tradition, not paperwork or change. it could be to further the initiative. It initiatives were begun. Mohini V. Giri, The final day of the conference was 2. Some UN delegates and bureau- was mentioned by one participant that Chairperson for the Guild of Peace in spent in discussion about how a moral crats would feel a threat to their power. he thought our roundtable discussion India spoke about work there with wid- and spiritual dimension can be brought They already fear the power of many was of a higher caliber than a number ows and poverty. Milicent Percival, Pres- into world affairs, so that internation- NGOs. of the plenary presentations. We were ident of the Senate of Antigua and Bar- al decisions taken at the UN are not 3. Many will not want to finance a asked to present a summary of our dis- buda, spoke about programs where solely based the collective national self- new initiative when the budget is tight cussion, along with all of the other religious workers cooperated with the interest of its constituent nations. How and departments are already fighting groups, to the entire conference at the government in combating HIV/AIDS. could the poor and marginalized, for over what is there. closing plenary session. Mr. George Ogurie spoke about HIV/AIDS example the Kurds, Palestinians, or 4. Practically, at least one Big 5 coun- At the closing session, most of the activism in Nigeria through a program followers of Osama bin Laden feel the try, preferably the United States, along groups covered a number of similar called the “Zero Transmission Initia- UN had their best interest at heart? with several other smaller countries concerns regarding whether the coun- tive.” How could the UN cil would be Grand Imam Sayyed Mohammed transcend the more effective Musawi, of the World Ahul Bayt Islam- real-politik of within the UN ic League based in the UK, argued that national self-inter- proper or as a human society needs discipline, both est an truly show separate organ- inner and outer. Religion provides inner concern for the ization like the discipline and the State is responsible entire world and International for external order. Religion and the the altruism of Labor Union. State have complimentary roles and “living for the sake Another point of can cooperate in many ways. Musawi, of others”? discussion for a Muslim living in the West, strongly The discussion most groups urged that democracies be established was kicked off would be how in Muslim states. with a short ple- the International Noel Brown, Former Director of the nary session Council would UN Environment Program, comment- chaired by Abd- be structured ed on the recent trip of the Prime Min- Elaziz Hegazy, and financed. ister of Japan to North Korea as a break- Former Prime Three of the through toward peace on the Korean Minister of Egypt. groups recom- peninsula. He was followed by Dr. Vish- Speakers includ- mended that a wanath Karad, President of the World ed Clara Lopez de task force be Peace Centre in India, who emphasized Letona from formed and the importance of “spirituality,” as Spain, Secretary report back with opposed to religion, in modern life. He General of the results at next cited Gandhi as an example of a spir- European Network Against Racism, would need to push for this initiative year’s assembly. itual leader who tried to integrate spir- Hon. Hamilton Green, Former Prime or nothing will happen. I had come to the conference won- ituality discipline and political life. The Minister of Guyana, Guillermo Reyes, Dr. Cromwell Crawford asked us all dering whether it would accomplish afternoon presentations were followed a legal counselor to the Permanent Mis- to consider the need for the initiative anything, but as I returned across the by questions and discussion from the sion of Columbia to the United Nations, and what “religion” has to do with it. Queensboro Bridge in a cab to LaGuardia floor. and Dr. Cromwell Crawford, Professor Were we not really talking about spir- airport, I knew that this event had made Dinner was followed by opera singer of Religion from the University of Hawaii. itual and moral renewal at the UN? So a step, however large or small, toward Seiko Lee and then remarks by Hon- Mr. Reyes had been commissioned many wars have been conducted in the the creation of a more humane world orable U.S. Congressman, Danny K. by the conference organizers to offer a name of religion. Religion has a dark order. I was grateful to have had a Davis, whose eloquence and poetry legal opinion on the establishment of side. How could the council transcend chance to participate. ❖ Unification News IIFWP CONVOCATION 2002 How Our Minds Have Changed: Peace and Security in the Wake of 9/11

by Rev. Dr. Chung Hwan Kwak tutions, and politi- cal and economic This is the address given systems. at the Opening Plenary, on The most September 21, 2002 critical first step want to begin by in developing a thanking the Per- comprehensive manent Mission of peace is to Uganda to the Unit- develop the ed Nations, and practice of living IAmbassador Semakula for the sake of Kiwanuka for all his coura- others. We must geous support in creating this create families of program which marks the Inter- peace, by creating fam- national Day of Peace. It is also my honor ilies of unselfishness. Fami- to sit on this panel with His Excellency lies that are not thinking only Dr. Jones Kyazze and Ambassador Nico- of their tribe, race, nation or lae Tau. culture, but are seeking to final point. We need good governance, seeking only their own advancement. I am delighted to extend my warm wel- love and embrace all people. In this respect but what are its characteristics? I want If our core institutions—our govern- come to each of you at this historic and I mention the World Peace Blessing move- to propose that good governance is char- ments, our religions, and our corpora- supremely important international gath- ment for marriage and family. Many par- acterized by balance and constructive, tions—can be renewed according to an ering, as we consider what is needed to ticipants have married internationally, mutually supportive internal harmony ethic of living for the sake of others, we develop a “comprehensive plan for peace.” interracially and interreligiously in an between complementary aspects that are can create a model of good governance, Many of you are veterans of the search effort to show the power of love to tran- each centered on a universal ideal or which will transform this world. We can for peace. And I applaud your great work. scend differences that often have divid- vision. create a comprehensive approach to peace. Since time is short I wish to move straight ed us. For example, good governance must This is one of the central objectives of ahead and offer a few recommendations Clearly, too, our corporate cultures be based on a on our topic of establishing a compre- must change. We have to establish a rational organiza- hensive approach to peace. model corporate culture, which embod- tional structure that I believe we all understand that human ies hard work, service to the customer, is effective in achiev- history develops over time. Human con- and incentives for profit, while at the ing goals. But, it sciousness does not stand still, but has same time placing the well-being of the must also be based the potential to be enlightened, to devel- society, the nation and the world above on what we might op, and to mature. I know we all hope profit. call culture or core that, instead of moving backward, human- This same principle applies to gov- values. A structure ity moves forward. Human progress, how- ernments and public service. Sometimes that is vacant of ever, is not inevitable. At every moment public service is attractive to persons core values becomes of our lives we are at a “fork in the road.” who are more ambitious than they are empty. Or worse We make decisions at every second con- altruistic. Unfortunately, often the skills still, it becomes cerning our thoughts, our words, our needed to fulfill one’s personal ambitions occupied by corrupt actions. We all know of times in which are different from the moral and spiri- values and we begin we have made the less honorable deci- tual virtues that make us exemplary per- to have efficient sion, and times when we have done right- sons. structures, which ly. Thirdly, we need to revolutionize our are not rooted in My first point is that we should con- concept of governance, in a way that core values and sider the urgency of the moment in which requires the transformation of both reli- principles. Too often we are living. We are at a turning point gion and politics, as we have know them. our governments and our businesses the Interreligious and International Fed- for humanity. I say this not to bring up If we ask, “how our minds have changed” have strong structures with weak moral eration for World Peace. That is, the IIFWP a tired platitude. But I say this with pas- since 9/11, I think we will receive many and spiritual cultures. We must pay more has encouraged the United Nations to sion in my heart, and firm conviction. different answers. For some, their minds attention to the core values, which guide rise to meet a new challenge by taking a We are at an axial moment. Our deci- are now angrier. For others their minds our work. courageous and progressive step forward: sions will have great impact for the future. are more suspicious or insecure. If corporations become cultures of creating an Interreligious Council with- What is the essence of this so-called The real question is not how “have” greed, it is because they have lost their in the United Nations itself. axial moment? It is that, we are at a time our minds changed, but how “should” connection with core moral and spiritu- In the coming days, the IIFWP will be when we can truly establish a unified, our minds have changed. On this point al values. They may prosper for a time, taking up this issue in a series of dis- harmonious family of humankind. We I have much to say. But most essential- but ultimately they will fall. Likewise, if cussions which explore this recommen- stand at a harvest time, a season where ly, we can see that the events of 9/11 governments become cultures of self- dation, the desired outcome of which is the efforts and dreams of peacemakers reflect the sad reality of our world, par- interest, because their moral and spiri- the development of a plan of action aimed throughout the ages, from all races, reli- ticularly what might be called our spir- tual foundations are lost, they cannot at promoting and implementing this ini- gions, nationalities, professions and cul- itual or moral state, as much as our polit- stand for long. This is as true for super- see REV. KWAK on page 8 tures, can be realized. We are at the point ical or social state. If we see humanity power nations as of emerging out of a long and suffering as one family, 9/11 shows that this fam- it is for developing history. ily is fractured, with brothers and sis- nations. I cannot take time here to explain in ters living in mutually disrespectful and Moreover, if reli- detail the reasons I make these asser- hateful relationships with one another, gious leaders them- tions. I can only say that from my own and with no clear prescription or guid- selves become dom- experience, I know there is a divine plan ance that can heal these relationships. inated by a culture unfolding at this time. However, I hope Essentially human history reflects the of exclusivism and you can at least begin to rekindle your quality of human relationships. Most triumphalism, they own hope that our dreams are not in often human history records a chronicle will do great harm vain. of human wars and conflicts. Why? Why and eventually Secondly, for a comprehensive peace, is the conflict of Cain and Abel one of the decline, for they our vision, our dreams, our worldviews, very first stories in scripture? We could have drifted from must become more universal and unselfish. say that the parents, Adam and Eve, their founding prin- It is selfishness that not only corrupts failed to practice good governance as par- ciples of love, serv- individuals, but the selfish human heart ents, and the children grew distant and ice, and care. They multiplies itself and creates cultures, hostile. will instead, culti- which are manifest in our families, insti- What is good governance? This is my vate institutions Unification News IIFWP CONVOCATION 2002

by Frank LaGrotteria the ones who, for a brief time, work on Hyung Sang Heroes behalf of God and True Parents to cre- reat symphonies are made ate this supportive environment and up of individual notes. Vival- cause our guests to face the issues and di’s Four Seasons is a good stand in a position to receive. We are like example. The work is mag- the angels of God who helped build the nificent. Each note is so pre- universe for human beings. The value Gcise and fits so perfectly into the overall of our work can only be seen when the composition. You cannot imagine the guests engage and participate in the con- work without any one of its notes. You versation and become energized to work sit back and almost cry over its beauty. toward our shared goal and realize a bet- We ourselves, when properly tuned ter world. and arranged according to our purpose, I applaud each and every one of you are like a great symphony too. Each of for your effort: your sacrifice, your tears, us is like an instrument in the orches- your sweat and maybe even your blood tra…each of us has a note or a section in contributing to the great success of (even if its just the clash of the symbol this event. Much of the work of confer- at the very end!)...the more perfectly we ence services is invisible and unknown, play…the more we invest our heart...the an example of such a work of art. Each ence. like the unsung heroes and heroines of greater the impact and effect it has on staff member performed his or her respec- And what was that goal? Well, a con- a war. We are like the physical body or the audience. After listening to a work tive role with precision and timing. They ference is really just a big conversation. Hyung Sang. We realize in substantial composed, arranged and performed with met their cues and were able to follow It’s an opportunity to join in a conver- form what the mind or Sung Sang requires. such investment, we feel moved in our the conductor over the most challeng- sation about a particular subject and In that sense you can call us: Hyung hearts and uplifted in our spirits. ing parts of the score. From Hannah car- influence society and culture by the Sang Heroes . I believe we can compare the confer- rying out orders given by Daniel, to Nanae- results. When our staff members com- I would like to take this opportunity ence services department to an orches- san at the book table, to Yusuk Kim smil- plete their assignments, such as greet- to thank everyone for their tremendous tra filled with various instruments which, ing at the elevator lobby, each staff ing guests at the airport or producing investment and personal sacrifice. Please when well organized and played correctly, member was able to play with perfec- name badges, the guests do not have to recover quickly and continue to work will give rise to a most beautiful and per- tion. The result was a symphony of human worry about external things. They are hard for God’s Providence. fect composition. beings working in peace and harmony not distracted and can focus their entire Frank LaGrotteria is the IIFWP Con- Our recent IIFWP Convocation was toward the ultimate goal of the confer- attention on what is being said. We are ference Services Director ❖

ues truth and goodness, and who has a for solutions to global problems. For to our crisis in the Middle East or to the REV. KWAK heart of a parent toward all humanity. example, The World Economic Summit, tensions that currently characterize the from page 7 My own teacher for these past 44 held in New York last year, sought to relationship between the United States tiative. years, and the founder of IIFWP, Dr. Sun include prominent leaders from the world’s and the Muslim world can be achieved This may be an alien concept for many, Myung Moon, has advocated this posi- religions in its conference. by conventional political, economic and and not only for those in positions of tion on more than one occasion in this The IIFWP recognizes that a serious military means alone. In fact, it really political power. For religions themselves very setting. effort for peace, and certainly something should be the case that Jewish, Christ- must begin to review or check their own Since the Millennium Summit, the as profound as the proposal for an Inter- ian, Islamic and other religious leaders attitudes, practices, and cultures. If an United Nations leadership has become religious Council, cannot proceed fruit- of conscience step forward, showing the Interreligious Council is to succeed, it increasingly aware of its need for a far fully unless all necessary forms of lead- ideal of living for the sake of others. The will not only require adjustments on the more intimate relationship with enlight- ership are brought into close accord, and world is waiting for such leaders to emerge. part of governments, but adjustments ened spiritual leaders. And since 9/11 we have real time in which to make the Dr. Moon created the IIFWP, and the on the part of institutional religions. these same leaders have realized that necessary friendships and professional Ambassadors for Peace movement, pre- Governance, to be comprehensive, they have ignored religion for close to 50 relationships to see this process through. cisely for such a purpose. I hope our time must have balance of structure and cul- years at the world’s own peril. Now we In closing I want to restate my point here can be spent in a way that goes far ture, of character and form, of princi- are mired in horrifying consequences of about our being at an urgent turning beyond dialogue alone, and takes us clos- ples and practices, and of spiritual wis- the misuse and perversion of true reli- point in history. What does this moment er to committing to a plan of action for dom and practical reason. gion. It is now that the United Nations call for? First, we must rely less on exist- peace. We can no longer sit, talk and In this sense, true leadership must and all its member states should have ing institutions and more on the clear wait. It is a time for action. also be practiced. What is the character a solid and reliable source of consulta- voice of our conscience. I believe that Thank you very much for your time tion on the difficult and elaborate world our conscience is in touch with univer- and attention. God bless each of you. of a true leader? It must balance intel- ❖ ligence and wisdom, persuasiveness with of religion and interreligious relations. sal, cosmic law. Second, we must begin Rev. Kwak is Chairman, IIFWP righteousness, and ambition with self- More and more there is a realization taking steps that are more radical in the lessness. A true leader is one that val- of the need for a permanent interreli- practice of love and service to others. For gious body to participate in the search example, I do not believe that a solution

