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Volume 22, No. 7 T HE N EWSPAPER OF THE U NIFICATION C OMMUNITY July 2003

GRAEME CARMICHAEL

INTERNATIONAL BLESSING OF 400 MILLION COUPLES, FOURTH PHASE

WCSF Blessing Ambassadors 2003 ✫ 2003 ✫ for Peace

• Korea p. 2-5, 14-15 • Chicago p.10-13 • DC p. 7-9 Unification News FOUNDER’S DISCOURSE ON UNIFICATIONISM

by Reverend Sun Myung Moon This address was given July 10, 2003 at the Opening Ceremony of the Keynote Address at Ninth WCSF in Seoul. espected present and for- of human life. physical world, so whatever happens there is sure to mer heads of state, emi- Human life does not end with the death have an impact on earth. Many spiritual phenome- nent religious leaders, of the physical body on earth. In the heav- nons have begun to take place, and resolutions con- leaders in various fields enly world, that is, the spirit world, the saints taining the same content are being made with increased from countries around and sages and also all of our ancestors live frequency. The World Culture and Sports Festival did Rthe world, young people represent- as spirit selves, which is a form of human not begin on the basis of human thinking alone. Its ing each major religion, ladies and existence that is of a higher order than the motivation lies in the will of God, and it is conducted gentlemen: physical body. Compared with the funda- with the full cooperation and support of the spirit world. I sincerely welcome you to the mental world that God created, that is, the It is a celebration to offer the champions of love to God. Republic of Korea and the ninth infinite and eternal world, this world of nature I ask you to remember that the good ancestors of World Culture and Sports Festival. where our physical bodies dwell is nothing all the participants as well as the religious leaders in The Korean Peninsula is my home- more than a minute part. spirit world are sending you their encouragement from land and also the place where God The spirit world is an eternal world, and the spirit world. One important mission of religions is will bring His providence of restora- it is also the fundamental and essential world to educate people properly about the spirit world. If tion (providence of salvation) to its that is the subject partner to this world of people knew with certainty about God and spirit world, final conclusion. reality. I have invested a great deal of sin- they would fulfill their divine calling and responsibil- From when I was a boy, I had cerity and dedication into the effort to recov- ity with conviction and hope, and through that become amazing spiritual experiences that er principled communion and linkage between whole. enabled me to know God and commune with Jesus the earthly world and the spirit world, which was sev- In the present age, many countries are realizing that and other saints. Through profound spiritual experi- ered by the human fall. This has been a truly difficult the security of their nation is not an issue that can be ences, I plumbed the depths of God’s will and heart, task that would not have been possible unless the addressed by any country alone. No country is free and examined the heavenly way and the original path appropriate conditions had been set on earth and in from international issues such as war, terror, and the heaven. Recently, in accordance threat of nuclear weapons. World leaders agree that with God’s will, I am able to work harmony and cooperation among religions is neces- through mediums to send instruc- sary for the sake of world peace, and this is even more C ALENDAR tional messages to spirit world, important following September 11. For the past fifty and receive exact responses to years, I have warned about the dire threat of conflicts JULY 2003 those instructions and reports on and war among religions, and finally now people are 1 Chil Il Jeol: Declaration Day of God’s Eternal Blessing the actual situation there. What beginning to understand the seriousness of these issues. is even more amazing is that the Reconciliation and cooperation among religions is (1991) representatives of the five major a prerequisite to world peace. The important events of Day of the Celebration of Victory (1973) religions gathered in one place to the World Culture and Sports Festival are intended to 2075 Couples’ Blessing (1982) declare that God is the Parent of create lasting harmony among religions. 13 Universal Ballet Company Established (1984) humankind, declare that I am the Leaders, particularly religious leaders, must under- 18 Sung Jin Nim & Dong Sook Nim’s Blessing (1973) savior and messiah of humanity, stand the importance of the true love lineage of peo- affirm that the Unification Princi- ple and teach this correctly. God’s will in creating the 23 Kook Jin Nim’s Birthday (6/14/70) ple is a message of peace for human first man and first woman as the ancestors of humankind 24 Sun Jin Nim’s Birthday (6/15/76) salvation, and affirm that the peace- was that they would each become perfected in true 124 Couples’ Blessing (1963) ful unification of the cosmos will love and bring about a healthy reciprocal ideal as hus- 26 Youth Federation for World Peace Inauguration (1994) be completed through true love band and wife, thereby establishing a family center- 27 Hye Jin Nim’s Birthday (1964) and through the “life lived for the ing on God. In this way, their descendants were to have sake of others” on a level tran- multiplied generation after generation as God’s peo- AUGUST 2003 scending religion, nationality, and ple. 1 Hee Jin Nim’s Ascension (1969) race. They further resolved that Our first human ancestors failed to complete the they would attend the True Par- first family that would have been formed through God’s 4 Hye Jin Nim’s Ascension (1964) ents and harmonize, unite, and marriage blessing. They fell by creating a bond to Satan’s 16 Il Sung Il: Total Victory Day (1985) devote themselves for the sake of false love, and were expelled from the Garden of Eden. 17 Declaration Day Jeon-ban & Jeon-neung (1999) God’s Kingdom and world peace. As a result, they established a family that had no rela- 20 Shin Goon Nim’s Birthday (7/12/83) These events happened in the tion to God’s true love. Adam and Eve failed to become Shin Kwon Nim’s Birthday (7/12/89) spirit world as the new millenni- God’s son and daughter of goodness, a husband and um was beginning. God’s will in wife of goodness, and parents of goodness. For this 25 30,000 Couples’ Blessing (1992) the providence of restoration has reason, humanity had its origin in false parents and 360,000 Couples’ Blessing (1995) been extended through the Old false ancestors, and has multiplied evil descendants Chil Pal Jeol: Declaration of the Realm of the Cosmic Testament Age, New Testament by passing on a false lineage. Sabbath for Parents of Heaven and Earth (7/7/97) Age, and Completed Testament The first human ancestors failed to pass on God’s 26 In Jin Nim’s Birthday (7/18/65) Ages, but now I am indemnifying true love, true life, and true lineage. Humanity descend- all this completely so as to bring ed from false ancestors and must, by destiny, endeav- 27 Hwa Jung Nim’s Birthday (7/19/77) about a final conclusion within the or with true love to recover the true family that God 28 Federation for World Peace (1991) current generation. That is why