ecalling the cardinal mission of the United Nations is “to save create, in a way consistent with universal principles, constructive Rsucceeding generations from the scourge of war;” New York Declaration partnerships between practical and spiritual approaches to all facets of life and peace-building; Reaffirming the Millennium Declaration’s call to strengthen the 4. The establishment of peace within our fragmented world will United Nations’ capacities for resolving armed conflict, tion” and their ability to “mobilize non-violent alternative(s)” to express come through the practice of “living for the sake of others” in both the pri- Recalling the values and principles articulated in the Millennium Dec- dissent and effect change, vate and public spheres of life. laration of freedom, equality, solidarity, tolerance, respect for nature and Valuing the resolve of the Member States to give greater opportuni- And therefore, we the undersigned from 75 nations and representing shared responsibility, ties to the private sector, non-governmental organizations and civil soci- all the world’s religions together adopted and resolved the following and Supporting efforts to equip the United Nations with the full range of ety, in general, to contribute to the realization of the Organization’s goals send an urgent call to all people: knowledge, tools and support needed for peaceful resolution of disputes, and programs, To support the movement of the international community toward peace peacekeeping, and post-conflict peace-building, reconstruction and espe- Noting that pursuit of national interests in the light of our global inter- and to renew our commitment to move from a culture of reaction to a cul- cially conflict prevention, relatedness would result in each Member State’s firm adherence to the ture of prevention, even as we stand on the brink of new rounds of vio- Responding to Recommendation #27 of the Secretary-General’s report fundamental goals of the Charter of the United Nations as being in their lence in the Middle East, in Asia, Africa and elsewhere. entitled “Prevention of Armed Conflict” A/56/326 intending to improve the greatest national interest; To include relevant religious leaders and people of conscience such conflict prevention capacity of the United Nations consistent with the Reaffirming faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth as those gathered for this Convocation on “Global Governance and the resolve of the Millennium Declaration, which called “NGOs with an inter- of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations Role of Religion in Peace and Security,” in consultations along with mil- est in conflict prevention to organize an international conference of local, large and small, itary, political and diplomatic experts, and so tap into these underutilized national and international NGOs on their role in conflict prevention and This interreligious and international Convocation for world peace human resources as the best way to appeal to the deepest conscience future interaction with the United Nations in this field,” affirms: of all involved, Recalling conclusions of the report that note the moral dimension of 1. The foundation of our very existence and the source of our origi- To come to terms with religion’s involvement in all aspects of life and the United Nations’ responsibilities to “seek the advice and assistance of nal nature, value and true human dignity is God, the origin and parent of so, of necessity, work to include the moral capabilities of religious lead- the international community to help identify and address the root causes all humanity; ers through an Interreligious Council within the United Nations’ family of of conflict, whenever needed and at the earliest possible stage,” 2. The family is the foundation of human society, and by establishing organizations so the United Nations might truly become the “indispen- Especially noting the call to religious organizations to “play a role in families of true love with true parents raising persons of good character, sable common house of the entire human family, through which we will preventing armed conflict (utilizing their unique resources) of moral author- we can clear the path to peace in our communities, institutions and nations; seek to realize our universal aspirations for peace, cooperation and devel- ity,” … their “culturally based comparative advantage in conflict preven- 3. The genuine hope for a unified world of peace calls each of us to opment.” Unification News IIFWP CONVOCATION 2002 Young Ambassadors for Peace Mark the International Day of Peace in Harlem by Rev. John Gehring initiative in a sub- toes and let- stantial manner and tuce. He vol- n September 21st an chose to do a service unteered Ambassadors for Peace ini- project in Harlem as a much of his tiative took place in Harlem, way to solidify the spir- time to the New York with the support it of the resolution. vegetable gar- of twenty volunteers from Harlem in many den but the Othe Religious Youth Service (RYS), Ser- ways is the capital of struggle to vice for Peace (SFP), and the Martin African American cul- keep his gar- Luther King Community Center. Vol- ture. In the past decade den ahead of unteers from New Jersey and New York, Harlem has been on the strangling and as far away as Washington DC the rise and it has the growth of joined hands with local community potential to be a model weeds was get- members in cleaning, planting and community. The work ting more dif- beautifying both vegetable and flower in Harlem sought and ficult with each gardens in the Harlem Housing Pro- succeeded in bringing passing year. ject. This joint cooperation was achieved Black, White, Asian Mr. Isaac in an effort to support the U.N. Inter- and Hispanic partici- reminded us national Day of Peace. The Ambas- pants joyfully togeth- of the purpose sadors for Peace initiative is a project er with a heart of serv- of our visit of the Interreligious and International ice that yearns for the Juanita Louis Pierre who is an activist with a few sim- Federation for World Peace (IIFWP). day we all can celebrate peace togeth- that has lived in and served the peo- ple words, “I am so glad to know that Last year, the General Assembly of er. ple of Harlem in a variety of ways dur- there are people like you who come and the UN resolved that beginning in 2002, Messages of support and apprecia- ing the past two decades. Juanita freely give your hard work and effort. the International Day of Peace should tion of the project came from Muslim reached out to the local community to Your group must return for the spring and Christian communi- find an appropriate project and envi- planting season in April.” ties. The need for such ronment to work. Juanita’s choice of In response to his heart felt request, projects is clear to all, espe- project was excellent for it brought us we will return and continue taking part cially those that live in the in contact and cooperation with local in the process of life and growth. With- extended shadow of what residents Mrs. Kitchen and Mr. Isaac in the framework of gardening and was once the Twin Tow- and others who were essential ingre- beautifying, we are creating links of ers. The sincere work of dients in making this project a suc- concern, respect and affection that will the volunteers was later cess. also bear fruit in the season of harvest. reported to attendees of A garden in a densely populated RYS and Service for Peace are organ- the IIFWP conference, “Con- housing project provides a link to soil izations that acknowledge that pre- vocation 2002: Governance and the sight and smells of nature. vention of future conflict greatly depends and the Role of Religion Gardens are important to a communi- upon today’s youth developing the in Peace and Security,” ty, as they serve to counteract the imbal- capacity to resolve resentments, enmi- being held that weekend ances created by concrete and asphalt. ty and misunderstandings that so often at the Hilton Hotel in New In this environment a garden is much lie at the heart of conflict. Therefore York City. Over 200 world more then the sum of the vegetation the IIFWP through its Ambassadors for leaders representing 75 grown. Peace, the RYS and Service for Peace nations convened to com- Mr. Isaac, a tall and sturdy man who will continue hosting work projects in be observed on the 21st of September memorate the International Day of Peace looked much younger then his 76 years, honor of the International Day of Peace each year. The purpose of this special and discuss the creation of an Inter- uses both his creativity and his stud- to further highlight service, or “love in day is that government and non-gov- religious Council at the United Nations. ies in agriculture to annually introduce action” as a corrective to conflict. ❖ ernmental organizations observe a day urban youth to a wide variety of crops Putting the Project Together of global cease-fire and non-violence. such as cotton, lettuce, rhubarb, corn, The IIFWP wished to support this peace The project coordinator was Ms. tomatoes and assorted types of pota- Culture Presentation at the IIFWP Conference by David Eaton ham Lincoln and Rev. Sun Myung intoned the spirit of peace Moon. and harmony. Slides of the t the recent International The program opened with music, various personalities whose and Interreligious Federa- composed for this occasion by David texts were being read were tion for World Peace Con- Eaton and performed by Persian-Amer- projected on a video screen ference in New York, a ican singer Laleh, in the style of an in the center of the Hilton unique cultural production incantation and based on ancient Ballroom Stage. wasA presented at the conference’s open- Sankrit texts. Narrators Chen Fong, Choreographer Donna ing banquet. With the theme of “The Jodie Tamaso, Laleh, Michael Balcomb Gianell and fellow dancers Hope of All Ages,” a synthesis of music, and Mzuri then recited texts as music Frances Roache and Emily dance, visuals and spoken Knat presented a word was created to cele- moving piece cele- brate the hope of world peace brating the love of a as expressed by great saints man, woman and and sages of bygone eras as child to music which well as visionaries of con- was a variation on the The inspiration of IIFWP Secretary temporary times. opening incantation. After Michael General, Dr. Thomas Walsh, the pres- At the center of this forty Balcomb’s recitation of Dr. King’s entation was co-produced by IIFWP minute production were “I Have a Dream” speech, singer public relations coordinator Nadine sacred and secular texts of Mzuri offered a brilliant rendition Andre and David Eaton, music direc- various philosophers, reli- of the inspiring Gospel classic tor of the New York City Symphony. gious leaders and statesmen “Still I Rise.” The presentation It is the hope of the IIFWP to devel- including those of Socrates, concluded with soprano Seiko Lee op and refine the concept and present Augustine, Mother Theresa, singing Jean Sibelius’ “This Is My it at future IIFWP events. ❖ Dr. Martin Luther King, Abra- Song.” Unification News IIFWP CONVOCATION 2002 Bringing the Vision to India and Pakistan by Dr. V. Mohini Giri and Religious Freedom. problem of conflicts right from the begin- ers and intellectuals from the civil soci- These meetings were not only use- ning. Syyed Mohammed Musawi was ety. This report was presented at the IIFWP ful to show the current threat to world kind enough to offer his support for a Outcome: Convocation 2002, New York City, Sep- peace but also to give us an opportu- meeting with religious heads of both * Sharper focus on the various inter- tember 20-23, 2002. nity to interact with each other in our the countries towards a coalition for religious dimensions e are living at own delegation. peace. * Need to communicate jointly on a crucial During this period of our togeth- Imam Muhammad Maqsood Ahmad interfaith issues period of erness in the train or at the hotel Qadri, Grand Imam, Mosque Data Guns * Vital need to have interfaith dia- history it gave me an opportunity to Baksh—Government of Pakistan assured logue at all levels and any get an insight into the think- us that the political solutions are not * Need to establish a Religious Coun- effortsW that could be made ing of various religious lead- possible hence the civil society will have cil at the United Nations that would to normalize situations ers and also to discuss how to raise their voices. I agreed with them, help countries to reach out to the com- anywhere in the world is we could all unite and raise that a collective mobilization of all our mon role of peace. our voice against terrorism. voices would make a difference. It was of the utmost importance Plan of Action in the present day. We have The interaction with the State agreed that we would all meet once * Immediately to write to the Prime to look with retrospect and Department and Senator was use- more to solve this problem with a meet- Minister and the leaders of our respec- examine the underlying causes of ful in bringing about a wide range of ing of religious leaders, political lead- tive countries to have an Interreli- tension. Solutions have to be worked possibilities of how the United Nations gious Council in our own govern- out. Needless to say, the United Nations could have a Religious Council. mental set up which would help in is the most effective instrument to Taking queue from Rev. Moon’s conflict prevention resolution and secure peace and prosperity in the glob- insight to adopt successful strategies build up communal harmony. al world. Our national interest should for peace and address the root cause * We would also request the gov- be the global interest. of conflicts, I took the initiative to ernment of India to call upon the This was the most outstanding fac- organize a meeting with delegates. We Secretary General, United Nations tor that emerged strongly at the IIFWP all met at 5 p.m. on September 21st to have an Interreligious Council at Convocation 2002 – Governance and and had a successful meeting to dis- the United Nations. the Role of Religion in Peace and Secu- cuss the Indo-Pak friendship strate- * We will work among the civil rity. It was very inspiring for the few of gies. society and other NGOs for advo- us who had the opportunity of inter- Imam Syyed Mohammed Musawi cacy and networking of the above acting with Senator Bond and with said that our voices should reach the ideas John Hanford, the State Department Government and also penetrate into Dr. Giri is Chair, Guild of Service, Ambassador at Large for Religious Affairs Mosques, Temples, and Churches etc. and that we will have to tackle the India ❖ IIFWP HIV/AIDS Education in Nigeria

by George M. Ogurie reached, either there is no electricity of Student Affairs of major higher insti- eration for World Peace and Unifica- or if there is, it is very unreliable. There- tutions, Student Union leaders and tion. Churches, local communities and This report was presented at the IIFWP fore one could not use media such as Editors of major news media. schools were covered. There were no Convocation 2002, New York City, Sep- slides or power-point projectors. To ensure that the event was prop- flipcharts then but the impact was tember 20-23, 2002. Under the guidance of Mrs. Kathy erly presented in the news media we nonetheless powerful enough to elicit believe everyone here is aware Rigney, Senior Advisor to the World appointed media editors to be heads of the Lagos State Government recogni- of the seriousness of the Chairman on Africa, a Region- discussion groups. At the end they con- tion and invitation to join the Lagos AIDS situation in Africa. al Seminar was held in Lagos, stituted the panel which drafted the State Action Committee on HIV/AIDS, According to the the last week of November communiqué that went to press. News now known as the Lagos State AIDS UNAIDS 2001 Situa- 2001, for Educators and coverage afterwards was excellent. We foundation. March this year, IIFWP was Ition Report, about 25 mil- Presenters on the materi- had learned from a previous experi- invited to the Presidential Forum on lion have been infected in al just received. Partici- ence. After a presentation at a College AIDS in Abuja. Sub-Saharan Africa. This pants came from 10 coun- of Education, a reporter wrote that one The Director of the National AIDS awareness prompted the tries, including – Benin of our speakers had said he had heard and STD’s Control Program comment- IIFWP World Chairman, Rev. Republic, Cameroon, Congo that students of the college were very ed, “. . your program has the best chance Chung Hwan Kwak to challenge Democratic Republic, Ghana, promiscuous and so he had come to of success in Nigeria because it is in all African Peace Ambassadors at a Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Nige- warn them of the dangers of AIDS. That concert with the culture and religious Regional Leadership Seminar held in ria, South Africa and Zambia. After- was totally a fabrication by the reporter belief of the people.” The Director, who Nairobi, Kenya, June 2001, to join forces wards, each representative returned but it made the students so upset at himself is a Medical Doctor, recognized in fighting the AIDS pandemic. He took with 12 sets of flipchart. us. that presentations made by doctors the lead by commissioning his office in In Nigeria, at a General Meeting of The Lagos State Ministry of Educa- tend to be too technical and dry. On New York to produce an HIV/AIDS edu- Peace Ambassadors and IIFWP mem- tion issued a written directive to all sec- the other hand, our presentations are, cational presentation suitable for use bers the flipchart was presented and ondary schools in the state to expect to the large part, made in simple lan- in Africa, what became known as: Liv- adopted with thanks to Reverend Kwak and welcome our team. From Decem- guage and from the heart and there- ing AIDS Free - The Zero Transmission and his staff at IIFWP Headquarters. ber 2001 until July 2002 our Lagos fore very moving. We are no doctors but Lifestyle. The Peace Ambassadors felt it neces- team alone covered a total of 246 sec- we are deeply concerned people. It is The material is designed for use in sary to organize a seminar for stake- ondary schools. At an average of 1,000 therefore very easy for people to relate secondary schools but the content is holders in Lagos State to acquaint them students per school, it means 246,000 to and be moved by our presentation. quite applicable to the wider society. with the material being presented to students were educated within the peri- One chief testified that since our Basically it urges young people to delay their children. An HIV/AIDS seminar od. team came to his town a year-and-a- sex until they become mature men and was thus held on 18 December 2001 In the previous years we had done half ago and made a presentation he women and then get married and also at the Nigerian Institute for Medical HIV/AIDS education in 15 states in had stopped going out at nights. Many urges married people to restrict sex Research, whose Director General is a Nigeria under the banner of Family Fed- students have also testified, after our within their marital relationships. This Peace Ambassador. Par- presentation, that is the absolute solution to HIV/AIDS. ticipants were drawn this is first time they By the end of October 2001 the mate- from the Ministries of have heard someone rials were ready; and by Mid-Novem- Education, Health, Infor- speak so confident- ber 120 sets of flipcharts had arrived mation, Women Affairs ly and convincingly in Lagos, Nigeria. Each set of flipcharts and Youth and Sports. that it is wrong to contains 40 sheets and together con- Other participants engage in premari- veys the above message graphically and include representatives tal sex as teenagers. very powerfully. It was great wisdom from the State House of George Ogurie is Assembly, Association Secretary General, to produce the flipcharts as the medi- ❖ um for a visual presentation. In most of School Principals, IIFWP-Nigeria rural communities that needed to be Religious Leaders, Deans Unification News National Ministers’ Workshop in Maryland of a day of great truth presented by our men and women came to the front (with were presentations on the Fruits of the MINISTERS leaders, Rev. Jenkins and Rev. Schanker. the exception of less than 10) and sang Movement. These presentations were from page 1 Bishop Stallings implored us to under- and prayed and testified. It was truly given by our brothers Mr. David Caprara, exclamations heard throughout the stand who WE are, who I am. If I know a great day for them, and for our mem- Dr. Frank Kaufmann, and Rev. Greg reading. But later, when questioned, a who I am and who God is, I don’t have bers as well, our eyes glistening with Carter. These presentations were real- number of the ministers expressed to worry or be threatened by whom HE tears because we know YOUR blood, ly icing on the cake. The attendees had some struggle with the declaration of is. The Bishop gave testimony to who sweat and tears that have finally brought days of deep Divine Principle content, the failure of John the Baptist. Father is to him, what he has witnessed this day! then were able to see Principle, true However, after the first lecture of the and discovered. Stop waiting for the love, in action, through our movement’s Final Day morning, the first portion of the Prin- rapture; that’s an escape clause. We many various activities. I hope you can ciple of Creation (as presented by Rev. just want Jesus to come and deliver The final day of the ministers’ work- some day hear these presentations, Phillip Schanker), the comments over- us! We must engage in shop in Ocean City Mary- they were such an inspiration. heard were quite different. “This is so the work of Kingdom land was very rich. Read Dr. Yang, our beloved Continental clear!” This teaching was just amaz- building with the Lord. …and my favorite, during HDH were two of Director, presented “Rev. Moon’s Life ing!” Many ministers didn’t want to wait God didn’t mess it up, “I will die for you Father!” Father’s recent speech- Course’. He shared his testimony of for the group meetings to have ques- man did; so man has to es, “The Life of Jesus”, joining the movement as well as many tion & answer; they wanted to discuss of his experiences with Father. A this very interesting understand- number of ministers comment- ing of the Bible right away. I can- ed on his deep heart of love towards not imagine how this will grow them, and his humility before throughout the 5 days of lectures. and loyalty to Father. Many ministers who came here One minister wrote in his reflec- had to fight & overcome many tion that he wants to become like odds. I’m sure they’ll be blessed Dr. Yang. Four ministers offered for their perseverance & determi- testimony at the end, followed by nation, for their open-minded- Rev. Edwards, Bishop Stallings ness. and Rev. Jenkins. Rev. Rico Dia- One lady minister shared with mond said “It doesn’t matter what me an experience she had the first we call him, his ministry and call- night in her hotel room. She actu- ing won’t change. This is the most ally shared a room with me, and ridiculous and outrageous sem- the next day asked how I had slept. inar I’ve ever attended — ridicu- Had a noticed a lot of energy in lous like Jesus!” From Minister the room? She actually lay awake Ronnie Bailey, “If we’re going to & watched a vision of 3 large con- serve Him we have to pay the ference tables right in our bed- price. Don’t shy away from your room. She recognized only one suffering; it will only bring you person, John Quincy Adams. She closer to the Lord. You should knew the others were all very sell everything you have to pos- important men in the early days sess a beautiful pearl.’ Brother of the founding of the United States John (a white Southern Baptist & in the early days of our fledg- minister), “This is an incredible ling government. They were all so truth! I’ve been looking for you happy that she & I were there with for 15 years. There will soon be them. Truly the Clouds of Wit- millions of ACLC ministers walk- nesses are real, and I believe will ing this land. I thank Rev. Moon rain down among this workshop. for this vision and you for shar- Alleluia! ing it with me.’ Sister Price was Second Day so spirit-filled as she exhorted us to march on, dropping what we Do you remember when peo- don’t need so as not to have any ple used to walk out on the Fall weight or burden to slow us on lecture, even leaving the work- this race to the kingdom. Rev. shop? On Tuesday as Rev. Jenk- Jesse Edwards told us that the ins concluded the Fall of Man, he trials he’s going through are not received a standing ovation from because of Father or the ACLC. this group of Jesus’ spiritual chil- All of us have to go the course of dren (your spiritual children, these Jacob and Esau and lay their ministers!) They truly understood own foundation for the messiah. this, hooping & hollering as he So what God gives you is between spoke. The ministers genuinely you and God. enjoyed the Principles of Restora- I cannot begin to record here tion as well; they seemed to eas- the final messages of Bishop ily relate to the Cain/Abel situa- Stallings and Rev. Jenkins. But tion. As the lectures progressed, they brought great inspiration as the Bishop next to me leaned over well as the urgency of the times. and said ‘the ministers can come As we were finishing our final now because the Unificationists meal and preparing to board the have paid the indemnity.’ I was buses, Rev. Jenkins announced so moved by his understanding. clean it up. What have you seen, what from the Washington Times 20th anniver- that we’d meet at 7:30 in the morning At dinner one of the ministers shared is the fruit? The problem is that we’ve sary banquet, and “God’s Fatherland for breakfast. A minister at my table at our table that in his discussion group been so caught up in our theologies and the One World”, presented to the commented “but what about hoon dok he just had to tell the other ministers that we can’t see. Bishop Stallings then world leaders attending the IIFWP con- hae?!’ Another ministers said “yes, we ‘don’t struggle over Rev. Moon as the declared ‘Who do I believe he is? I can’t ference on 9/21/02. The prior HDH can’t miss our 6:00 o’clock service!’ We Messiah, after all, it’s so obvious.’ The tell you because you can’t handle the readings were Father’s public speech- would all say that, right? ministers sit in the discussion groups truth!...I have seen him live like Christ es of the early 1970s. Again, very well- I had the blessing of helping to go humbly seeking to understand; and it’s so I believe. I believe he’s the Lord of received. through the ministers’ final evaluations the other ministers who are helping to the Second Advent! I’m not ashamed As we were gathering for our first and letters to our Founder. They were clarify the principled understanding. to tell you. Jesus saved me and Sun presentation, Rev. Tessie Willis from so beautiful. Comments were such as, The job of the Unificationists is much Myung Moon restored me! As for me Texas entertained us with an incredi- “I want to join 100% this Unification easier than ever. and my house, we shall serve the Lord!!’ bly beautiful rendition of our elder movement and all related organiza- Tuesday’s closing meeting was pre- By this time nearly the whole crowd brother Jon Shuhart’s “Precious Light’. tions’, “The Messiah is on the Earth, I sented by non other than Archbishop was on their feet, and I was sobbing It is so inspiring to hear these minis- want to be a messiah-ee.’ “I love you Stallings. Interestingly, he didn’t pro- too hard to take any more notes. Rev. ters singing the deep songs we grew up Father’, and my favorite, “I will die for vide proof, he just shared his heart. C. Phillip Johnson then called the crowd on in the movement. you Father!’ ❖ But this heart came on the foundation forward to affirm these statements. The Wisely, scheduled for the entire day UnificationUnification News News

just to clear out some spiritual space in which to work out the matching/bless- ing. It was my daughter who requested this. This prayer combined with the work- Colorado STF Workshop shop has given us clarity and confidence by Michael Balcomb and second generation to begin the process. were also blessed to Up until one week ago I had spoken bout 45 par- participate in a “Cash to no other parents about my daughter ents attended Prize Show” rendition as a match for their son. Now there are the recent of a question and two candidates and its very exciting. Now Blessing Work- answer session led by we need to pray about how to decide when shop with the Kevin Pickard. He was every possibility is a great one. Larry STF/ATFA members at the able to create a light Krishnek, STF parent YMCA in Estes Park, Col- and humorous atmos- Parent Testimony orado. It is a beautiful, sce- phere, while at the same nic place surrounded by time addressing some I was deeply impressed by the quali- mountains with herds of of the most serious and ty of the lectures and presentations. They wild elk walking around central issues we face were really focused on the internal aspects the grounds. Also attend- together at the prospect of matching and Blessing preparation ing were about 100 Inter- of matching the second through Divine Principle and testimonies. national Leadership Train- generation. STF is very much a front line experi- ing Program (ILTP) mem- After two days of lec- ence and provides the Second Genera- bers from over 23 countries tures, testimonies and tion with wonderful growing time and who are in America for question-answer ses- preparation for both matching and col- fundraising and leadership sions, parents and chil- lege. It’s the best way that I know of for training. dren spent a day of them to experience God and establish On Oct 5, all members recreation in the moun- their personal Foundation of Faith. I hope gathered for the quarterly workshop in we can keep going forward. They said that tains and the nearby village of Estes Park. everyone seriously considers this expe- Colorado. For three days preceding the they had visited the mother and grand- That evening, we were blessed again with rience for their children. Jim Stephens, Blessing Workshop, they listened to lec- mother of Eugene, the boy who killed joint heavenly entertainment—first and STF parent tures by Young Ju Kim, Director of Sec- their daughter and that they prayed togeth- second generation together—for 4 hours! Parent Testimony ond Generation education worldwide, er with tears. Martin asked us all to reflect The MC’s were Mrs. Cynthia Hiromitsu under Hyun Jin Nim. on who we need to forgive and not to wait and her son and daughter, Takeo and Rev. Schanker gave the principle in a On Oct. 8 the STF/ATF Parents Asso- to start working to cleanse our hearts of Tamaru, who are both STF members. very deep tone advising the members to ciation Board of Advisors met all day to any resentments or bad feelings. On the final day of the workshop, all understand God’s heart and to really chal- review many issues of safety and parent Later that morning we began the 2- STF and ATF members received a full day lenge themselves to become Mr. or Mrs. involvement for STF and ATF. They were day STF/ATF Blessing Workshop led by of special Safety Awareness training, led Right, not to think they will find Mr. or joined by Martin and Isabella Byrne, who In Soo Kim and Matt Jones. Speakers by two members of East Garden securi- Mrs. Right. This was a great concept and were invited to the workshop to share were Rev. Phillip Schanker (Vice Presi- ty staff. Jerry Heying is the director of helped us all to understand that we must their testimony with STF/ATF members dent FFWPU USA, DP lectures), Rev. East Garden security and be concentrating on the Foundation of and parents who were there attending Michael Jenkins (President FFWPU USA, owns his own security com- Faith and Substance right the Blessing workshop. Rev. Insoo Kim (Director of 2nd Gen. Dept. pany, which provides pro- now, by uniting with the CF On the morning of Oct. 9, Martin Byrne USA), and Matthew Jones (Second Gen. tection for celebrities and and with our brothers and poured out his heart in appealing to STF Dept. USA). public figures. His presen- sisters to understand all members to understand the great love of Rev. Schanker talked very honestly tations focused on the impor- kinds of personalities and God and True Parents for the second gen- with the second generation members. He tance of recognizing dan- dynamics of relationships. eration. It happened to be that he came told them how important it is to be pure, gerous situations and avoid- The bottom line is that, to to speak just 2 days after the end of 40 and if they have made mistakes to con- ing trouble before it starts. be prepared for the Blessing days since Jin Joo’s ascension to the spir- fess and indemnify them now. He was Jack La Valley also gave one has to have a deep and itual world. He testified how he had expe- very sensitive that there are second gen- “street smarts” training and personal relationship with rience God’s love and support through eration who are suffering in broken fam- demonstrations in simple God and True Parents. It can so many wonderful brothers and sisters, ilies or who have a parent who is nega- self-defense techniques. only be obtained through and the leadership of Family Federation tive to the church. He comforted these Following the safety pre- suffering and sacrifice. STF and CARP, during this painful time. When children by assuring them that there is sentations, STF/ATF members’ new teams is a fast way to get that opportunity. he heard of Hun Jin Nim’s testimony, at a way for them, and they are carrying the were announced and preparations began There were a lot of questions from the the time of Shin Ae Nim’s ascension, Mar- baton now, and not to accuse their par- for witnessing and fundraising to start floor, concerning the choosing of mates, tin determined also not to shed a single ents but to have a heart of gratitude. immediately. and the general consensus is that almost tear for 40 days, so as to make a victori- Pres. Jenkins challenged our faith by all of the members really want to be able ous offering of Jin Joo’s Parent Testimony to trust their parents’ decisions about sacrifice. We all felt a I particularly enjoyed their matching. They do not want to hear, strong sense of indig- Kevin Pickard’s ‘cash “Well, who do you think looks good?” from nation towards the prizes’ interactive session. their parents. The big problem is that crimes that Satan com- It provided everyone (BC’s many parents do not know enough peo- mits, and the hurt and and Parents) an oppor- ple. So in a parents meeting we talked pain that exists in a tunity to express their about ways we could meet each other nation where such things heartfelt feelings about without the children. I don’t know how happen, especially to the matching. I was sur- that would be possible, but it was a good such a pure and inno- prised that so many of the discussion. We also went over the situa- cent person as Jin Joo. Kids’ wanted to trust their tion of all of those great kids who do not STF members and their parents completely in the have the opportunity to go on STF to get families determined selection of a spouse. In this training. It would be so good to help themselves to work more my case, I raised my hand them get a taste of this, so they could be strongly than ever to to support the position more prepared to be matched.” Shelley make America a place that the kids should have Watanabe, STF parent where such things can no longer take asking difficult questions, and talked some input in the process. When Kevin Parents’ Testimony place. about the importance of proclaiming True polled the kids on the same question, After their testimonies, Martin and Parents. He encouraged STF/ATF mem- both my daughters had their hands up Matt Jones enraptured the audience Isabella Byrne passed out a beautiful gift bers to realize who they are as Blessed in support of parents deciding everything! with his detailed testimony that had me to everyone present: a laminated card Children and to work hard to understand That was a mini-revelation. on the edge of my seat to hear what he printed from Jin Joo’s journal, with her this in their own experience. He told them I think that we: BC’s and parents, were was going to say next. Nothing speaks favorite words from True Father, and the not to hurry to be Blessed, but to be ready able to come to a common understand- like experience and the kids loved it! He poem she had written, “True Pearl,” which for anything and to be prepared in their ing. The kids want to have confidence really gave it his all, as did all of the pre- describes herself going to heaven. There hearts to accept their parents’ choice. that their parents are able to be used by senters. were many tears and hugs as everyone Rev. Jenkins was full of love and incred- God to prepare the best matching. For There was a feeling of substantial unity lined up to receive these cards one by ible spirit. Many of the members said they them to have that confidence, they need of the 1st and 2nd generations of Unifi- one from the Byrne’s. Truly their couple liked his speech the best because it chal- to see the vertical effort of their parents cationists, egging each other on to high- has set an outstanding example of faith lenged them and encouraged them to be - not doubt, hesitation and a “oh my gosh, er aspirations of life, serving God with and heavenly attitude. bolder with their faith. how are we gonna do this?” attitude. the True Family at the helm. This unity They testified to the power of forgive- In addition to the profound spiritual My wife, daughter and I have been is further necessitated by the fact that ness towards the enemy as the only way guidance of the lecture content, parents doing a simple 40 day prayer condition see STF on page 13 Unification News Hyun Jin Nim’s Workshop in Alaska by Ken Bates Not only that, it was difficult the less likely it is that just to hang on and stay where someone else will tell yun Jin Nim’s challenge he was. The only conclusion was you what you need to workshops in Alaska are to continue up toward the top, do. That’s the nature starting to become famous. even though he still didn’t see of leadership, to take He has taken both the how he could make it. initiative to improve WCARP leaders and busi- When we finally met at the yourself and the situ- Hness leaders out on trips into the moun- top, he had already figured out ations around you. tains of Alaska, with a clear purpose in many of the changes that need- Today is the only day mind. ed to happen in his business that you have to take Some lessons can only be learned responsibilities. He could see this step. Belief is after the challenge is faced: Time after that many of his business chal- defined by what you do time, the message comes through clear- lenges were exactly like that hill- today. Decide what the ly; as people begin to realize that limi- side. Even though he had not most important things tations are not fixed or absolute, but can seen a clear path forward, the are to you, and focus be changed. They realize that they set current situation was never going to we seek after are great things that have on those things. their own limitations, and that they can accomplish the goals, and going back- never really been accomplished before. Other things that are less important also erase those limits. wards would lead to guaranteed failure. They involve the greatest vision of all, have to wait. If they also have impor- This is an important lesson about He had not been taking aggressive steps making God’s dream our own dream. tance, you will get to them in time. It’s belief. It’s a lesson that can’t be learned forward because of the uncertainty, he Because this vision leads through unchart- the most important things that lead to in a classroom or lecture, but only when could now see that waiting was not an ed territory, there is no specific right and the mountaintop. you are thoroughly challenged. option, and if he carefully took action, wrong direction. When we use our past Alaska Workshop Revisited on CD Most of the leaders who have partic- it would lead him closer to where he experience to ask the right questions, ipated in the workshops have heard Hyun wanted to be. The words that he had and seek for new, innovative ways to Four new CDs have just been released Jin Nim’s stories about overcoming lim- heard many times found their way to answer those questions, we have a good by World CARP Media and Communi- itations in the wilderness, but there’s a his heart in that desperate moment on chance of success. The reason that we cations Division that bring back all the big difference between hearing it and the mountain. say it’s all right to make mistakes, as memories of the incredible Alignment experiencing it! long as we learn from them and don’t Workshop with True Parents and Hyun Experiential Learning The second week of October, I was repeat them, is because it’s more impor- Jin Nim last August. out with one of the managers on the This is what is meant by experiential tant to do something than to wait around Each CD covers one of the main sem- mountain. We weren’t seeing any deer learning. This is how belief and convic- for a better plan. inar topics. where we were, and I knew we needed tion are developed. Not by more think- Each of us must be able to clearly • The Culture of Heart by Tony Devine to go to higher ground. The only way up ing, or better lectures. Not by well-laid define where the top of our “mountain” • The Completed Testament Age, by was an almost vertical climb to a rocky plans from the office, or new policies. is today, and then realize how futile it Young Jun Kim peak high above us. He agreed that the Those things can often interfere with is to just cling onto the ledge where we • Service for Peace by Tom Phillips best idea was to go up there, but it looked developing true belief. are standing. Even though it’s much and Akiko Ikeno like a big challenge. The only real classroom for “belief more frightening to move off that ledge, • Opening Address by Hyun Jin Nim About half way up, he got stuck in a training” and development of the inner and try again for the top of the moun- Each disk contains good quality video rocky area where the loose rock began power of conviction is on your own front tain, at least there is a chance for suc- (Windows Media) together with lecture to slide under him. He’d climb up a ways, line. These attributes are gained from cess. “Getting off your ledge” may mean notes and illustrations on Powerpoint. then slide back down. He started to doubt doing things that you know are worth- leaving your computer screen to go out There are also a wealth of bonus mate- that he could ever make it to the top, while, but you not sure if they are pos- and witness. It may mean delegating rials including detailed lecture notes on and considered turning back. When he sible or not. The lesson is to define what some of your leadership responsibilities , photographs, newsletters, workbooks looked down, however, he could see that is worthwhile to you, and then take action to others, so that you can visit the front and tool kits. it was also difficult to get back down. that you feel will lead you closer to those line, and it may mean dealing with dif- Each CD is $15, or all four for $40. Then, if he did go down, we already knew worthwhile things. ficult relationships. 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Blessing Candidate /Parent Workshop in that I can find a way to bring him all the and wants our support. He recognizes STF Estes Park, Colorado. I am grateful to way back to Heavenly Father. Before I the wealth of experience, wisdom, and from page 12 Heavenly Father, True Parents, Hyun Jin reached Martinez I read some of Father’s maturity which can benefit the 2nd gen- Nim, Mr. Aoki, and all the hard-working words to him and we exchanged address- eration. STF and CARP are so under- True Parents have bequeathed the Match- STF/CARP staff who sacrifice so much es. I’m going to send him some things staffed. Most of them have families too ing to the parents of Blessed Central Fam- for our 2nd generation. At each workshop right away and pray for him like I never and they are sacrificing so much. There ilies and that requires trust and agreed- I was caught up in the energy of our young prayed before. are many ways we can help. Let’s all do upon criteria between the 1st and 2nd people, and the power of the Divine Prin- I believe that God doesn’t want to throw what we can to work together to bring the Generations. This does not allow for a ciple lectures, and flashed back several away the first generation. I believe He “Breakthrough in 2003” that Hyun Jin “generation gap” to exist. Kevin Pickard decades to the time when I first joined wants to bring us into Canaan side by Nim is so desperate to accomplish. Per- so skillfully led us in an evening game the church. My spirit was revived and I side with the 2nd generation (not to men- haps we can get together to find practi- show style exercise that playfully and wanted to re-do my past. I thought, if I tion the whole world). In fact, I don’t think cal ways we can support them and the amusingly led the audience in this direc- had the wisdom and understanding and the 2nd generation can do it without us. STF providence. Jerry Linek tion of trust by its design. confidence then that I do now, I would I felt this several years ago at a One Heart 2nd Generation Testimony It was most inspiring to meet the heav- have done a much better job. Jerry Linek, Camp prayer meeting. And I really feel it enly soldiers (2nd generation of the for- ATF parent again now. Mr. Aoki needs our support “I thought it was very insightful. It mer Communists) whom True Parents definitely made me realize things Parent Testimony said would come from Russia to educate inside myself that I didn’t see American youth. And there they were, As I left Colorado to return before. It is very clear to me now even Koreans who speak Russian! (and home I prayed that Heavenly Thank You All For what is the formula course that English) They are Blessed, and they are Father could prepare some- I must go before I can be worthy sacrificing to take care of the 2nd gener- one for me to witness to on the to receive the Blessing. I have ation amazingly well. It goes without say- train, and that I could have Your Support come to trust my parents more. ing that the Japanese commanders and the courage to witness. I felt Dear Brothers and Sisters, My way of thinking about the adult leadership of STF give their 100%, that whatever we are asking Blessing has changed. I am more including sacrificing their Blessed Cen- our children to do, we must artyn, Izabela, Sonia, Christine and Jacob determined to prepare myself in tral Families. We owe a debt of gratitude also be able and willing to do. Byrne would like to thank you all for your sup- the best way possible for my future to Hyun Jin Nim and the staff of STF for In this way we can feel a deep- Mport during this challenging time for our fam- spouse and family.” Jinju Watan- picking up the challenge of making straight er connection to them and work ily. Through that experience abe the way of the Lord with the 2nd Gener- alongside of them even when we have again realized the “I had a lot of doubts and neg- ation.” David and Karen Rogers, STF par- we are apart. When I got on incredible hearts of our pre- ative thoughts about the Bless- ents the train in Denver I noticed cious church family. ing, but now I am more open- a young man and felt com- Please Visit Jinjoo’s Website minded about it. This workshop Parent Testimony pelled to sit in the seat behind http://www.Home-Harbor- could not answer all of my ques- As with the STF kick-off workshop in him. His name is Darvin Blair. Inn.Com/pearljinjoo.htm tions, but I could understand the Barrytown in August, I was once again I had a whole day to witness and learn more about The importance of the Blessing more so moved and blessed to attend the STF to him, off and on, and I pray Pearl Foundation. ❖ than before.” Anonymous ❖ Unification News