desires. True love, true life, and true lineage are all 31 Pal Jong Shik: Day of the Settlement of 8 Stages (1989) good spirits in the spirit world cen- important, but among these, true lineage is particu- tering on the five great saints are larly precious, because it transcends the life span of SEPTEMBER 2003 testifying to these things and active- a single person and connects one generation to anoth- 1 Declaration Day of Heavenly Parentism (1989) ly cooperating. The spirit world is er. the fundamental world and in the You representatives of youth who have gathered 6 Young Jin Nim & Hwa Jung Nim’s Blessing (1997) subject partner position to the transcending nations and religions, you are the most Hyung Jin Nim & Yun Ah Nim’s Blessing (1997) important participants in this festival 7 Shin Ji Nim’s Birthday (7/30/94) seeking to bring about a new world of 8 Shin Joong Nim’s Birthday (8/2/93) the true love culture of heart. You pos- Sa Sa Jeol Declaration (1998) sess things that are truly precious. You possess those qualities, such as youth, 99.9 Jeol: Heaven and Earth Unification and Liberation fervor, purity, righteous spirit, and Ceremony (1999) bravery, that are closest to God’s nature. 10 3.10 Jeol (1999) Because of this, God desires to be with 12 Hyung Jin Nim’s Birthday (8/6/79) you. You should use your open minds 15 Hye Shin Nim’s Ascension (1971) to go beyond the barriers of exclusiv- ity, antipathy, conflict, and hatred to 18 Foundation Day (1976) set the roots of religious harmony firm- Ultimas Noticias Established (1981) ly in the ground. 21 Soon Ju Nim’s Birthday (8/15/72) One thing I have practiced and taught 27 Day of Dispensational Reversal Toward Unification (1988) through my life is the breaking down of barriers. We must rise above differ- Unification News FOUNDER’S DISCOURSE ON UNIFICATIONISM World Culture and Sports Festival ences of race, religion, and nationality and live togeth- er. We are all members of a “one world family living in brotherly heart” cen- tering on God. This must not be a mere slogan or rhetoric; we must actual- ly live this way. God places His greatest hope in the young university students. We must transcend the consciousness of belong- ing to an exclusive race, language, religion, coun- try, or culture. I would like to give you a truly precious teaching today. People, particular- ly young people, must understand correctly about the value of the love organs, and treat these precious- ly. The love organs in their another. If the U.N. continues on this original purity are the cen- path, it will not achieve the purposes for ter and origin of love, life, which it was originally founded, and, far and lineage. The consum- from developing further, may face a cri- mation of love, as well as sis that will decide whether it will con- the conception of new life, tinue or be forced out of existence. is possible only by means For the past 30 years, I have watched of the love organs. With- the U.N. with hope and concern to see out the proper use of the whether it would become an organiza- love organs, the parents’ tion for true world peace, and over the lineage cannot be passed past four years I have taken every oppor- down to the next genera- tunity to call for the renewal of the U.N. tion. For this reason, the My plan for the renewal of the U.N. is to love organ is the most establish an inter-religious council with- important part of the in its structure as an organ of superi- human body. Unfortu- or position. Fortunately, the represen- nately in the fallen socie- tatives of the Philippines and the Unit- ty, the love organs are mis- ed States , with the support of several used in too many countries, are going to submit a plan instances. for the renewal of the U.N. to the 58th The worldwide trend of General Assembly in September. I am the current social and cul- confident that many countries will coop- tural environments, par- erate so that the United Nations can ticularly through movies, become an energetic structure centered music, journalism, and the on God bringing about true peace. Internet, is misleading peo- In the spirit world, the five great ple to misuse their love saints and other leaders have already organs. Young people are resolved that they will cooperate. Del- easily swept away by the egates to the inter-religious council that waves of free sex that are will be created within the U.N. will have ruining countries, and break- the opportunity to accomplish the ideals ing apart families. This is a the founders of their religions attempt- tragic reality. It is time for are offered in true ed to achieve, but to do so they will need religious leader and other leaders of conscience to raise love. character and wisdom that are models their voices loudly in support of what is morally right. Respected world of true love. To do this, religion itself In every culture, the preciousness of the family must leaders, we have must stand firmly on the path of altru- be recovered, and a proper standard of ethics for love long spoken of the ism. If religion cannot do this, the inter- relationships between men and women must be estab- United Nations as religious council will have no value. lished. It is here that we find the reason for the mar- the most represen- Today’s world needs religious leaders riage blessing ceremony of true love through True Par- tative organization who go beyond denominationalism, the ents and why a movement of young people for pure love for peace. As we can self-interest of their own religious groups, must spread throughout the world in a manner that see in the U.N.’s growth from 51 member states to its and fanatical extremes to practice true love. transcends nations and religions. The precious signif- current 191 over the past 58 years, the internal and The events that make up the cultural festival – the icance of the inter-religious and international Holy external environment of this organization has changed international and inter-religious marriage blessings Blessing Ceremony that will be held on July 13th can enormously. The U.N. has many accomplishments, but ceremony, inter-religious youth peace athletic festival, be found here. it now faces many challenges both from within and international peace conference, World CARP Conven- I have encouraged people to participate in marriages from outside. There are many limitations and prob- tion, Service for Peace – are all for the purpose of world blessing that transcend nationality, race, culture, and lems, including the issues concerning special rights in peace. I have also built worldwide foundations in the religion. I particularly promote the exchange marriage the Security Council, fairness between powerful and areas of education and the arts. The Sunmoon Peace blessings between peoples of nations that were formerly weak countries, the power of imposing compulsory King Cup on the 15th of this month with famous clubs enemies. I have done so for Koreans and Japanese, sanctions, and budgetary issues. from around the world aimed at building a peaceful white and black Americans, Christians and Moslems, If the U.N. in its activities ignores the spirituality world of the culture of heart. I believe that over the next and Israelis and Palestinians. When this effort becomes and importance of religions, it will bring on itself a fate few days, under the watchful eyes of the spirit world universal, think how much it will shorten the path to similar to that of a body without a conscience. In a and this earthly world, we will make manifest for all to the world of peace. By practicing love for our enemies, multipolar world, the U.N. has become a body without see our vision for peace, our resolution, and our lead- we can make our leadership manifest, tear down the a mind, become unable to deal effectively with the prob- ership. I am confident that we will inspire the people barriers in our minds and bodies, and bring about of the world, and create a common bond of heart plant- lems facing the world, and has lost its impartiality in ❖ God’s world of peace in which sincerity and dedication analyzing world issues, causing it to favor one side over ing a message of hope. Unification News World Culture and Sports Festival Opening Ceremony

highlight of the WCSF is the Interreligious Peace Sports Festival (IPSF), inA which athletes repre- senting various religions meet in friendly competi- tion and a spirit of unity transcending their reli- gious differences, thus planting the seed of peace. Last July 10, 2003 marked this significant event. It was held at the Yu Gwan Sun Arena, in Chugnnam of establishing the true ideal of peace, City, Korea. IPSF is one which is beyond religions and nation- to be the first in the his- ality. Young people need character tory of sports initiated and and wisdom to achieve this and thus guided by the founder of must practice true love. Young peo- WCSF, Rev. and Mrs. Sun ple, being the central figures of IPSF, Myung Moon in their noble will establish the hope of humanity quest for true and lasting as the seeds of peace. Youth organ- peace. izations such as World CARP will The chairman of the bring a chance for new personal res- WCSF, Dr. Chung Hwan olutions and inspiration to bring sub- Kwak, gave the main stantial peace and an ideal world. address. This event was After his speech Rev. Moon received attended by significant a resounding applause from the audi- guests namely, the Gov- ence and all the participants togeth- ernor of Chungnam er shouted cheers of victory! Province, Mr. Dae Pyung World CARP President, Hyun Jin Shim, the Former President of Costa other foreign dignitaries. Rev. Moon said that God places his Moon, received the Oath of Athletes, Rica, H.E. Rodrigo Carazo, and many In the founder’s keynote address, hope in young university students. The handed over by two representative ath- letes, Il Jae Kim and Akina Nak- agawa. In his con- gratulatory remark, the Governor of Chungnam Province, Mr. Shim, said that we are now entering the global village where the world is becom- ing one family. As we try to realize we are all brothers and sisters, we must have true friendship and noble love. He is deeply moved by this cause of WCSF centering on IPSF, the sacrifice and service it brings and the sight of the partici- pants and members’ unity and peace efforts. The former president of Costa Rica also spoke. He said, “This is a good example of living together, working together, and building efforts to achieving peace. Achieving peace is a personal and permanent responsibility that should come from within. When you come and participate in this event, you are making peace.” During the second half of the pro- gram were outstanding perform- ances by the Colors of Love. They are four young girls coming from four different races and nationali- ties ? Korea, Japan, America, and Europe. They sang two of songs enti- youth must understand this tled, “Come to me” and “Peace in the point correctly. God does not Hearts of Men.” like free sex; many young peo- Other performances were the Aewon ple are being misled by the Girls Marching Band, a Korean tradi- movies, music, and many bad tional dance of “Mugunghwa” (Korea’s publications present in the national flower the Rose of Sharon), society. Therefore he encour- and a Japanese traditional dance “Hana- ages young people to have mind gasa Ondo”. ❖ and body united in this cause Unification News With True Parents on WCSF Opening Day by Rev. Michael Jenkins responsibility to liberate God and True blessed central families God knows we Lord of the Second Advent, and the King Parents by healing humanity, we can can be. of Kings.” The prayer went on beauti- oon dok hae was very spe- lighten the burden on our True Parents As I received this gift of love for Amer- fully. To Archbishop Stallings’ surprise, cial the morning of July 11 and hasten the expansion of CIG. ica, I prayed in my heart that I can sac- many of the IIFWP delegates later came at Hannam dong. Only 8 We attended breakfast with True Par- rifice more to hasten the day of the full and told him it was the best prayer they’d leaders were there. Mrs. ents. Rev. Im, Rev. Sa (the former con- realization of God’s kingdom. I respond- ever heard. Especially surprising was Won Jun McDevitt read True tinental director of Europe, now presi- ed to Father, kam-sa-ham-nida, Abon- the number of Christians that came for- HFather’s keynote address for the open- dent of Segye Ilbo), and several others im, from America. True Parents have ward. Truly Heaven is pouring out upon ing of the WCSF. Then Rev. Peter Kim attended with Rev. Peter Kim, Dr. Yang created an ongoing revolution in Amer- the earth at this time, and proclaiming read it in English. Through this True and I. Somehow, though I had much to ica at this time. Kam-sa-ham-nida. I True Parents’ messiahship is becoming Father was practicing for his speech. share from the recent American Lead- have to say from my heart that the new so natural that presidents, kings, queens, Religious leaders and religious youth ership Initiative, the 4-day Divine Prin- development with Rev. Kwak, Dr. Yang world religious leaders have become must take central leadership towards a ciple workshop for Christians, Jews, and Mr. Joo as a united trinity guiding comfortable with it. As we continue to world of peace. They must cooperate and Muslims, the Middle East Peace Ini- our work, and the unity all of the lead- proclaim it and express True Parents’ with political leaders and bring the bless- tiative, and the clergy blessing on July ers and organizations in America is cre- principle of living for the sake of others, ing to every nation. Peace must be 5th, I felt I should quietly attend True ating a new level of relationship between then world leaders feel new understanding achieved through the blessing of mar- Parents. Dr. Yang was able to give exten- Father and America. Let us please sac- and they begin to proclaim it themselves. riage, and the intermarriage of differ- sive reports the night before so I was rifice ourselves to unite. I sincerely thank Two young people representing the ent religions, races and cultures. Espe- confident Father was briefed in detail. Dr. Yang for the way he’s able to report athletes came forward and recited the cially representatives of enemy coun- Father’s heart is so rich. Omanim to Father all the details that we share pledge of the athletes, and offered this tries should be blessed together. This kept appearing and encouraging Abon- with him, from the smallest testimony pledge to Hyun Jin nim. Pres. Carazo is the key that will finally reconcile all im to get ready for the trip to the stadi- of the personal victories of members, to gave a welcome address. Rev. Kwak gave humanity. Father clearly calls for the um in Asan. Because of traffic the trip the victories with clergy and on Capitol a special address, and True Father deliv-