twenty minutes by Bridgeport region- al leader Rev. Yang Young-taek, fol- lowed by twenty minutes of Japanese reading by Kananawa leader Yashuji Tour of the Fatherland Takahashi, and concluding with the last twenty minutes in English by Mary- epresentatives from Japan Sano Kunio, concluding with the final dominium early in the morning and land State leader Edwin Cornier. The and the USA started a spe- 20 minutes in English by Indiana State ascended Mount Jiri all the way up to closing prayer was offered by Ishikawa cial program on Thursday leader Jack Harford. The closing prayer Nogodan in the snow! They victorious- regional leader Yabusame Hironori. 7 November 2002 by par- was offered by FFWPU USA President ly returned to the buses with their heads After breakfast, the group depart- ticipating in the five o’clock Rev. Michael Jenkins. Rhoondokhae with True Parents at Han- The group left nam Official Residence. There, True Ilseong Jirisan Con-

Father stressed the importance of sharing one heart, one body and one mindset cen- tering on God. He also explained the meaning of the Holy Burning Ceremony and then went on to form trini- ties among Korean, Japanese and American lead- ers, repre- senting the Blessing at the family level. Thereafter, True Parents ed from Bugok Ilseong had photographs taken with each ten Condo for Gyeongju in trinities. order to visit Seokku- Following a brief visit to the Inde- ram and Bulguksa, two pendence Hall at Cheonan, the tour world cultural heritage group stopped over in Namwon, famous sites listed by UNESCO. as the site of the well-known story of Gyeongju was formerly Chun Hyang. the ancient capital city The 2nd Day of the Shilla Kingdom, The 5 o’clock hoondokhae began with which revered Buddhism a 20-minute reading in Korean by Nation- and therefore built up al Messiah to Slovakia Rev. Kim Sung- both sites as sacred won, followed by another 20 minutes places of worship. in Japanese by Tokyo regional leader Stopping for a deli- cious lunch of “Sam- gyetang” (Ginseng Chick- en broth), the group con- tinued their tour of the Fatherland by heading covered in snowflakes, departing from north along the East North Cholla Province for South Coast, reaching Seorak Ilseong Condo Gyeongsang Province, arriving in by nightfall. Tongyeong City in the afternoon to board After a sumptuous dinner, the group a ferry boat for a cruise around the were warmly welcomed by Kangwon waters where Admiral Yi Sun-shin fought Federations Chairman Rev. Pak Won- his famous battle against the Japan- geun, who is also the national messi- ese invaders. ah to Denmark. He offered a closing The day ended with the group’s arrival prayer for the unity of the Father nation at Bugok Ilseong Condominium, where of Korea, the Mother nation of Japan, the newly formed trinities began “liv- and the Elder Son nation of America. ing together” by sharing the same rooms The following day’s schedule will include for the night. The following day’s sched- the ascent of Mount Seorak. ule consists of a visit to Gyeongju, the The 4th day ancient capital of the Shilla Kingdom. The day began at the Seminar Room The 3rd Day of the Ilseong Seoraksan Condomini- The tour group’s daily schedule began um with the first five o’clock service as usual with hoondokhae at 5 a.m. using the New Family Pledge prefixing starting with the Korean reading of see TOUR on page 16 Unification News TTRUERUE CCHILDRENHILDREN’’SS DDAYAY CCELEBRATEDELEBRATED IN IN KKOREAOREA by Rev. Michael Jenkins bout 3,000 gathered at the Su Taek Ri training center in Kuri City on the outskirts of Seoul on November 5, 2002 to cel- ebrateA the 43rd True Children’s Day. The training center is a huge beau- tiful auditorium on the Il Hwa fac- tory grounds. There is a stage upon which the offering table sits which is carpeted with perfect red carpet- ing. The carpet of the whole audito- rium is pink and looks new. The stage is trimmed both above and in the back drop with a very deep maroon curtain with rich gold trim. Father looked absolutely ageless with a dark blue suit with a cream colored shirt with a beautiful read and dark blue tie. He has settled into a vibrant unchanging appearance. Mother looked beautiful with a dark maroon suit of a felt texture with a rich velour appearance. Her sleeves were multicolored (light brown, maroon, and patterns) of a finer material. Her dress matched her sleeves. Mother looks magnificent. About 3,000 can sit comfortably on the floor, maybe more. The Elders of the worldwide movement assem- bled there preparing with prayer. There are large television screens placed on each side of the audito- rium providing all with very good views of the proceedings. The offer- ing table was traditional with the brightest colors of fruits and cook- ies and all kinds of beautiful foods representing all of creation. Seven candles were standing before the altar. Rev. Kwak led the 7am pledge service. This time pledge was done in our dress clothes and not Holy Robes. Father and Mother entered in a quiet serenity and began light- ing the candles. First the center candle then the one on the far right, then far left and back and forth until all seven were lit. Then Father prayed. Then True Parents offered their Kyung Bae to Heavenly Father, then Father took his place behind the offering table Father and then Father and Mother the phrase “AS THE OWNER to hold the Coronation Ceremony for and True Mother bowed. Then repre- asked that everyone be given some- OF CHEON IL GUK, Our family …” the Kingship of God’s for the sake of senting all True Family, Julia Moon thing from the offering table. Each family and church must recite Cheon Il Guk, which is also why we and her son did Kyung Bae. Then the At the commemorative service, Father the revised Family Pledge, beginning have to have a new pledge. second generation bowed. Then all the emphasized the Bible verse, “But seek each of the eight verses with the phrase, The term Cheon Il Guk came about congregation did Kyung Bae. first His kingdom and His righteous- “As the owner of Cheon Il Guk, our fam- thanks to True Parents. Since the estab- Next representatives of three pri- ness” the meaning of which we must ily….” lishment of God’s Kingship, the Realm mary nations, Korea, Japan and Amer- declare to as many people as possible. Father also referred to the new Fam- of Life of the Completed Settlement of ica did Kyung Bae. Then representa- Father said that the common hope of ily Pledge as the Cheon Il Guk Pledge. the Parents of Heaven and Earth, the tives of all the Continents on earth (The all peoples is the establishment of God’s He said that we must burn off all the Rallies for the Harmony and Unity of continental directors). Then represen- kingdom, and that the Rallies for the things we used to use in the satanic Heaven and Earth, and the Holy Burn- tatives of the major religions, Chris- Harmony and Unity of Heaven and world to be reborn as citizens of Cheon ing Ceremony for the Peace, Unity and tianity, Confucianism, Buddhism, Islam Earth, held on 16th and 20th October, Il Guk. We must become the citizens Liberation of Heaven and Earth have and Hinduism. Then representatives were to proclaim that meaning. At the of Cheon Il Guk through the Transi- been completed. Therefore, Father said, of the Free World and the Communist end of the rallies, blessed families par- tion of the Three Ages Four Position we now need a new nation, and that is World. ticipated in the “Holy Burning Cere- Foundation Registration Unification Cheon Il Guk. Finally Rev. and Mrs. Kwak as the mony for the Peace, Unity and Libera- Blessing Ceremony (the Registration True Father wrote on the board, “The central representative couple of all tion of Heaven and Earth.” Father Blessing). Day of the Peace, Unity and Equaliza- Blessed Central Families gave a very explained that this was to burn off True Father asked members if they tion of Cheon Il Guk” at 11:33. He deep and tearful prayer of the realiza- everything that had satanic stains. all had gone through the process of reg- explained the word Equalization (Pyeong- tion of the grace that is coming from Father wrote in Chinese characters, istration and told them that they must jeong): “Everything is at an equal level, our True Parents and the incredible “Revolution of the Mind [Spirit]” and all go to their designated mission areas. and there are no things that are unequal” amount of sacrifice they have offered, explained that revolution means to turn As the Israelites had to leave for Canaan, He then wrote: “Announcement and which none of us can fully comprehend. things upside down from the very root, we must also leave our old homes and Proclamation of the Coming of the Age With tears the whole congregation began and that all members need a revolu- move towards the new Cheon Il Guk of Equalization of the Peace and Unity to weep. On the conclusion of the Prayer, tion of mind. by resolving chaotic situations in our of Cheon Il Guk.” Father was smiling with incredible love designated mission areas. Only then He said, “Heaven and Earth are the Change to Family Pledge to Rev. Kwak and to all of us. Then can we liberate the nation to become same, they are equalized.” The purpose Father distributed the offering table to True Father specifically directed us the new Cheon Il Guk. of the Coronation Ceremony for the the True Family, then to Mother then to begin the New Family Pledge with He explained that True Parents had see CHILDREN’S DAY on page 16 Unification News Educators Conference at UTS by Tony Devine expectation and it was the first time ership and Teamwork was conveyed. cialized area going forward. such a conference has occurred specif- True Parents and Hyun Jin Nim’s All of the educators present truly val- n the past few months True Par- ically for educators. guidance provided a common base for ued the opportunity to network and ents have placed special focus on Over 100 educators came from all all of us to unite around especially in discover what each was doing in their education . in particular, the edu- over the United States for this three our efforts going forward. This creates respective areas of education and thus cation of our second generation. day program. The par- a model of trans- learn from one another. All participants Father instructed us to read “Sun ticipants represent- formation for our were given a contact sheet so that they IMyung Moon’s Philosophy of Educa- ed diverse back- ongoing educational can network with each other directly tion” for Hoon Dok Hae during the month grounds, interests outreach and and better support one another fol- of October, and during the Alaska Edu- and educational focus efforts. lowing the conference. Every single par- cators workshop, True Parents were and many wondered This also gave ticipant expressed their gratitude for guiding us daily through Hoon Dok Hae if such a novel gath- focus and clarity to this unique opportunity to get togeth- on our 2nd generation properly inher- ering would in fact the remainder to er as educators with the goal to con- iting heavenly tradition. work. the program which tinuously improve their ongoing efforts. In alignment with True Parent’s We had school consisted of pro- The following comments from several emphasis and concern for education, administrators, youth fessional develop- educators represented the sentiment Hyun Jin Nim’s Kodiak workshops ministry, children’s ment breakout ses- of most: focused on preparing leaders to be effec- ministry, home- sions, topical focus “This was one of the best conferences tive educators and that we would inher- schoolers, Sunday school teachers, pub- groups and best practice panels. I have attended for vision-building and it the original culture of heart of living lic school teachers, community service There was a resource fair where the information sharing.” “God was here. for the sake of others, ownership and organizations, marriage educators and best educational materials developed He really wants us to realize how much teamwork. counselors, parenting experts, cur- by our members were displayed. In we have to give, to each other and to The Fall 2002 Educators Conference riculum development, character edu- addition many educators brought prom- the world.” “I was most deeply moved was organized for the benefit of those cators, CARP, SFP and others all in the ising practice resources that they are by the content illustrating True Father’s who were unable to attend the Kodiak same gathering. using effectively in their mission to and Hyun Jin Nim’s approach to edu- workshop. To this end, the program The program started with a greeting share with the conference. On Sunday cation.” “Through this conference I now focused on a few key purposes, name- from Dr. Tyler Hendricks, President of the first session was on what it means have deeper conviction, a larger vision ly to convey the key insights shared by UTS. The orientation focused on True to be a transformative educator along and a wealth of resources that I never True Parents and Hyun Jin Nim. We Parents and Hyun Jin Nim’s perspec- with World CARP’s Educational Epis- knew existed.” also wanted to get to know and appre- tive on education and ended with a temology and the power of the Modu- Every single person left with new ciate one another as educators, to coor- beautiful quote from Father on the “irre- lar Educational Concept. During the inspiration, new ideas and energized dinate our efforts in regards to the edu- pressible desire to teach.” Everyone final session all participants divided to want to give more. We all want to cation of second generation, improve wanted a copy of the quote. Each day into action committees such as sum- thank True Parents and Hyun Jin Nim our effectiveness as educators, create started with HDH from Sun Myung mer camps, youth ministry, schools, for the inspiration to gather and unite a network of support among educators Moon’s Philosophy of Education. Dur- children ministry, SFP, CARP, staff as educators and in giving a strong root and share resources and best practices. ing the morning sessions the Original development, character education, etc. to our efforts together. ❖ Response and Participants Culture of Heart content that empha- and created a list of action steps that sizes Living for the Sake of Others, Own- they will pursue to develop that spe- The response was beyond everyone’s Prayer Condition for et us bring great joy to our bility. True Parent’s for the Decem- December 7th Blessing 5. The Unity and Blessing of all reli- ber 7th Blessing. Father has gions centering on Christianity and said that it will be a day in The following prayer points should 3. The Unity of all Christian lead- that all patriotic Americans and peo- which great reconciliation can be the focus: ers (John The Baptist ACLC and oth- ple of conscious will receive the bless- Loccur. Centering on the Regional Direc- 1. The Victory of True Parents and ers) with True Parents and that they ing and join the Blessed Family move- tors the length of prayer can be decid- True Family in all Providential activi- might understand and support of the ment. ed. Also chain fasting is encouraged. ties in expanding the Cheon Il Guk in resolution of Jesus and all saints. 6. That the foundation for reconcil- The most important condition that this year of 2002. (Clouds of Witnesses). iation of all enemies can be realized we can make at this time is to reach 2. The Unity of all leaders, Blessed 4. The Victory of the December 7th through this December 7th Blessing. 7. That America will fulfill its role out to Christian leaders and high level Central Families and organizations Blessing in America and worldwide. ❖ people of faith to attend the Blessing. centering on our True Parents. That Christianity fulfill its responsi- as the Elder Son Nation.