Inter-religious Council to be formed would take 1.5 hours and it was already Hill. He presents it all to Father. ered his message with boldness, love, worldwide to advise the UN. 7:40. Father was to speak at 10 a.m. At this point Father left. To my sur- and tremendous power. Father stuck After the speech was read, everyone and he was still guiding us dressed in prise, Father and Mother were already with the text this time. The content was was so moved at the profound heart that a red Izod cardigan and light-colored at the door going to the car. We drove so deep and powerful. Three giant dig- Father was conveying to world leaders. pants. Mother then appeared again from Seoul to the WCSF. Father gave ital screens allowed everyone in the sta- As Rev. Peter Kim mentioned to me later, dressed in a most beautiful white dress the opening address at 10:00 a.m. at dium to see everything on the stage. Father is stating and proclaiming exact- suit with silver trim and sequins, ready the stadium in Asan. Also in procession Father’s message conveyed the need ly what he wants, very straight and very to greet the world leaders. Father said, participants representing Christianity, for the holy blessing of marriage as the direct. We can truly see that since the okay, and went on to make one more Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Confucian- path to peace, and that the Inter-reli- coronation of True Parents on Feb. 6, final point to the leaders gathered. ism, Sikhism, and all major religions gious Council must now be established Father is the king and the world is com- Suddenly Father got up from the table, marched onto the main floor of the sta- at the United Nations. ing together through his love and direc- and stuck out his closed hand, palm dium. The stadium was absolutely packed He called on all delegates there to tion. Father looks better than ever. He’s down and waved for me to come over. with people, including especially 400 understand this is the hour of the sub- tanned, healthy looking, with good color. Father motioned for me to open my world leaders brought by the IIFWP, stantiation of the Kingdom of God on His face is full and radiant. Mother looks hands and then he opened his hand from all nations and cultures and major earth. very beautiful. and gave me two chestnuts and five religions. The program concluded with six dif- Finally, the return of True Parents raisins. I felt only one thing—Father Archbishop Stallings gave the invo- ferent performances, bringing in the to the Fatherland that was initiated at loves America and he’s counting on us cation, and that was another special beauty of the cultures of the world, the end of 2002 with the Cheon Il Guk to fulfill our responsibility. Because moment in history. He began by say- including a Korean marching band, Kore- blessing has taken place. Through Father’s blessed couples in America are rising ing, “Oh, God, the creator of all life, the an folk dance, Japanese folk dance, and overcoming his trial in March, April and up, uniting with the regional directors author of the purpose of creation, we entertainment from all over the world. May, he was able to return to the Father- and their leaders, Father could express are grateful that you have given us the It was truly a grand opening to the Inter- land. Father has now achieved a com- such love. Father loves America and he True Parents of humanity who stand as Religious Peace Sports Festival and the pletely new level of victory. This is the longs for us to become the nation and the messiah, the second coming, the WCSF. basis for the reconciling of Father’s next major all enemies at this time and concern for America is the forgiveness of all people that we fulfill our so that we can enter the King- responsibility to bring dom of Heaven. Father is on young students to the the eternal throne of God Lasting Love Confer- and at maximum power. If ence in Korea on Father gets excited, he has August 1. This is anoth- no lack of energy to go for er historic and provi- even 7, 10, or 12 hours. It’s dential event. Let us our responsibility now to bind our hearts togeth- embody True Parents’ heart, er as one and go for- spirit and words so we can ward with absolute fulfill our responsibility and faith, love and obedi- liberate True Parents by heal- ence. ❖ ing humanity. If we fulfill our Unification News 13th Chil Il Jeol (Day of the Declaration of God’s Eternal Blessing) Celebration

ident of IIFWP, as the MC. First, the Kyungbaes (full bows) were offered in the following order: True Parents, True Children and the representatives of the Five Great Saints, the Second Gen- eration, blessed couples repre- senting both the spiritual and physical worlds, representatives of the Three Central Nations of the Providence, representatives of the Six Continents, repre- sentatives of the central reli- n the 3rd year of Cheon Il Guk, gions of the providence, repre- the 13th Chil Il Jeol celebrations sentatives of the national mes- utes, God’s true love, and this were held on July 1st, 2003, under siahs to 185 nations, representatives attribute is absolute, unique, the True Parents’ auspices at the of True Parents’ clans, representatives unchanging and eternal. That is central training center located in of the Abel realm of the whole world, why God’s lineage is also absolute, IGuri. More than 3000 people were in representatives of the Cain realm of the unique, unchanging and eter- attendance, including church officials, whole world, and finally the represen- nal. district leaders of the Family Party, tatives of the spirit world. What is the most precious Ambassadors for Peace and leaders and The bows were followed by the recital thing? Love and life are also members from Korea, Japan, and other of the Family Pledge, the reporting important, but the true sons and countries around the world. prayer of the family of Reverend and daughters of a lineage formed The pledge ceremony began at 7 a.m. Mrs. Chung-hwan Kwak, True Parents’ by the union of true lives cen- with Rev. Kwak, the international pres- celebratory cake-cut- tering on true love are more impor- ting and the three- tant. fold mansei led by The person in the subject position In particular, True Father gave a Rev. Jong-kwan Yoo, should be able to take responsibility, short sermon entitled “The Renewal Chairman of the Cit- Fishing in Kodiak and protect others in the object posi- Movement for the Peace and Unifica- izens Federation for tion. tion of the First Realm of Israel is the the Unification of the June 23, 2003 In the word “Gyohwe (church)”, the Ideal of the Establishment of God’s Fatherland. first Chinese character Gyo is made up Fatherland”. He especially emphasized Right after the of two basic Chinese characters; the the point that, because the second and pledge ceremony, character for father over the character third realms of Israel arose out of the True Father told Rev. for filial piety. In other words, a church fact that the First Realm of Israel did Kwak to read his is a place that teaches how to be true not fulfill its mission, even the Third speech following the sons and true fathers. Realm of Israel cannot fulfill the ideal declaration of Chil In unification, there must be a cen- of the establishment of God’s Father- Il Jeol on 1 July ter of command. land unless it regenerates peace and 1991, the May 4th How can one unite one’s mind and unification of the First Realm of Israel. Declaratory Prayer body? I have never felt that my body At 11:40 a.m., True Father concluded of the Great Transi- and mind ever fought, because I was his sermon, and from 1 p.m. there was tion to the Realm of too engrossed with knowing God, know- a reporting meeting, in which Rev. Kwak Dominion of the Ideal ing God’s Will, and following it. This is gave a report on the providence, and of Creation, as well the way to unite mind and body. Rev. Chang-shik Yang also gave a report as his word given on Where does God want to live? Should on the major providential activities in May 2nd, 10th and He live in a house along with his sons America, including the “ceremonies to 17th for hoondokhae. and daughters? God can live anywhere take down the cross” and the Move- After the reading, He pleases forever, and so we should ment for the Unification of the First, True Father spoke consider in which center He wants to Second and Third Israels. The Chil Il as follows: live. He lives in the center of true love, Jeol evening entertainment kicked off Father speaks true life and true lineage. at 6:30 p.m. at the Little Angels Per- forming Arts Center. ❖ Centering on the The people who can connect blood- peace ambassadors lines are the daughters and sons- of 190 nations in-law. around the world, There should be weddings of carry out the edu- opposites, such as the wedding cation of 180-360 of an enemy and a saint. From leaders before the August 12th to 16th, we will hold end of August. the World Peace Conference and In order to be the wedding of opposites for the number one, lineage Seoul Declaration. is most important. Kinship changes as true love, God’s love and life true life and true lineage devel- are connected togeth- ops. As it changes, the love, life er and the flesh and and lineage of both men and blood of the mother women improve as well. and the father What does God like the most? become one and con- Love? Life? It is hav- nect to God. There ing true sons and is no one in the fall- daughters by estab- en world who wants lishing a true line- to be connected to age through true love God’s love, life and and true life. How lineage. The people about you? You clad in white means should all become the people who have families where God inherited pure love, can reside, by cen- life and lineage. It tering on true love, centers on one of true life and true lin- God’s main attrib- eage, just like Him. Unification News AMBASSADORS FOR PEACE American Leadership Initiative Conference in DC by Rev. Michael Jenkins The impact has been enormous. The Ambassadors for Peace are e are pleased to report focused on three key areas: 1. Living that the American for the sake of others, 2. Transcend- Leadership Initiative ing religious and racial barriers and 3. was launched suc- Strengthening marriage and family as cessfully in Washing- the basis for a healthy moral and peace- tonW D.C. on June 22–25. Two hundred ful society. Ambassadors for Peace representing Led by Congressman Davis and many all 50 states came together for a nation- other key Congressional leaders Co- al conference on the American Lead- Chaired with Congressman Weldon the ership Initiative: The World at a Turn- American Leadership Initiative ban- ing Point: The Role and Responsibility quet attracted over 80 key congress- of America in A Changing World. The men from the U.S. and celebrated Excel- Conference represented the launch of lence in Leadership for the Ambas- an historic coming together of all the sadors for Peace. Over 120 Congressional divergent organizations and profes- Offices were represented. Congress- sions within that were founded by our man Davis at the end praised the courage True Parents. Co-Sponsored by the and vision of the founders of the Ambas- American Freedom Coalition, the Amer- sadors For Peace: Rev. Dr. and Mrs. ican Clergy Leadership Conference, Sun Myung Moon. the Washington Times Foundation, Congressman Davis who serves as the United Press International Foun- Co-Chairman of the IIFWP USA earli- dation the effort worked through a effort is Rev. Chung Hwan Kwak. The The IIFWP, through the American er that week took action in the Con- “Council of Affiliated Organizations” Vice Chairman are Dr. Chang Shik Leadership Initiative has received the gressional Record and is encouraging which includes, the World Media Asso- Yang and Mr. Douglas M. Joo. The support of the 200 Ambassadors for all Ambassadors for Peace to take sim- ciation, FFWPU, WFWP, CARP, SFP Steering Committee is Co-Chaired by Peace of its proposal for an Interreli- ilar action as well as his counterparts and the Summit Council for World Dr. Thomas Walsh and Rev. Michael gious Council as an advisory body for in the parliaments of the world. Lift up Peace. Jenkins. heads of state and parliaments through- The Chairman of this educational out the world as well as the UN. The Interreligious Council is functioning in an Ad Hoc developmen- tal stage in the U.S. pri- marily through the Amer- ican Clergy Leadership Conference which has Christian, Jewish and Muslim clerics as the body of it 14,000 religious leader membership. Congressman Davis was inspired by the ACLC and their work with IIFWP in Israel. Many Jewish leaders are feeling that the ACLC “Take Down the Cross Movement” and effort to repent and rec- oncile is genuine. One Jewish leader expressed that this the “First ray of the Interreligious Councils and the light in 2,000 years !!” advisory body will provide insight and This movement is touch- understanding to heal not only the Mid- ing the heart of Jewish dle East but the religious tensions that pain with a an experien- now exist worldwide in the Post 9/11 tial vision of the cooper- Era. These tensions can be alleviated. ation between Muslim, The Ambassadors for Peace have the Christians and Jews in power. an advisory relations to Resolutions from the parliaments of the political leaders con- the world should pour down like a rush- cerning Freedom, Faith ing mighty stream because there has and Family. The IIFWP never been a time when the sensitivi- Chairman Rev. Gi and the ties of religious views and understanding IIFWP Pres. and VP Rev. must be understood and respected for Abe and Hod Ben Zwi are there to be lasting peace in any region to be commended for the of the world. effort they made that May God bless and strengthen you allowed the Rabbis and as the Religious leaders join hands with others not only to embrace those who are seeking peace as heads the Christians in Israel of state and leaders of different fields but once again in Wash- come together with the Interreligious ington D.C. at the Mid- Council. ❖ dle East Peace Initiative. M o m ent of Me ditation Sin is crouching everywhere. Its desire is for me, but I must master it. Unification News American Leadership Initiative Ambassadors for Peace Awards Keynote Address by Rev. Dr. Chung Hwan Kwak of responsibility. When we fall short or America’s history in the 20th cen- that comes from religion. This situa- fail, we must repent. tury is remarkable. In both World War tion weakens the United Nations as it This is from a