plete settlement of Cheon Il Guk. Through be one. Parents and children, as well can bring their wishes in front of their CHILDREN’S DAY the Holy Burning Ceremony for the as God and each one of us, should be ancestors and in front of God.” Peace, Unity and Liberation of Heaven together. From now, wherever you go, Father told us to remember this day from page 15 and Earth, we have now entered the you are not alone. When the head of a of this proclamation. Father had all the Kingship of God, the Rally for the Unity age in which all wrongdoings caused religious order is called, he must respond. members stand and raise both hands and Completed Settlement of the Par- by Satan have been washed away.” When descendants sincerely ask some- in a solemn pledge. They shouted three ents of Heaven and Earth, and the Ral- Accordingly, “We must realize the thing of their ancestors, the ancestors times, “We pledge! We pledge! We pledge!” lies of the Realm of Life of the Unity right of being together, participating must respond to the call of the fami- True Father blessed them with a strong and Completed Settlement of the Par- together and loving together as we live lies of Cheon Il Guk. The spirit world voice: “True Parents bless you all!” ❖ ents of Heaven and Earth is the com- together with God in this age. Our mind can now freely come down to earth. It and body must not be separated but is now the age when people on earth

Rogers; * Christian Minister Rev. Wal- to leave directly for Incheon Interna- Mount Seorak is an extremely pop- TOUR ter Battle representing the Elder Son tional Airport for their return flights to ular holiday destination on the coast from page 14 Nation of America. * Headquarters Plan- the Motherland, amidst many an emo- of the East Sea (Dong Hae) between the each of the eight verses with the phrase ning Department Director Ahn Ho-yul tional farewell from their newly-found Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and the Thir- “Cheon Il Guk Ju In” (As the owners of representing the Father Nation of Korea. American brothers. The remaining mem- ty-Eighth Parallel. It was no wonder the Cheon Il Guk...) introduced by True Particularly the last testimony caught bers of the pilgrimage tour group depart- then that the return journey to Seoul Father at the 43rd True Children’s Day the attention of the audience when a ed from the Ilseong Seorak Condo- lasted many hours stretching from commemorative service five days ago. very enthusiastic member of the Japan- minium at 8 a.m. to ascend the heights lunchtime to dinnertime as the tour Thereafter, representative testi- ese delegation gave a most lively simul- of Mount Seorak in order to witness its buses crawled through very heavy traf- monies were given by: * Adam Nation- taneous interpretation from English glory and splendor. fic that Sunday afternoon. In fact, it al Messiah to Slovakia Rev. Kim Sung- into Japanese, punctuated throughout Upon arrival at Mount Seorak, the was not until ten in the evening that won; * Headquarters Family Depart- with Allelujahs and Amens, providing group had to make a cable car reser- the tired but happy participants trooped ment Director Shirai Tamio representing us all perhaps with an immediate exam- vation at the overcrowded national park, into Sutaek-ri Central Training Center the Mother Nation of Japan; * Kunma ple of Il Shim, Il Che, Il Nyeom (One before using the extra waiting hour to to spend Sunday night before many of Regional Leader Shimura Teizo repre- Heart, One Body and One Mindset)! enjoy the sea air and to buy seaweed them would be whisked early next morn- Following a sumptuous breakfast at and cuttlefish at the beach by the Naksan ing to Incheon International Airport for senting the Mother Nation of Japan; * ❖ North Carolina representative David 7 a.m., many Japanese brothers had Temple a fifteen-minute drive away. their return flights home. Unification News

n Saturday named it the October 12, NY Ambassadors for Peace Seminar INTERRELI- at the Tar- GIOUS CONVO- rytown Hilton Hotel, the CATION FOR New York Region held its WORLD PEACE. It began with two Ofirst “Ambassadors for Peace” edu- readings, one from True Father’s words cational seminar and its first “Phys- on the topic of peace (by Beryl Green), ical World Resolution.” and the other on the testimonies from It started off in the morning with the spiritual world (by Rev. Tom Cor- the Ambassadors for Peace educa- ley). After the readings Rev. Jenkins tional seminar. Rev. Bruce Grodner helped the Christians in the audience (pastor of Westchester County) did connect to the spirit of the event by an excellent job as the emcee for the offering biblical quotes in an enthu- event. Rev. Andrew Compton (vice- siastic mini-sermon. He was then fol- regional director) gave the welcom- lowed by Archbishop Stallings who ing remarks followed by a video that gave a powerful intro- introduced the IIFWP. The duction to what had goal of the meeting did taken place in heaven not focus on a call to and what was taking action, but rather to help place now on the earth. them to more deeply He then encouraged understand True Parent’s everyone to join in sign- vision for the IIFWP, its ing the resolution that history, its guiding prin- had been signed by the ciples, and its goals. After saints in the spiritual the video, Mr. Antonio world. Betencourt gave a power This was followed by point presentation which four very brief testi- offered a much fuller intro- two testimonies that presented con- monies from represen- duction to the IIFWP. Mr. crete examples of our activities. Robin tatives of four faiths, Islam (Imam Konate Betencourt has a very dig- Baum presented the Service for Peace of Harlem), Buddhism (Monk Bang of nified and statesmen like personality woman, one of whom was the first black initiative and Taj Hamad presented our East Garden), Judaism (Dr. Andrew which gave a greater sense of author- council woman in her city, and one global activities (including the Moslem Wilson of UTS), and Christianity (Dr ity to the contents. At the same time Imam. The majority of the 60 partici- conference in Indonesia). Michelle Berry-McMaster of Brooklyn). his presentation was very spirited and pants were ministers from our church After lunch Rev. Esteban Galvan Finally Rev. Jenkins asked the four reli- on several occasions the audience outreach efforts. took over as emcee, and did a tremen- gious representatives to join with him in the signing of the resolution. The responded with applause and shouts The educational seminar ended with dous job of guiding us through the “Res- ❖ of AMEN!. the lunch program. Over lunch we olution” program. On our banner we program concluded with a prayer. In the audience we had two council offered the guests entertainment and

Ambassador for Peace Conference in NJ Ambassador for by Rev. Barry Geller nizations, gave Peace certificates. The new Ambas- raise the Lord everyone!, Father Moon’s views on the work sadors represent- Salaam Alechem. Peace be ed many areas of upon you. These were the greet- of the United Nations and World human endeavor, ings to the more than 120 including the assis- pastors, civic leaders, edu- Peace. During dinner tant director of Pcators and business men and women banking and we saw the video gathered at the New Jersey Ambas- finance for the state sador for Peace conference held Sun- with the UN and its impact on society. entitled “The Glob- al Work of the of N J, City Coun- day, November 3, 2002 at the Robert Imam Mohammad Qatanani spoke about cilmen from Newark Treat Hotel, Newark, NJ. the Islamic perspective on world peace. IIFWP. After a beautiful rendi- and Orange, NJ, After Pastor Jesse Edwards invoca- Imam Qatanani is the leader of over Teachers from tion four speakers presented their ideas 2,000 Muslims in Paterson, NJ. Next, tion of Arirang by our NJ New Hope Newark’s West Kin- on how their activities help bring peace the former State Representative, Hon- ney High School in their communities. orable Marian Crecco informed us of Choir, Mr. Antonio Betancourt shared and other schools Dr. Elton T. Byrd. Pastor of Fellow- her 143 year struggle to pass absti- in Newark, Mem- ship Missionary Baptist Church, a lead- nence legislation in the NJ State legis- True Parent’s ideas on World Peace. bers of New Jer- ing pastor in the city of Newark shared lature. Mr. Taj Hamad of the World sey’s business his observations of Father Moon’s work Association of Non Governmental Orga- This conference centered on the community also idea of hearing enjoyed the event. other’s thoughts In conclusion, on world peace Mr. Betancourt’s and then pre- presentation was senting Father’s deep and broad both inspirational and informative about IL WHA KOREAN GINSENG the work of True Parents in promoting view. Extraordinary Health Tonic After Pastor Edward’s introduc- world peace. The new Ambassadors for tion to the “Inspirations from Heav- Peace departed joyfully, after receiving en” (Cloud of Witnesses), Mrs. Hope their beautiful certificates. Mansei to Igarashi read Jesus’ moving testi- True Parents in the era of Cheon Il Guk! Rev. Geller is Vice Regional Director, mony along with brief readings from Region #3 NJ, PA, DE. ❖ Buddhism, Confucian- ism, and Islam. Rev. Levy Daugherty and Rev. Philip Thomas, New Jer- sey’s ACLC Co-chair exhorted the crowd to support our True Par- ents by signing the res- olution. More than half Lowest Prices for UC members (mention this Ad.) the participants respond- ed by signing. Contact: New World Products, 20 W. 56th St. 5th Fl. Rev. John Hong, NY NY 10019 • tel: 212-245-3620 • fx 212-245-3557 Regional Director, closed the meeting by award- email: [email protected] • Distributors wanted ing more than 50 Unification News by Dan Fefferman Forced Conversion in Japan: apanese people often joke about how everything we do in the west is backwards. We read from left to right; they read Justice Turned Upside Down from right to left. We greet each after the court refused her request for confined her in secret for 15 months. ed in her attempted forced conversion, otherJ “horizontally” by shaking hands; an injunction against further attempts She finally escaped and returned to the knowing full well that she was being held they greet each other “vertically” by bow- to “deprogram” her, she fears even to church. After a drawn-out court battle, against her will. She also claims that he ing. We sleep on our sides or stomach, bring her two children to her hometown the Hiroshima High Court overturned a pushed her around the locked apartment facing the earth; they sleep on their backs, to visit their grandparents. lower court’s decision to grant the her in which she was confined, struck her facing heaven. This time though, the While the Japanese courts thus refuse injunctive relief and reduced the mone- on at least one occasion, and threatened Japanese are the ones that have got it to protect the freedom of Unificationists tary judgment to a mere $1,200—includ- her with further violence if she did not backwards. to believe and practice their religious ing only $800 for damages and $400 for renounce her plans to marry her fiancé In several shocking court cases, Japan- faith, ex-members of the church receive her attorney’s fees. Again this was despite in a UC wedding. ese judges have given a virtual free pass lucrative judgments. On August 22 anoth- the court’s finding of fact that physical Antal eventually decided to pretend to the practice of forced religious con- er court granted damages of 9 million force was clearly used both to kidnap that she had lost her faith in order to version, while criminalizing voluntary yen ($75,000) to three plaintiffs who and to confine Mrs. Tomizawa for an find a means of escape. She claims that arranged marriages in a religious tradi- alleged that the Unification Church (UC) extended period of time in order to get Shimizu agreed that the special locking tion. had “forced” them to marry “against their her to renounce her faith. devices on the apartment’s windows could The legal controversies involve adult will” in one of the church’s mass mar- Unification Church members say they be removed. While her captors’ guard members or ex-members of the Unifica- riages ceremonies. In this case, there feel victimized by the current climate of was down, she opened the verandah win- tion Church, founded by the Rev. and was no question of physical force, while intolerance toward new religions brought dow and dropped two floors to the ground, Mrs. Sun Myung Moon of Korea. In the- in the Antal case, the court found that about by Japan’s understandable out- fracturing her hip in the process. Despite ory, Japanese law recognizes all of those physical force was indeed used. rage against the Aum Shinrikyo sect. extreme pain, she was able to escape involved as adults responsible to make Worse than the monetary damages for They also point out that Japan’s judicial and return to her fiancé and their church. their own decisions in matters of religion the church is the court’s finding that in policy protects the illegal actions of cer- Mitsuko’s husband Chris is intent on and marriage. But in practice, the courts this case the church’s practice of arranged tain rival Christian ministers who are getting justice for himself and his wife, seem to have ruled that they not deal- marriages was “illegal.” Such a finding actively involved in the deprogramming who is now the mother of their two boys. ing with adults acting of their own accord, strikes at the heart of the church’s the- activities. “It’s not just for ourselves that we want but either with children in their mid-late ology and tradition, in which members According to the testimony of Mitsuko this,” says Chris. “We need to send a 20s or with people not acting under their usually opted to have Reverend Moon Antal, a mainstream Christian minister message to the deprogrammers that their own free will. recommend a marriage partner. named Yoshio Shimizo both advised her crimes will not go unpunished.” Earlier this year, after an adult Uni- In a second deprogramming case tried parents to con- The practice of forcible deprogram- ficationist had been physically kidnapped this year, 20 deprogrammers and their fine her and ming of adult members of new religions and forcibly confined against her will for colleagues had used chains and a lead actively was common in the US during the 1970’s 70 days in order to make her leave the pipe to break into a church building and partic- and ‘80s until criminal cases and law- church, the Tokyo District Court refused brutally attack the pastor with a stun- ipat- suits such as the Antal’s put the depro- to grant either injunctive or monetary gun. Their target was Hiroko Tomizawa, Just grammers out of business. relief to the victim. The victim, Mitsuko a 31-year-old female UC member. The Despite numerous complaints to Japan- Antal, currently lives in Korea with her deprogrammers dragged the struggling Released ese police by deprogramming victims, American husband. She was forcibly con- Mrs. Tomizawa out the door and forcibly however, Japanese prosecutors have not fined on two separate occasions. Today, filed even one criminal case enforcing Dan Fefferman’s their laws against kidnapping or forcible confinement in such cases. ❖ al Committee for Children gave an overview Newest Album of the 10-Year Plan for Children in Mon- IIFWP golia. There was also a presentation on ‘NGO Activities for Children in Mongo- lia,’ based on the UN appeal, ‘Let’s Say Featuring the title song plus: Yes For Children.’ The important role of Mongolia NGOs was emphasized because in real- I Pray in My Own Name ¥ ity, besides the families and sometimes Use Our Blessings Wisely ¥ by Mr. Yasushi M. Matsumoto in place of, NGOs deal directly with the Fare Thee Well Heavenly immediate needs of children. n connection with the United Nations’ Ms. Gantumur from the Mongolian Soldiers ¥ Trees of Life ¥ and Special Session on Children (May Women’s Buyani, spoke about ‘Buddhism 8-10), Mongolia offered its own many other old and new Teaching and Raising Children.’ Mr. Tsog- insights and recommendations by bayar, IIFWP Mongolia, shared about the original songs inspired by our holding a Session called, “Making ‘Value of the World Peace Blessing for Unification Experience Ia World Fit for Children and Mongolia’s Children.’ The World Peace Blessing is Effort,” held at the Palace of Youth in gaining world-wide acceptance as a tool Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on May 10th. The that directly impacts children’s lives event was sponsored by the IIFWP (Mon- A Individual album: $10 ¥ or get all/any through the moral uplifting of the fami- golia Chapter), the International Educa- combination of three for $20 ly. tional Foundation (IEF) and the Children The presentation by the City Educa- Dan and Susan will pay shipping and Youth Development Department of tion Department and ‘model school’ fea- Young inside US. Add $3 shipping and the Capital City. turing three students was one of the high- The event sought to explain Mongo- handling for overseas shipments. lights of the afternoon. The ‘model school’ lia’s efforts, challenges and successes in is teaching an innovative curriculum dealing with their youth and also high- Be sure to order soon for called ‘education for purity.’ This cur- Man’s lighted innovative educational curricula riculum has been established as one of holiday gift giving! on character education and what is being the best ways to combat HIV/AIDS among ¥ Please send ____ copies of called ‘education for purity’ youth. ÒA Young ManÕs FaithÓ (CD only) The speakers and participants at the Faith Presentations from the Women’s Fed- Mongolian Session represented govern- ¥ Please send ____ copies of eration for World Peace, ‘A Vision for ment, business, religion, civil society, Establishing a Moral City;’ Service for ÒDanÕs Greatest HitsÓ (cassette only) child’s rights representatives and edu- Peace, ‘Service Action and Making Chil- ¥ Please send ____ copies of cators working directly with Mongolia’s dren Peacemakers and the Youth Feder- youth. Keeping in sync with the UN event, ÒUnknown GemsÓ ation for World Peace concluded the pro- three high school students addressed the ❑ ❑ gram. ( CD or cassetteÑcheck one) participants in Mongolia, as a key UN It is the hope of the organizers of the Please make checks payable to Dan objective was to feature young people in Mongolian Session to continue this work. the proceedings. The goal of the organ- and Susan Fefferman, 8018 “We realize that this is just the beginning izers of the Mongolian Session was to in Making a World Fit for Children. Through Wingate Drive, Glenn Dale MD, provide a model of implementation for partnerships and other strategic alliances 20769. For more information contact other countries to refer to. that offer a cross-cultural and multi-sec- Mr. Tuvshintogs, a government offi- [email protected] or call 301-464-3472. toral approach the UN goals can be real- cial representing the Mongolian Nation- ized.” ❖ Unification News