speech given on June Christianity emerged on the foun- I and World War II, America played a seeks to carry out its most crucial mis- 24, 2003. dation of the first Israel and Judaism. leading role. After World War I and sion. To correct this imbalance, the he world situation at the It has its roots there. Unfortunately, World War II, these situations of glob- United Nations should develop a coun- present time is filled with owing to the rejection and crucifixion al crisis gave rise to major peace ini- cil of men and women who are unique- both danger and opportu- of Jesus, along with the history of Chris- tiatives such as the League of Nations ly and specially appointed to the task nity. On the one hand, the tian anti-semitism that of representing universal, spiritual shocking and tragic events followed, there has not and moral principles that are related ofT September 11, 2001 rudely awak- been enough mutual to the issues under consideration by ened us from any illusion that the world respect, appreciation, and the General Assembly. Many of these is at peace in the post-Cold War era. cooperation between Jews representatives can be religious lead- It also made us very aware that we in and Christians. This is ers, and others may be lay profes- America cannot understand our own one of history’s tragic real- sionals in various fields, but who are security outside the framework of the ities, a fact which has known for their spiritual wisdom and international situation. Both global been harmful not only to exemplary character. Some could be terrorism and nuclear proliferation are Jews and Christians, but nominated for a position on the Coun- serious matters that threaten our secu- to the world. For, had cil by United Nations member states rity. Recent tensions in both the Mid- Jews and Christians unit- and others by their religions. The selec- dle East and the Korean peninsula evi- ed and worked together, tion process should be untainted by dence the dangers we face at this time. they could have done narrow or special interests, and, if nec- But while we face profound chal- much more to help the essary, the final selection should be lenges and threats, our time is also entire world. carried out by a lottery system of some one in which we can hope for a brighter Christianity, building kind. The process should stand above tomorrow for our children. Human his- on the foundation of its any nationalistic or sectarian self-inter- tory does not follow a course laid out roots, spread beyond the est. by fate or total predestination, boundaries of ancient Israel. and the United Nations. It was in the Dr. Moon, from Korea, a land where but, rather, human history Moreover, through the early wake of World War II, with the full sup- Christianity thrives, and a place where unfolds according to the Pilgrims and the many port and backing of the USA, that the Rev. Moon’s own worldview took shape, ideas and actions of human devout Christian com- United Nations was formed. stands distant from the birthplace of beings. When good peo- munities who came in That is, after both World War I and the three Abrahamic faiths: Judaism, ple, who live according search of religious free- World War II, America quickly moved Christianity and Islam. Yet, he under- to wisdom and princi- dom, and the oppor- from a display of its strength on the stands God’s heart and His providence. ple, act courageously tunity to establish a battlefield to a display of its strength For this reason, for nearly thirty years, and righteously, the “city upon a hill” or a in beating swords into ploughshares. he has devoted himself to promoting course of history can “new Jerusalem,” If America is to be a God-centered peace in the Middle East, especially by be set on the correct America was born with nation, it must have a heart of love, encouraging dialogue, respect and coop- path to peace and uni- a religious vision at forgiveness and reconciliation, even eration among religious leaders and versal well-being. In this its center. As the rep- toward enemies. Even if war or con- believers. way, goodness and peace resentative and largely flict is unavoidable, in its aftermath, Traditionally, and in part because may prevail, where evil and Christian nation, Amer- a nation that knows God’s of the closeness between tyranny might otherwise have ica stands in the position heart and the ways of God, Judaism and Christianity, ruled. of a central nation in the prov- will quickly work to America has a very close Within human history, even after idence of God, and one with a establish peace and relationship to Israel. decades and centuries of noble accom- similar responsibility to the people of reconciliation. America also has a plishment, there can be no time of early Israel. That is, America inherit- While the found- close relationship to moral relaxation. Surely this principle ed, as a largely Christian nation, the ing of the United Korea, and remains applies at the present moment. mission to receive and follow the Lord Nations is a part of committed to South Historically, most civilizations have and, in turn, serve the world with true American history, Korea’s protection. embraced worldviews that affirm a love. it remains neces- Israel, America and divine and guiding force in human his- Of course, American leadership in sary for more work Korea are in many tory. This divine power does not seek the world today is unquestioned. The to be done, both in ways at the center of to totally control the outcomes recent display of force in both terms of the renew- the world’s current of human history, but does Afghanistan and Iraq, aimed al of America and in crises. In this respect, seek to fulfill the divine at undermining both ter- terms of the renewal of America is looking both will. Here in America, we rorism and tyranny, has the United Nations. For, East and West as it con- say “one nation under made clear the mili- at this present time of cri- siders its global responsibili- God.” That is truly a tary superiority of the sis—at this “turning point” in his- ties. It is not by accident that these beautiful and correct United States. Amer- tory—we need to seriously examine our three nations are at the center of the expression of God’s ica’s position and principles and practices of governance. current world situation. These three ideal. But, God also power, however, are At the present time the world is nations have a significant place in God’s seeks a unified world rooted in deeper con- uniquely poised for, and in need of providence at this time. They are each under God’s bless- ditions and quali- strong, courageous, unselfish, and lov- related in very significant ways to God’s ing. ties. If America ing leadership coming from both the providence to establish an ideal nation The ancient peo- departs from its United States and the member states and world of peace and goodness. ple of Israel, as record- moral and spiritual of the United Nations. It is for this rea- The de-militarized zone [DMZ] that ed in the Torah, under- foundation, and fails son that the IIFWP has proposed the stands between South and North Korea stood themselves to be a to serve the world with establishment of an Interreligious Coun- is symbol of the suffering caused by covenant community, called a heart of love and sacri- cil at the United Nations. In his address conflict