e held another simple yet wonderful and suc- ACLC Prayer Breakfast in Chicago cessful Prayer Break- one family and community. all follow the same course fast on October 15, What made this month’s ACLC Meet- of Moses, Noah, David, 2002 at the True Light ing very unique and spe- Solomon, Jonah, Peter , MissionaryW Baptist Church cial was the presence of Paul and believe it or not with Dr. A. Harold White, our brother Minister we(he said, as Islam) fol- as the host Pastor. This Thomas Muhammad low and believe the same month’s theme is minis- from the nation of Islam, Jesus as yours and that terial Empowerment for as the guest speaker. He we believe in his second Kingdom Building—thy spoke about the Chris- coming. And these words kingdom come, thy will be tian-Islam relationship. have made everyone done, on earth as it is in He started up being scream out loud, Hal- heaven. And this has grateful to be a part of lelujah! And Amen! attracted about a hundred people who ACLC and most of all to have received Because of this, he was were in attendance today. Seven new inspirations from the life and works of embraced more by every- pastors were welcomed and have shared the Rev. and Mrs. Moon. He also have one. Indeed, Minister their eagerness to be a part of this con- expressed his deep fellowship with Thomas Muhammad ference. Dr. White started the program Christian brothers and sisters in which have given us a great with a joyful welcoming remarks and he has learned and felt since his con- inspiration. with some words of inspirations. Rev. nection to ACLC. He added that he is One of the goals of Charles Bowers, is one of those who not a follower of the Rev. Moon but a this prayer breakfast is have been strongly connected with us follower of the Truth. Because of this to invite these key pas- for more than a decade, gave an open- sense of brotherhood and camaraderie, tors for the DP Work- ing prayer which sounded like a song. he was moved and despite of many shops and Bishop Our Then a delicious breakfast was served oppositions and differences, he has Bishop Kim also offi- courtesy of the host? good cooks. This kept his connection with us. He has cially welcomed and time, Mrs. Akemi Nguyen, was invited understood that the life of devout men introduced the six new to offer a solo and she sang a song ded- and women of God in history were never and young spirited STF members who by the Rev. Joseph McAfee and after icated to Jesus and one holy song— easy just like the life of many in our just came to Chicago to all pastors and that everyone was dismissed with a joy- Light of Grace—and she was praised religious leadership like the Rev. Moon guests, and promoted their activities ful feeling in his/her heart through the by the audience for having such a beau- and the Minister Louis Farrakhan. like the service for peace that they offer hugs and handshakes each one has tiful voice. Then Bro. Odell Reed was He began his sermon by saying that to many churches, schools and other received. ❖ called for a testimony and he said that we all follow the same, one and only institutions. it is always nice to work together as God (as also stated by the Quoran). We Finally, the closing prayer was said Ambassadors for Peace in Los Angeles by Rev. Michael Jenkins opened with a powerpoint presentation from heaven are confirmed by their coun- must realize that we are not just deal- on the fundamentals of the IIFWP and terparts on earth there is an outpouring ing with enmity or conflict only between n advanced education for the the Ambassador for Peace appointment. He of spirit that cannot be described in words. contemporaries but we represent histo- Ambassadors for Peace was highlighted the theme that the there are That’s why it says in the book of Acts, “In ry and must realize that the conflicts we convened November 4 in Los many cultural spheres throughout the the Last Days I will pour out my spirit see now are rooted in our ancestors. There- Angeles. Led by Rev. Ku, Bil- world and now the Culture of peace is on all flesh, and your sons and your fore we must reconcile by loving all races lie Ann, Rev. Tim Henning emerging that is calling all of them to daughters shall prophesy.” It really is a and religions and sacrificing for our ene- andA Ms. Sheri Reuter and incredible cross become one. It is based on the values of pouring out of the holy spirit. In these mies. He then called upon a Christian section of the high level leaders from a faith and family. Just as with the New readings I’ve seen people completely reject leader, a Buddhist, an American Indi- broad array of professions assembled to York conference recently, something very the proclamation, only to have a 180 an, a Jewish leader, a Chinese leader further their understanding of their powerful is going on when these semi- degree turn around just a short time and Imam, and finally a representative appointment as Ambassadors for Peace. nars are held. after. of a Communist country to come for- Over 120 Ambassadors for Peace assem- Deep within the hearts of the leaders Rev. Jenkins gave the fundamentals ward. They all embraced and pledged bled at the Sheraton Gateway Airport assembled is an incredible yearning to concerning Father’s direction that peace that they will love all races and peoples. Hotel. The Ambassadors were appoint- end the culture of war and realize the cannot come unless we know the reali- Jesus love is so great that it knows ed by True Parents through True Moth- culture of peace. Antonio had an amaz- ty of the Spirit World. Whey can’t there no boundaries therefore America as the er’s 2001 tour, the International Lead- ing spirit as he called upon them to stand be peace between the races? The real- second Israel should take the lead in lov- ership Seminar of December 2001 or the courageously for the values of faith and ity is that if we don’t untangle the pain ing all religions and races. America was recent tour of True Mother in Septem- love for all religions and belief in the and frustration found in the spirit world founded with this spirit and planted with- ber. They are composed of elected offi- sacred nature of the family. The Ambas- we will not be able to bring harmony in this soil is the maxim, “We hold these cials, professors, clergy, business lead- sadors gave a standing ovation. Then among peoples. That’s why Hebrews truths to be self evident that All men are ers and social and community leaders. Rev. Jenkins and Mr. Betancourt, along 39:11 indicates that those saints in the created equal.” Because of that Christ- Truly an international gathering the with Bishop G. Augustus Stallings gave spirit world who were promised perfec- ian spirit America could become the foun- program began with Mr. Keith McCarthy the certificates to 12 new appointees to tion by God cannot achieve it without dation for the Kingdom of God. Rev. former Mayor of Downey, Ca and cur- the Ambassador for Peace honor. A Jew- us. Therefore Ambassadors for Peace Jenkins also emphasized that the essence rent City Council member. Keith high- ish leader, Christian, Muslim Imam, Chi- see LOS ANGELES on page 20 lighted the them of Ambassadors for Peace nese gentleman, Korean, Buddhist all being a cooperative between all people came forward for the appointment. Every- of conscience. one could feel that something was going Rev. Tim Henning opened with a review on that was substantive and hopeful. The of the United Nations and the quotation walls are coming down. from the Bible outside of the UN “Let us Then we began the next phase of the Sunshine Flowers Corp. beat our swords into ploughshares, and program with the Dawning of the Cul- To Serve You, we will go that Extra Mile spears into pruning hooks.” How will we ture of Peace-Testimonies from Jesus bring peace? Through the Ambassadors and the saints. for Peace. The International choir of Rev. Jenkins introduced WFWP nation- Japanese Missionaries gave a beautiful al Vice President Mrs. Sheri Reuter to Toll Free: presentation of song that touched every- read the Clouds of Witnesses. The Japan- one. ese choir sang in the background as she The Ambassadors for Peace is a mis- read the testimonies from the spirit world. sion has enormous importance due to I have to admit, that when this portion the fact that the whole world is on the of the program is held, it is not easy. 1-800-786-8062 brink of war due to the terrorism threat. There is a bit of apprehension as the These Ambassadors represent heaven reading begins because it is so unusual and many have felt upon their appoint- and unique. Yet with each reading, as I Full Service ment that their “calling” is even greater witnessed in 12 cities on Mother’s tour. The than that of Ambassadors of a nation. Ocean City workshop for Clergy, the Mr. Antonio Betancourt, Secretary Ambassadors For Peace Seminars. Just Fresh Flowers and Supplies General of the IIFWP for North America, as Father said, when the testimonies Unification News London ILS Fosters Interreligious Unity by Tim Read WANGO, Mr. Taj Hamad. ing remarks in the first He said, “Since 9/11 the session said about Rev he 38th International Lead- face of Islam has become Kwak’s talk, “This was ership Seminar was held in tarnished, and many peo- taught with a brutal hon- London, England August 3, ple misunderstand what esty that cannot be 2002—one day prior to the it is all about.” He talked denied. One should teach 2nd Summit of World Mus- about the Second Sum- in schools like this. It is limT Leaders that was also taking place mit of World Muslim Lead- such a rare opportunity in London. The 90 partici- ers, which to meet a man who is pants who comprised the was to be speaking about God and leadership Seminar includ- held the next who really knows what ed a vast array of back- day, as an he is talking about. I am grounds and religions and opportunity so grateful to have been included 31 Muslims, 21 for Muslims invited.” Christians, 10 Hindus, 3 to promote Rev. Victoria Magin- Buddhists, 5 Sikhs, 2 Sci- greater ley who gave the open- entologists, 1 Jew, 1 Jain understand- ing invocation and is and 16 Unificationists. ing. faith meeting, ‘Prayers for Peace,’ which founder of the Trinity Fellowship that Mr. Iqbal Hussain, a writer Further presentations on is held in a number of locations in promotes spiritual growth and has and social scientist of inter- IIFWP activities in Britain fol- Britain, and the second on the re- done extensive work with the untouch- national acclaim said, “The lowed. Dr. David Earle gave a launch of the International Relief Friend- ables in India, living and working with IIFWP Seminars have great presentation on the Hyder- ship Foundation in Britain. them for several months at a time said, potential as they are not con- abad Interfaith Children’s Home The third and fourth sessions were “I felt an impressive presence of God fined to any specific religion. that houses 32 children and dedicated to two profound presenta- throughout the whole day.” They embrace almost all of the acts as a model for commu- tions on ‘The Significance of Eternal Rev. Daniel Moughrabi, a Christian world’s religions and under- nal harmony in the region as Life and the Spirit World’ and on ‘Mar- from an Arabic background and his line the importance of well as providing riage, Family and Blessing,’ which were wife were moved to tears when they goodness, love and a focus for inter- followed by the world peace marriage personally came forth for the world humility which are com- faith activity in rededication ceremony in which the peace blessing and said, “We already mon to all religions.” Britain, where whole audience participated. learned of the importance of working The seminar followed most of the funds Mrs. Ahlam Mira Akram, from the together. Under the direction of Rev. its usual schedule with are raised. Arab Organization for Human Rights, Dr. Moon and all the other leaders there an inspiring opening The next pres- who is campaigning for an Arab/Israeli is great potential to make significant plenary Keynote entation by Mrs. women’s reconciliation group, said in contributions to world peace.” Address given by Rev. Margaret Ali was her closing remarks, “This is a great Others present at the seminar includ- Chung Hwan Kwak, followed by a video on a series of conferences that IIFWP message. How can we get this into the ed Dr. Natubhai Shah who is the Pres- and powerpoint introduction to the conducts every two months on the media? This is just what we need – to ident of the Jain community in the IIFWP given by Dr. Thomas Walsh. theme, ‘The Role of Religious Leaders get people to meet and talk together U.K., Mr. O. P. Sharma who is the Pres- The second session consisted of a in Building a New Britain.’ The ses- from all types of backgrounds.” ident of the Hindu Council of Temples number of presentations. The first, on sion was concluded with two short pre- Mr. Alan Rainer, a Religious Edu- in the U.K. and Dr Iftikhar Ayaz MBE, the World Association of NGOs (WANGO), sentations, one on the monthly inter- cation teacher who gave the welcom- the Honorary Consul for Tuvalu. ❖ was given by the Secretary General of Columbus, OH Ministers’ Prayer Breakfast by Rev. Dr. John K. Mwamba then was demonstrated in our rela- need to stand up against the princi- get the audience that needs to hear a tionships with other ministers from palities of this evil world and this can specific message and follow up to see n Saturday, August 24, different denominations, cultures and be done only through our unity as cler- the impact, meaning the change that 2002 we had a Monthly races. gy. we all expect. She said that we need Ministers’ Prayer Break- Dr. Mwamba was the Emcee and Rev. Sam Adeyemi, Pastor of the to reach out more to ministers or peo- fast Meeting here in Colum- Rev. Anthony Flores was the keynote Overcomers’ Christian Center made ple in need of salvation and not saved bus, Ohio at the Ohio Fam- speaker. Rev. Flores is the National comments to say that ministers have ones or those who are already informed. Oily Church from 10 am to 1 pm. Co-Chairman of American Family Coali- not been strong when concerning mar- We invited all the ministers to attend A dozen of ministers were in atten- tion and the Vice-President of the Amer- riage and family. There is need of revival. the Blessing in September with 12 cou- dance. The ACLC statement of purpose ican Leadership Conference. Due to He called everyone to pray and exhort ples or more from their respective were read by Bishop John-Cassian some serious issues in the State of one another to be strong and stand up Churches. We announced the Bless- Lewis, an Orthodox Priest of the St. Ohio concerning the same-sex mar- for what is right. He believes strongly ing to be officiated by Rev. and Mrs. Sophia Orthodox Cathedral. The priest riages, there is a bill with the Legisla- in the Principles of Marriage and Fam- Moon, the founders of ACLC and other ended up explaining each point of the tive Service Commission that declares ily. He has been very active in our ACLC clergy as well. nine objectives enthusiastically and that same-sex marriages entered into activities. He’s the first to organize a We are encouraged with the pack- positively, but of course went beyond in another jurisdiction have no legal beautiful Marriage Blessing and Reded- age of the Clouds of Witnesses and the time limit. It was worthwhile for force or effect in Ohio, Rev. Flores ication Ceremony in his Church with especially with the clarification of ter- him to express his understanding and launched an invitation to ministers to over 100 couples. minology to proclaim True Parents with his involvement with ACLC. He said stand up in his presentation entitled: Dr. Viola Newton, a professor at the the massive distribution of the Clouds that the point on dissolving racial bar- “The Role of Marriage in Society and Ohio State University observed posi- of Witnesses. Yes, it is time to blow the riers by practicing the principle of lov- contributions that Religious Leaders tively that we always preach to the trumpet NOW! ❖ ing one’s enemies was vital to him and must make”. The ministers felt the choir. Therefore, we should plan to tar-

ing the yoke or curse that occurred at they had very strong opinions about how represented by Andy Weiss, Norma Fos- LOS ANGELES the fall of man. He then called on all the Messiah would come. They were ter represented the United Nations and from page 19 to find the spouse that God has prepared wrong and they missed him. Bishop many others came forward and signed for them. Stallings concluded,” How about you. Are the resolution confirming what had of peace must be found in the fami- Then Bishop Stallings came forward sure you know how Jesus will manifest already been proclaimed in heaven. ly. That man and woman are meant to to proclaim the Messiah. He took the the Second Coming?” The audience One pastor said afterwards, “Now I come together as the image of God. There- Ambassadors on a careful journey through was truly stunned. The clergy were understand, Father Moon was chosen, I fore there can be no betrayal or adul- history. Calling upon them to realize shouting and calling on the name of the can accept it now.” Another woman Amb. tery or the family is destroyed. Ambas- that though many would say “prepos- Lord. The Chinese were clapping and For Peace came and said. For the first sadors for Peace must stand against terous” when they hear Jesus revealing smiling. The American Indians were time I now feel ready to marry. I realize adultery and must teach purity to the that he chose Father Moon as the Mes- shaking their heads in agreement. that it is the purpose of life. Another, a children. That is why Father Moon is siah, we should proceed with prayer and Then Rev. Jenkins led a “Signing” of principal of a Los Angeles public school, anointing all religious leaders to bless patience. He reminded us of the time of the Resolution from heaven. The Imam said, “This was so exciting. I can feel that their congregations and followers. The Jesus. That virtually none of the reli- Budakji, the Christian pastor,( Rev. and we are going to succeed. We will be Ambas- communion of Husband and Wife to gious leaders were open to the idea that Mrs. Waller), the American Indians sadors for a new world.” ❖ drink of the same cup allows them to be he was the “Messiah”. Why? Because (Guyokla and Rev. Alambra ), Judaism grafted into God’s blood lineage break- Unification News TRUE PARENTS’ HISTORY FOR CHILDREN Liberation From Hung Nam by Sandra Lowen were brought out to be shot. The communists were let us keep very close to each other; if we die, we die determined that no one would be spared. Cell by cell, together, and if we live, we live together.” His disci- here were rumors spreading in the prison the prisoners were killed. The communists reached ples and other people gathered around him. As oth- camp that war was coming. The commu- the cell next to Father’s, but by this time it was very ers, including some communists, realized that wher- nist guards of the ever Father went the camp seemed nerv- bombs did not fall, ous. Something was they gathered close to aboutT to happen. Celebrating the 52nd Anniversary of the Liberation from him, too. One day, one of Father’s Father was set free prisoner disciples came to him the Tong Nee Concentration Camp in Hungnam, North by the United Nations and said that he might have a forces on October 14, chance to work in another part Korea, 10 AM, October 14, 2002, Seoul, Korea 1950. He had survived of the camp where the work two and a half years was much easier. He asked in that terrible place. Father if he should go there. It took him ten days Father looked at the man to get to Pyungyang, and said, “No, don’t go.” and he stayed there But the man continued to for forty days while think about the easier work at looking for his disci- that camp. He had been work- ples. ing so hard, and his bones were Why couldn’t Satan crying out for some rest. When kill Father in the his chance came, therefore, he camp? Why didn’t decided to take it and he went. Father die from star- A second prisoner disciple vation, hard work, from came to Father, and told him the shootings, or even he also had a chance to work from the bombs? It at the easier camp down the was because Father road; what did Father think? won the victory of love. Father looked at the man for It was a terrible time a moment, and then said, “All for Satan. Satan had right, go. But if anything seems accomplished so much suspicious to you, run back to through hate. So much this part of the camp immedi- evil was in the world ately.” That man also went. because of his hate. A short time later, in June But he was defeated 1950, North Korea attacked by a stronger force— South Korea. It was the begin- love. Because Father ning of the Korean War. had so much love in In August, Mr. Pak was his heart, he couldn’t released. Before leaving, he be destroyed. ❖ asked Father what he should do. Father told him, “Go to Pyungyang and tell the members not to worry about late. They decided to continue this terri- me, I will return soon.” ble work in the morning. It looked as if The Korean War progressed, and by October the Father had only a few hours to live! National Won Jeon Shrine bombing began near the Tong Nee Camp. The guards Before they could start the next day, were terrified for their own lives, and even more ter- however, bombs began falling on the camp. rified that their prisoners might escape. They decid- The United Nations forces had arrived. A National Won Jeon Shrine has been ed that they would just shoot all the prisoners so Terrified, the communist jailers ran to they couldn’t escape. The guards began with pris- underground shelters, leaving the pris- established at historic Ft. Lincoln oners outside the main camp. They ordered some oners out in the open. Staying alive among Cemetery near The Washington Times building. prisoners to line up and walk down the road. the falling bombs was almost impossible. The second man, who had received Father’s per- Hundreds were killed. This special support is offered to the Blessed mission to go there, became suspicious of what was But Father had received a message going on and he quickly ran back to the main camp. from God that no bombs would come near Central Families nationwide to: The first man, who went without Father’s permis- him. He could not tell his disciples this ✿ sion, was never heard from again. message clearly; it was a secret between Create a national monument for departed ones to be The prisoners in the main camp were then herd- him and God. He just said to them, “In cherished and honored by relatives and descendants. ed into their cells. 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If you feel called to help the less for- This is a volunteer position but it can serve tunate, please send your resume and any other Washington, DC 20002 as a way for members in the developed world to pertinent information to Gregory Breland at the For further info: work from their homes to support both the Prov- University of Bridgeport at: [email protected] idence and those in need. The teaching task will The fields of interest include: * Cattle rais- (202) 269-5337 consist of developing a 16 week program that ing and agriculture * Forestry * Fish farming [email protected] can be mailed or emailed to the student. It will * Technology management * Unification relat- *(in comparison, the average cost of involve grading tests or essays, and communi- ed education material. ❖ a single crypt is $4,600 and $6,700 for a double) Unification News 40 YEARS IN AMERICA

by Dr. Michael Mickler This is the sixteenth in a series of excerpts from Dr. Mickler is Vice-president and Professor of the book 40 Years in America: An Intimate Church History at the Unification Theological History of the Unification Movement 1959-1999. Seminary. The editor is Michael Inglis, the historical text by t would have been an exaggeration to assert Michael Mickler. The book is available from that a “Unification sunrise” was dawning HSA Publications for $70 + $8 s&h. Contact upon the world in 1985. However, the cli- them at: 4 West 43rd Street, NY NY 10036; tel: mate had assuredly changed and the move- (212) 997-0050 xt250 or at their web-site: Grassroots ment picked up a substantial amount of Igrassroots support. This was an accelerating www.hsabooks.com. process as an increasing and diverse number al concerns that resonated with mainstream religious of Americans protested what they regarded as just for my own vindication. I came back to America as bodies. Mainly, he pointed out that Rev. Moon was unfair- Reverend Moon’s victimization by the U.S. government. a representative of all those who suffer governmental ly prosecuted and convicted for financial practices that To be sure, some of them carefully distanced support injustice, racial prejudice or religious bigotry.... Today were common among larger, established churches. for Rev. Moon’s religious or civil liberties from support I declare war against these enemies.” The specter of unwarranted government intrusion of his theology or program. Others, particularly from The movement subsequently announced that it had into church affairs was something that observers had the minority and Black communities, viewed Rev. Moon established an initial endowment of $2,000,000 for the not previously noted or taken seriously about the case. as a fellow victim of racial prejudice and were less con- creation of a Minorities Alliance International (MAI). It As a consequence of this concern but also, doubtless, cerned about doctrinal distinctions. For them, Rev. Moon also published the text of Rev. Moon’s Foley Square as a result of Tribe’s reputation and extensive contacts, was a martyr and scapegoat. The movement deftly chan- address in The New York Times. While this provided major religious organizations began to join in support neled this support into a vari- of the defense’s position. The National Coun- ety of alliances, coalitions, com- cil of Churches, the American Baptist Church- The candlelight pageant es U.S.A., the United Presbyterian Church mittees and fellowships. How- in Washington, D.C. ever, the spontaneous support U.S.A., the African Methodist Episcopal that emerged was more effective Church, the Christian Legal Society, the Uni- and consequential. By 1985, it tarian Universalist Association, and the was apparent even to the main- National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus as stream media that opposition to well as the American Civil Liberties Union the government’s handling of and New York Civil Liberties Union all sub- Rev. Moon’s case was broad- mitted amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) based. In fact, many leading briefs before the U.S. Court of Appeals. A newspapers and columnists nationally syndicated columnist quoted Lau- penned editorials on his behalf. rence Tribe as saying that Rev. Moon’s tax- Prior to Rev. Moon’s tax case, evasion conviction was “the most significant a number of religious leaders, threat to religious freedom in the United civil libertarians and academics States in many decades.” came to the movement’s defense. A religion writer for UPI quoted Tribe as Some of this was documented saying, “For the first time in our history, a in previous sections, particu- federal court has authorized the government larly in relation to the church’s to completely override a religious argument. legal gains. However, much of Religion was systematically, brutally removed this support transcended legal- from this case... [The trial court’s decision] ities, and many of those who exposes every religious body, its spiritual came to the movement’s defense leaders and all of its donors to the threat of became more-or-less permanent criminal liability whenever a trial court or allies, at least in the battle for jury might later choose, in deciding the issue fair treatment. As early as 1977, of ownership, to reject or ignore the doctrines Dean Kelley, Director for Civil and beliefs of the church and its adherents and Religious Liberty of the as to how funds raised for religious purpos- National Council of Churches, es should be held, spent and classified.” characterized “deprogramming” By the time Laurence Tribe filed a petition in The Civil Liberties Review as “protracted spiritual grounds for the government’s veto of Rev. Moon’s request before the U.S. Supreme Court, support for Rev. Moon’s gang-rape” and “the most serious violation of our reli- for a bench trial, it also publicized his situation. The position had reached landslide proportions. The South- gious liberty in this generation.” That same year in an movement essentially pursued two tracks in its efforts ern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) announced article published in The Nation entitled, “Even a Moonie to influence public opinion. First, it continued to build on December 21, 1983 that they would support the Has Civil Rights,” sociologist Thomas Robbins suggest- support from the ground up through activities funded appeal, and even The Washington Post editorialized that ed that once “persecution of deviant religion on obscu- by the MAI, especially among Black clergy. Second, it “the case deserves attention and full Supreme Court rantist grounds of ‘mind control’” was established, “its enlisted high-powered legal assistance. The movement review.” application to political dissidents may be inevitable.” achieved a major breakthrough when Laurence Tribe, By April 1984, forty groups and individuals repre- Dozens of other libertarians and academics, some of “one of the law’s most brilliant scholars” and a “fear- senting more than 120 million Americans had filed ami- whom the movement had cultivated, others with whom some presence in the courtroom,” agreed to work on cus curiae briefs in support of the appeal, including the it had no relationship, concurred. Rev. Moon’s appeal. Tribe, a Harvard professor of con- National Association of Evangelicals, the National Con- The church gained broad-based support for extend- stitutional law with “impeccable” liberal credentials, ference of Black Mayors, the National Bar Association, ing constitutional protections to its members in stages, joined the defense team after Rev. Moon’s conviction The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the only after abuses were apparent and a matter of pub- but brought instant credibility and visibility to the case. Attorney Generals of Hawaii, Oregon and Rhode Island, lic knowledge. The same pattern repeated itself in Rev. More importantly, he raised a number of constitution- Eugene McCarthy and Clare Booth Luce. In May, Don- Moon’s tax case. Initially, there was very ald Shriver, president of Union Theological little publicity. The IRS investigation was Workshop at Seminary in New York, Dr. Harvey Cox of Har- conducted with little fanfare, as were the Aetna Springs, CA vard Divinity School, Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, grand jury hearings. It was only with Rev. president of Notre Dame, and Dr. Balfour Brick- Moon’s indictment and arraignment on ner of Stephen Wise Synagogue in Manhattan October 22, 1981 that the issue became were part of a large group of religious leaders public. Even then, it would not have evoked who described Rev. Moon’s conviction as “deeply comment had not the church sponsored disturbing” in an open letter to President Rea- a large public rally for followers and sup- gan. porters on the steps of Foley Square Cour- The Supreme Court’s refusal on May 14, thouse in Manhattan. Replete with a mas- 1984 to review Rev. Moon’s petition despite sive “We Shall Overcome” banner which this groundswell of support set off a series of exhorted those present to “Protect Reli- “Rallies for Religious Freedom.” The first, which gious Liberties and Minority Rights,” the brought together 300 clergy and approximately movement did not seek common cause 200 lay leaders from 60 denominations, took with cultural elites, at least not at first, place in the ballroom of the Hyatt Regency in but rather with the downtrodden and dis- Washington, D.C. on May 30th. It was co- enfranchised. As Rev. Moon stated in his chaired by Rev. Joseph Lowery, chairman of rally address, “I came back to America not the SCLC, and Dr. Tim La Haye, president of Unification News 40 YEARS IN AMERICA