and war. The pain and misery to live according to God’s will fice for the sake of others, at the United Nations in 2000, IIFWP’s of that place is too deep to be fully com- and called to establish a God-cen- it cannot stand as a true “elder Founder, Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon prehended. This situation should be tered nation. As the ultimate origin brother” to the world, a true “second stated that “The existing United Nations reversed, and a place of war convert- and source of all life and love, God’s Israel” in a covenanted relationship structure, composed of national rep- ed into a place of peace. The DMZ heart is not for the well being of any with God. resentatives, may be regarded as a con- should become a peace zone that pro- single nation or people. God seeks uni- There are internal purposes relat- gress where the interests of each mem- vides a model of peace, harmony and versal joy, happiness and peace, through ed to the rise of America. Just as the ber state are represented. However, I cooperation among people of all races, true love. At the same time, in order first Israel understood its mission in submit that serious consideration nations, religions and cultures, living to achieve this ideal, God works his relation to the coming of the Messiah should be given to forming a religious together as one family. Rev. Moon and will through a particular individual, and the establishment of a kingdom assembly, or council of religious rep- IIFWP have encouraged the UN to con- family, society, and nation, all for the of righteousness, America, too, has resentatives within the structure of the sider making the DMZ into a peace sake of creating one harmonious world been blessed by God in order that it United Nations.” zone. and cosmos of true love. Individual’s may create a nation of goodness, and The United Nations, as currently Both the United States and the Unit- and groups, even within God’s provi- stand as an example of God’s true love structured, cannot fully benefit from ed Nations need to address the criti- dence of salvation, have their portion for all the world. the spiritual, moral and social vision see KEYNOTE on page 10 Unification News Ambassadors for Peace and America’s Role in the World

DR. CHANG on a covenant with God that there will ers, you are equally important because ers within the UN. be no divorce or infidelity. The movement you are people of faith who have been I have worked without ceasing my SHIK YANG of the Blessing is for all Ambassadors for called by God to work as legislators, civic entire life for the sake of realizing the one Peace of all faiths and has become one leaders, youth and community leaders nation in Heaven and on earth that is the Dr.Yang is the Continental of the most solid foundations upon which who are committed to uplifting the ideals will of the true love of God. I did not teach Director of the Church religious leaders can stand together in of strong families. The honoring of Par- concepts alone, but I led the way and pro- in North America. harmony. Through the common ground ents through the National Parents Day vided the example. of marriage and family unbreakable bonds Coalition is but one example of the work On that worldwide foundation, I estab- This is from an address given to the have formed between Christian, Moslem, you are doing. Ethics based work that lished the Interreligious and Internation- IIFWP seminar held at the Washington and Jewish leaders as well leaders of all you infuse into all professions is critical al Federation for World Peace, and appoint- Hilton, Washington D.C. on June 22, 2003. the faiths of the world. to causing a cultural shift in the direc- ed Ambassadors for Peace throughout the Their recent Pilgrimage to Israel spon- tion of America and the World. Your efforts world. That was in order to cultivate lead- orld peace and the renew- sored IIFWP and ACLC opened the door to inspire family values based legisla- ers who will realize the world of peace al of America and all to begin the healing process of the ancient tion, media, economic development and and harmony by eliminating the bound- nations is the funda- division between Christianity and Judaism. community renewal are the foundations aries that cause conflict and struggle and mental goal of the IIFWP In this effort an explosion is occurring for a prosperous and successful society by serving as living examples of altruis- and the co-sponsors of in which the Christian churches are because it is based on faith in God. Now tic true love. In addition, I am building thisW conference. This has been the life- removing their crosses as it is an impen- you have come together to inspire the “Peace Embassies” in every nation of the long mission of our Founder, Rev. Moon. etrable barrier to the reconciliation process world. world as bases for our peace movement He sees America as the central nation to between Christians and Jews. Theolo- 3000 outstanding leaders from the and our service movement, and as edu- lead all the nations of the world toward gians at a recent conference at George- United States have been appointed by cational centers to teach and accomplish peace. Throughout his entire life he has town University entitled “The Cross Recon- Rev. and Mrs. Moon, our True Parents the vision and wisdom that our IIFWP devoted himself to the objective of achiev- sidered: Historical Perspectives” reex- as Ambassadors for Peace. 200 are here advocates.” ing lasting peace. His strategy has been Ladies and Gentleman this is the straightforward and unchanging. essence of our mission. We are to bring First, world peace begins with per- the proper balance and cooperation sonal transformation of individuals who between the world’s religious and polit- are renewed in their personal relation- ical leaders. This is the path that will ship with God. Second, world peace has lead to peace. America must set the its foundation in the family where the example for the world. On this occasion most basic personal and public virtues we go forth to the halls of Congress to are learned. The family is the school of bring a message of hope and vision for love and morality. Third, peace will only the elected officials of our nation. We emerge as people learn to live for the sake not only bring a message, but also a of others, overcoming selfishness and commitment that from this day forward practicing the ideal of true love. Fourth, we want to work together with our elect- the barriers that divide people must be ed officials to realize the vision of God overcome, that is, barriers created by for America and the World. A vision of race, nationality, religion, language and faith, family and freedom for all. culture. We bring a message that encourages This can only be accomplished through the understanding that God’s hand of the teaching of Jesus that one must “love providence is guiding this nation and your enemy”. Father Moon has lived by that America must become a light unto this principle all of his life. God has pre- the world. The Ambassadors For Peace pared religious leaders and people of faith are God’s representatives to reveal this to break through these barriers. These course and guide this nation accord- basic principles lie at the heart of the ingly. IIFWP vision, guide its worldwide pro- amined the cross and are now discussing tonight for this historic conference. 