Rev. Donald Sills, executive director of the Coalition of Religious Free- dom, pointed out several times, “In 1976, there were 45 cases of gov- ernment litigation Support against church- es, pastors, and Family Life Seminars and of the Moral Majority in Cal- religious organi- ifornia. They also served as co- chairs of the Ad Hoc zations. By 1980, Committee for Religious Freedom. The two-and-one-half that figure had hour rally ended with La Haye stating that Rev. Moon’s increased to confinement would be “a prelude to our future con- 2,100. Today, in finement.” He then challenged all present to stand with 1985, there are him and “say as one individual, ‘I believe in religious approximately freedom so much I am willing, if necessary and allowed, 8,000 cases.” In to spend one week of those eighteen months with Rev- this respect, Rev. erend Moon.’” One account of the meeting noted, “Almost Moon’s plight rep- At the God and Freedom Banquet, resented a larger everyone in the hall stood, clapping and cheering.” A Washington, D.C., August 20, 1985. similar rally followed in New York, co-chaired by former problem. Because Senator and presidential candidate Eugene McCarthy of this, despite sending video tapes on Unification theology, a brochure strains and disparate motivations, the coalition for reli- on June 11th. The Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Free- and booklet about the movement, an Outline of the Prin- dom sponsored more than twenty such rallies through- gious freedom held together and even expanded. ciple text, a book of his talks entitled God’s Warning to There was no more reliable indicator of this than the out the nation that month. the World, and a personal “Letter from Danbury” to On June 26, 1984, the Senate Judiciary Committee’s “God and Freedom Banquet” which welcomed Rev. Moon 300,000 ministers and religious leaders in the United back from prison on August 20, 1985. Earlier that day, Subcommittee on the Constitution, chaired by Sen. Orrin States. It required several months to produce, dupli- Hatch (R-Utah) conducted a hearing on religious liber- twenty prominent clergy including Rev. Jerry Fallwell, cate, label and package the videotapes, which was done head of the Moral Majority, and Rev. Joseph Lowery, ty to which many of the principals in Rev. Moon’s tax entirely in-house, and 28 tractor trailers to ship all case, as well as several other religious leaders embroiled president of the SCLC, usually at opposite ends of the 300,000 packages, a million pounds in total weight, to religious-political spectrum, held a news conference at in litigation, were invited to offer testimony. At least 350 the mailing location. persons, many of them Christian ministers invited by which they decried government encroachment upon reli- Efforts to introduce Unification theology provided gion and called upon President Reagan to pardon Rev. the Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Freedom, and numer- ammunition for critics who characterized the various ous media crews crowded into the hearing room in the Moon. That evening, more than 1,600 clergy and promi- committees and coalitions for religious freedom as “Moonie nent lay people gathered at the Omni Shoreham Hotel Dirksen Senate Office Building. Sen. Hatch comment- fronts.” A Washington Post article that discussed the ed that there seemed to be a “recent acceleration” of in Washington, D.C. Forty clergy were seated at the head relationship of the Unification Church to the Ad Hoc table under a huge welcome banner. While many of the such cases and that “Jailings of ministers are especially Committee for Religious Freedom, quoted one minister disturbing to me.” In his prepared remarks, Rev. Moon familiar religious liberty themes were touched upon, the as saying he “felt a bit used” by his coming to the Wash- evening was really a welcome and a tribute to Rev. Moon. stated, “In 1971, God called me to come to America ington Pageant for Religious Liberty and finding such a and... for the last 12 years, I have given my heart and Cards, a hugh trophy, and a Native American ceremo- heavy emphasis on Rev. Moon. Likewise, Unification nial drum were exchanged and a succession of speak- soul and every drop of sweat and tears for the sake of Church President Mose Durst found it necessary to this nation.” He listed a number of the vast array of proj- ers paid tribute to Rev. Moon’s sacrifice and devotion explain that the purpose of the 300,000-tape video proj- “during the time of his unjust imprisonment.” ects undertaken by the movement at the cost of “sev- ect was “to communicate what Reverend Moon’s teach- eral hundred million dollars,” denied that he had defraud- One Unification member attempted to set the ban- ings are, not to convert anyone.” Time magazine referred quet in historical context, “It was as if, in the forgiving ed the U.S. government of a few thousand dollars, and to “Sun Myung Moon’s Goodwill Blitz” in describing the expressed gratitude that God was “using me as an instru- eyes of God, the clock had been turned back to...[Rev. $4.5 million video project as “only the latest tactic in a Moon’s] first arrival in the United States, when he was ment to lead the fight for religious freedom and to ignite $30 million cosmetic campaign being waged by the Moon the spiritual awakening of America.” Although there welcomed with acclamations, and all the intervening movement...[to] polish the sect’s tarnished image and years of ugliness had been dispelled like a ghastly night- were several sharp questions from the ranking Demo- achieve mainstream respectability.” Shaw University, crat on the panel, the entire event was something of a mare.... But a marked difference remained between the love fest with ministers pressing forward to shake pristine interval when...[Rev. Moon] was first greeted hands with Rev. Moon and express their thanks. in America, and the present time. In the early 1970’s, Following Rev. Moon’s imprisonment on July 20, the people who welcomed him were innocent of what 1984, there were more demonstrative rallies. On July he taught and what he stood for. What they had pre- 25th, over six thousand people gathered in Washing- sented to him they gave, childlike, out of a vague feel- ton, D.C. to participate in “A Pageant for Religious Free- ing of goodwill. But the people who applauded...[Rev. dom.” It included an afternoon Seminar on Religious Moon] tonight were familiar with his ideals and his Freedom for ministers; an evening pageant at Consti- work, and some had even imperiled their reputations tution Hall with a musical-theatrical tribute to mem- to stand in support of him.” orable moments in American history as related to reli- Rev. Moon made use of the occasion to teach. After gious liberty, and rousing speeches including one by extending his appreciation to those who had supported In Jin Moon, Rev. Moon’s second-oldest daughter; and him through the court battles, amicus briefs, and ral- a candlelight march to Lafayette Park in front of the lies, he stated that the determination that underlay White House. A series of rallies and marches ensued his whole ministry and life was “to relieve the great which featured “mock jails” constructed of shiny metal and long suffering of God.” Since “the world is igno- bars holding ministers from different denominations rant of God’s heart of suffering,” he commented that closely watched by “IRS” and “Department of Justice” it was his lot and that of his movement to be “mis- guards. Some rallies included mock funeral services, understood and persecuted.” However, given what he replete with carriage hearses and caskets marked “First termed “the urgency of my mission before God,” he Amendment.” Rallies, seminars and banquets of var- stated that the lack of understanding and persecu- ious kinds continued throughout the length of Rev. tion “has not really mattered very much to me.” Moon’s imprisonment. The movement attempted to In the knowledge that he was addressing “clergy build on this ferment and “educate” ministers in sev- who also have been participants in the fulfillment of With Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, after the Senate Judiciary God’s will,” he understood that their welcome was “not eral ways. Beginning in July, it sponsored Common Subcommittee on the Constitution hearing. Suffering Fellowship seminars for clergy. Essentially, a personal welcome for the individual, Reverend Moon, it translated the “jail pledge” that many ministers had but is a testament to that will of God for which I have similarly, found itself accused of being bought-off in lived my life.” He, thereafter, challenged all present to made into attendance of the four-day seminar in Wash- awarding Rev. Moon an honorary doctorate degree in ington, D.C. which included lectures not only on reli- repent, to “transcend denominationalism,” and “to con- May 1985. sider seriously the mission of Christianity to lead a gious liberty and Christian activism (followed by visits To a large extent, these charges simply reflected the to their representatives and senators) but also on themes supra-denominational, cultural revolution on a world- tenuous quality of all coalitions. The reality was that wide scale.” The challenge was much the same as that drawn from Unification theology. The movement also although the movement funded and orchestrated most involved several thousand clergy contacts with its CAUSA which he had issued at the Washington Monument near- of the religious freedom rallies, it dealt with a legitimate ly a decade earlier. The difference was that his listen- Ministerial Alliance. issue about which there was widespread discontent. As ❖ In August 1985, Rev. Moon conceived the idea of ers and the movement were more ready to respond. Unification News New Blessing Video Created by Chris Davies Parents’ Providence. You know, your parents and relatives in distant cities, t last, a Unification Fami- your neighbors, old friends from high ly Church event captured school and college—even colleagues on video that you don’t have at work. It’s perfect if you want to to feel—Great, but I could share something inspiring, enlight- never show my friends and ening and at times even hilarious, familyA this! but don’t want to go over the top. “The Blessing” is a 50 minute made- The past two or three years have for-TV documentary about the 144,000 seen a remarkable breakthrough in Clergy Couples in Washington DC and the cooperative work with Christian around the world, on April 27th of this ministers and other religious lead- year. The program is a fascinating, ers, especially in the United States. objective, behind-the-scenes look at Yet until now, the testimony of these what it took to successfully pull off that men and women of faith has been historical event. The Video is Available largely unavailable to the general in VHS PAL and NTSC, and DVD public. Finally there is a way to let ordinary people understand about God and True A different kind of video “The Blessing” has no narrator or ‘voice of God’ telling the viewer what to think. Instead, the story is told through the authentic voices of the many pastors, Editor Chris Davies, Cameraman Une Herzer ,Director Andrew Davies, rabbis and imams involved, Dr. Chang Shik Yang and True Father at East Garden as well as some of the key staff—not least the amaz- of ACLC,” he said. “It completely blew the “Stand for Family and Save the ing Japanese sisters who con- me away as there’s nothing on this Nation” tour. At the end of it, Andrew tributed so much to the April scale happening in Europe, or any- had more than 80 hours of footage that 27th event’s success. It tells where else. At the time I was still feel- had to be cut down into less than one the moving human story of ing pretty mad about the latest BBC hour. the struggles and sacrifices hatchet job on our movement. So this, The end result is a truly fascinating many of them have faced to I thought, is a story crying out to be look at an extraordinary event. As well come this far. Yes, there was told!” as aiming for a broadcast audience the opposition to the event and Andrew was lucky to find a sympa- program is also available as a video or even some of the protesters thetic ‘fellow traveler’ in Mike Balcomb. DVD. It will inspire you, and perhaps have their say too. “Mike as producer made it happen. even bring you closer to your family, Program Director Andrew Without him the program would have your friends and relatives—especially Davies, is from England. He remained just another good idea”, he if all they know is from more hostile got the idea for making a doc- added. sources. In fact it could be the ideal umentary whilst listening to A couple of months later, Andrew Christmas gift! The program can be an ACLC presentation given and two camera crews—the other head- previewed online at: blessingvideo.world- by Rev. Mike Jenkins and ed by Simon Kinney—were criss-cross- carp.org and is available in VHS Video Archbishop George Stallings ing America following the national evan- and DVD or ordered direct from World in Cheong Pyong last winter. gelists, Archbishop George Stallings CARP HQ. ❖ “Actually, that presentation Jr. and Rev. Dr. Charles Kenyatta, on was the first I had ever heard VIDEO REVIEW by Dr. Tyler Hendricks scene from the 2,000-voice MSG choir only so many times, no matter how The Blessing: Rev. Sun Myung Moon great it is. Now we have a 2-voice choir, and the Marriage Rededication for 144,000 A Tale of Two Planets Raoul and Lali, and you had a fine Clergy. A Review of an Andrew Davies need a computer. David Stewart’s list- going to be his wife” was so pretty. I vignette of them. I felt that the movie Video less “amen … amen …”; the girls on was left asking, yeah? and then? But should have become more intense, with he 55-minute video, culled the bicycle; Stallings with a phone on there she is, just pregnant, and we mostly shorter bytes at the end, build- from hundreds of hours of each ear; Frank Kaufmann in his black know. The shot of Taj Hamad looking ing to a climax, but instead it seemed footage from the 144,000 leather jacket talking about his friends so dignified and graceful on the stage to stretch out with longer segments. blessing campaign of last in Israel and India, people like Kevin in Indonesia was a personal hit for me, Maybe too many hands spoiled the April, was a light, playful and Thompson in cars and on sidewalks in otherwise the overseas footage was a broth? livelyT piece of work by film-maker Andrew general was good; the office shots were subject difficult to treat; I don’t know The protesters at the Blessing are Davies, guided and supported by World great. Frank’s theological discourse if it worked but I don’t know what else another difficult subject to treat. What CARP leader Michael Balcomb. As they was a smooth way to bring in that sub- Mr. Davies could have done. you did was fine, but their presence are two UTS grads, I’m happy to see ject matter; Phillip’s putting his jack- There could have been more Rev. was so out of context, as if they were our alum out there being creative. et on in the hotel was just so cool as Jenkins and Dr. Yang, and don’t say from another planet. We viewed two The video was nice; not boring at all he testified about something. I remem- we didn’t want central figures because planets here in the film. Will the real and that’s remarkable to begin with. ber the putting on the jacket; the tes- Bishop Stallings was all over it and he’s planet Earth please stand up? The film There’s no ponderous male or solici- timony, I forget. That tells you some- a central figure. I wished the camera is a big step forward in our movement tous female narration, and that had a thing about me, perhaps, but also about had spent some time walking around cinematography and an enjoyable flic. lot to do with the freedom one felt in how movies work. with them. It’s just that they defined But if you used this approach for a watching it. We could make our own I loved the gospel choir in Las Vegas; the event in such a major way. It would movie on Jesus, the viewer would never interpretations, and not be told what the bowing in the mosque and the have been nice to hear one of them be able to understand why he was cru- to think about it. It had some very nice intense Muslim with a serene Ron Pine. preach the grand providential vision, cified. Will there be, can there be, a moments, with the lives of several cam- Dr. Kenyatta’s recollections of Malcolm cut with shots of the actual simple, movie that explains why? Filled with paign soldiers appearing in and out of X. could have comprised an entire hour. small, mom-and-pop events. blood, sweat, tears and the weight of the two-weeks of footage, sandwiched The walking in and out of churches, Also some footage of True Father God’s awesome, anguished historical by a nice little gospel music riff. hotels, elevators and airports was real. speaking at East Garden would have heart? That brings to two planets togeth- The tale of Bishop Stallings’ and Say- Real life is good and nice to see once been nice. We love the feeding of the er? In the meantime, we will be happy omi’s birth of their first baby was a in a while. fish and photo matching; they were to see Dr. and Mrs. Kenyatta taking happy one, woven through the fabric. Levy Daugherty’s ongoing commen- excellent, but show only one side of their stroll down the Harlem street, a I loved Rev. Schanker’s plea, “I need a tary was excellent, especially about the Father. blessed couple quietly, unobtrusively uniting race, nation and religion on computer,” as he walked through his slave experience of Christianity, mixed The cut-ins from the 50-city tour ❖ office. Some people walk around say- with the shots from the Detroit church and other blessings didn’t quite move their way shopping. ing I need a cigarette like Phillip said I service; Sayomi’s “he told me that I’m with the groove. We can replay that Unification News

PAUL CARLSON ‘ebook’ publishers. Which, we are assured, will one day soon catch on. Mr. Carlson is involved with An aspiring writer must be very marine aspects of the careful! The publishing business Providence in the Bay Area is fraught with plagiarism, and Writers its modern variant ‘script min- his article begins a series on ing.’ Crooked agents and ‘book vocations; about the roles doctors’ are lined up to relieve advances, or large-scale societies. mild-looking self was mir- people fill in society and civ- you of your money. Dubious new Later, the Gutenberg printing press rored in his renowned alter ilization. We’re not talking publishing formats can sink your fostered increased progress, and ulti- ego, the tall and dashing about celebrities or politi- novel into instant obscurity. mately made possible the Protestant barbarian Fafhrd. cians,T who seldom come up with any- Fortunately, there is help. Pub- Reformation and the Industrial Revo- Fiction writers don’t just thing really new. lications like The Writer, and many lution. transmit ideas, sometimes Instead, we’ll focus on the people web sites, are filled with good In a world where freedom beckons, they create them. A huge who make it all work. This month we’ll advice. Various local and nation- tyrants fear writers more than any- portion of the English lan- look at people share ideas. al writer’s groups welcome new thing. Expressions of faith and fact that guage can be attributed to Scientists, philosophers, teachers, members. Annual conferences question their Official Version are sup- Chaucer, Shakespeare, and artists, prophets, and many others cre- such as MauiCon bring together pressed at almost any cost. the King James Bible. ate new ideas. Then, who shapes these hundreds of reputable people. ideas into recognizable form? Only a In medieval times the Pope banned In the 1960s, countercul- few are talented enough to do this by all sorts of texts, some really quite nasty, ture authors inspired the Conclusion themselves. Who records their ideas, but also some about new scientific dis- styles of an entire generation. I’ve noticed something about and disseminates it all to the world? coveries. In the mainstream, techni- writers that has gotten me into Throughout history, writers have Communist countries used to reg- cians have spent decades some rather vigorous debates. I filled this role. (That’s why they call it ister every typewriter. Alexander Solzhen- making Gene Roddenberry’s hold that it’s inevitable for a writer’s written history!) On a larger scale, books itsyn was persecuted for exposing Sovi- Star Trek gadgetry real. beliefs; their knowledge, faith, and and newspapers have performed this et realities to the world. Even comic strip writers worldview, to show through in task for centuries. Today, China, and a few other coun- can have a special influence. their work. Even if they aren’t try- Printers have been joined by the tries, are trying to erect technical ‘nation- The late and much beloved ing, and would actively deny it, broadcast media, and just lately by the al firewalls’ to censor the Internet. So Charles Schulz held a unique the evidence is always there. Internet. Still, each of these operations far, their blockade has been about as place in America’s, and indeed Many popular writers are left- is driven by writers. successful as their Imperial ancestors the world’s, heart. The main ists, agnostics, and/or libertines. We’re all familiar with news anchors, were with the Great Wall. runway at his home town air- If a person happens to be a tal- port, in Santa Rosa, is known those familiar faces who bring us infor- Personalities ented actor, a debate team cap- mation each day, sometimes over careers to pilots as Snoopy One. tain, or an experienced lawyer, Writers are a fascinating bunch. Avid that span decades. Most of you know they might convincingly argue for readers such as myself will attend read- Business they’re reading from a teleprompter; a belief they themselves do not ings and conferences where the fans Writing is seldom easy. they hardly ever create their own scripts. hold. But only right then, within can meet authors in person. (I also It’s harder to do it right Behind them is a staff of writers. (Known a specific written work, or during direct a small group of aspiring writ- most people think. To my dis- in that business as editors and interns.) an actual presentation. ers.) may, I have found that many Many other people share ideas with Religion has a big role in the The real-life person you meet is almost (otherwise successful) college the public, and enjoy the same unseen world. But in fiction, one is lucky never the one you expected. The sheer graduates lack even basic support. Entrepreneurs routinely hire to find a Protestant minister, or a variety of personalities and lifestyles is writing skills, such as gram- ghostwriters. Preachers will outline serious believer, portrayed as any- mind boggling. And they are usually mar and punctuation. These their sermons, consulting not just the thing but a hypocrite, if not a vil- quite happy to ‘talk shop’ with a fan! can be learned, but that’s Bible, but many source texts. lain. Any positively depicted char- Classic authors were often as remark- only the first hurdle. Politicians almost never compose acters are usually in the back- able. When Ernest Hemingway stayed In the busy and complex their own speeches. Sometimes their ground. at his cabin in Ketcham, Idaho, he’d writing business, it helps to speech writers become famous in their This is even more the case on put a dead fish on his porch. Its stench have an agent. These are hard own right. (For example, Theodore TV and in the movies. One recent would remind the neighbors who was to come by, as the good ones Sorenson and Peggy Noonan.) When a study found that, out of about sev- in town. Fantasy writer Fritz Leiber’s are usually booked solid. politician does come up with something enty TV fathers, only two were Authors have always original, it gets noticed. Think of the shown as married, positive role been competitive, but Gettysburg Address. models. there are only so many With so much influence, any error Relatively few fiction writers share publishing companies, these writers commit, whether of gram- a belief in God with a wide audience. To All New and limited space on those mar or of fact, does have consequences. This varies somewhat with the genre. bookstore shelves. Worse Their own grudges or ideology may seep The number of Fantasy and Science yet, publishing has become through as well. The widely replied Fiction authors who are (what I call) Hope Singers commercialized, with huge cor- upon, and supposedly impartial, Asso- proud monotheists can be counted on porations dominating the busi- ciated Press has been called to task two hands. ness at every level. They care over this issue. International There are Christian (and other reli- only about the bottom line. gious) book publishers, but most of History In the field, the (few remain- their authors are stuck in a niche. The Alumni ing) wholesale book distributors At the dawn of civilization, people big standouts, like Timothy LaHaye are hiring sales reps with no lit- used little symbols to show ownership. by Carol McCarthy and his “Left Behind” series, are not Marks and seals, made from wax or erary background whatsoever. ecember 4 is the 25th Anniver- doing God many favors. That one is clay, designated the material goods of An entire cadre of experienced sary of the dedication of the Wash- based upon a narrow and wildly improb- each family or merchant. business people has been lost. ington Family Church building able interpretation of the Bible. Around 2000 BC the Sumerians D The variety of retail-type ‘sales Meanwhile, to my knowledge, the on Columbia Rd. in Washington. Dur- points’ for paperback books has invented true writing, with cuneiform percentage of Divine Principle-based ing its first year, New Hope Singers Inter- shrunk from hundreds to a mere marks on clay tablets. Most of those fiction on the market is very close to national (NHSI) members played a cru- handful. I hate to say it, but gro- tablets are boring inventory lists, but zero. I have a query. How many Unifi- cial part. The actual celebration will be cery store chains care little about some contain thrilling (though very cationist fiction writers are out there; on December 8th (not 4th). some writer’s budding career. weird) mythic tales. commercially published, self-published, On December 7th there will be a Bless- There are several ways around At first, only a tiny handful of scribes or wanting to be published? Contact ing also in Washington, DC. Rev. In Hoi this logjam. Writers with money were literate. But not for long: a few of me at, [email protected]. Lee, the regional director, would like to can ‘self publish.’ Many compa- those tablets contain homework assign- It seems to me that the most com- invite NHSI alumni to sing for the Bless- nies, if paid enough, will print ments. (Tell your kids that Sumerian pelling stories are that way because ing on December 7th and the celebra- up anything you want. Some will students had the very same gripes 4000 they’re rooted in our authentic human tion on December 8th. help with the editing, cover art, years ago!) nature. The greatest fiction arises not I know that it is short notice, but if and other important points. Those humble clay tablets, and Egypt’s from slick literary formulas; rather, it you would like more information please Recently these traditional out- papyrus scrolls, knit together the world’s evokes the deepest human archetypes. contact Carol McCarthy by email at buf- lets have been joined by online first empires, and carried knowledge ❖ And what does the Principle con- [email protected]. distributors, and one-book-at- far and wide. Without those ancient tain? Heavenly writers are needed! ❖ scribes there would have been few (if a-time ‘on demand’ publishers. any) major religions, technological There are also electronic format Unification News

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