30,000 God chose certain individuals to stand grams, and shape its approach to our what would have happened if Jesus’ fam- Ambassadors for Peace have been estab- at the pivotal moments in history. In this current crisis. Ambassadors for Peace ily, disciples and the larger body of cho- lished world wide. However, though your light George Washington, Abraham Lin- are central to the accomplishment of sen people had believed in him. This dis- mission is in some ways similar to that coln and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. such a vision. cussion is causing people to “Step Out of the Ambassadors of the world, your were chosen. The Ambassadors for Peace Father Moon envisions two basic groups Of The Box” which is required if we are appointment is not as an Ambassador should see themselves in this light, as as being crucial to provide leadership for to come together. Dr. Cain Hope Felder, or representative of a nation, religion or forefathers not only of a new nation but the nation—the religious leaders and sec- professor on New Testament Literature people but rather as representatives of also of a new world. ondly people of faith—men, women and and theologian from Howard Divinity God and True Parents. Thus, Ambas- Ambassadors For Peace! Now is the youth who are called by God to work in School predicts removing this barrier to sadors for Peace are God’s Ambassadors Time! The time has come to end the the area of politics, academia, media, Jewish Christian unity is going to spark to the world. hatred, religious conflict, violence and business, non-governmental communi- a revolution greater than the reforma- This commission originated in the bloodshed. Now is the time to end the ty and social service fields. Religious lead- tion!! Bible. In I Corinthians 5:20 St. Paul wrote, history of broken families and broken ers and faith based professional leaders Interestingly it was this historic and “Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, hearts!! Now is the time!! From the Sun make up the Ambassadors for Peace. controversial stand by the ACLC Clergy as though God did beseech you by us: kissed shores of California. Now Is The The religious leaders here are repre- that attracted the Jewish leaders to the we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye rec- Time. From the snow capped Rockies to sented in great part by the American Pilgrimage conference. Rabbis who nor- onciled to God”. the wheat fields of Kansas, Now is the Clergy Leadership Conference. Arch- mally don’t meet with Christians were A central theme of IIFWP is that the Time. From New York Harbor to Stone bishop George Augustus Stallings and touched by the courage and sincerity of key to peace is linked to the relationship Mountain in Georgia Now is the Time!! Pastor T. L. Barrett Jr. and ACLC clergy these leaders who set the cross aside to between America and the UN. America, From Sea of Galilee to the Gaza Strip. have been leading a most historic move- remove the barriers with their elder broth- to be secure, must cooperate with the Now is the Time. From the East Bank of ment of Christian, Muslim and Jewish ers. Together all repented for the fact nations of the world. Recently Father the Jordan to the Western Wailing Wall leaders. These Clergy together with IIFWP that we have not achieved the Kingdom Moon gave a special message for the – Now Is The Time to realize a world of and its affiliated organizations have been that God is seeking. We could agree that Ambassadors for Peace concerning the peace. tearing down the walls between denom- Jesus was misunderstood and that due international dimension of their mission: The Scriptures say…. “If my people, inations and religions. They have joined to that the Kingdom did not come at that In order to realize the ideal of a world which are called by my name, shall hum- with leaders of other faiths to spark a time. Father Moon’s work through IIFWP of peace in a fundamental and compre- ble themselves, and pray, and seek my worldwide Interreligious and Interna- inspired repentance in such a way that hensive manner, I once again advocate face, and turn from their wicked ways; tional Blessing of Marriage movement in the Christian, Moslem and Jewish fam- that the United Nations establish an assem- then will I hear from heaven, and will which marriages are blessed by True Par- ily could come together for the historic bly consisting of representatives from all forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”(II ents. Last year 144,000 clergy partici- Jerusalem Declaration. Many wept at religions. At that time, the representatives Chronicle 7:14) pated in the blessing expanding through- the moment of the signing and though must implement the central ideal that their Our task is great, but Father and Moth- out the year to millions of clergy and violence continues to break out in Israel founders sought to realize, and they must er Moon deeply trust you and believe that international leaders of all faiths. our religious leaders feel hope that peace do it with wisdom, exemplifying in their God has touched your lives in a special President Wahid, the former President will be realized through this reconcilia- personalities a true love that can serve way. You have the power and the author- of Indonesia who is also a religious leader tion process. as a model for everyone. I hope that many ity to bring God’s hope to America and blessed over 100,000 couples with IIFWP. Many of you are Ambassadors for Peace leaders will take this matter seriously and the World. ❖ These blessed couples are pledging to standing as leaders from the professional continue to strive to establish an assem- become True husband and wife, based fields. Though you are not religious lead- bly of global religious and spiritual lead- Unification News Preparing for Blessing 2003 Chicago by Bruce Sutchar Archbishop Stallings (complete with Say- omi and George Jr.) and Rev. Jenkins hat an experience! It was took center stage, the room was already such a peaceful easy spir- aflame with righteousness. it. But how much effort Our Israeli guests, testified to the it took to create Bless- power of taking down the cross, our min- ing. Dr. Yang, Rev. Jenk- isters cried, repented and hallelujahed, insW and Bishop Kim looked so handsome and the holy spirit led the way up the in their tuxedos. We all missed the pres- mountain to July 5th blessing. ence of True Parents, but could also feel Several years ago when True Mother God’s pride that his children, Dr. Yang, spoke to us after her speech in Chicago Rev. Jenkins and Bishop Kim were stand- she gave us the following guidance. She ing in and taking responsibility for this said that now the spirit world will help historic Blessing 2003 in Chicago. us so much more than ever before. She The very first weekend after we did told us that from now on with the same our initial mailing, over 120 ministers amount of effort; we will be able to bring sent their registration forms back to our much greater result. I really want to give church. Bishop Kim was amazed at this testimony to this fact. phenomenon. One example is with my spiritual child. Then, our three key ministers all left She is a professor of World religions at town for Washington, DC. Dr. A. Harold before the blessed event, Rev. Jenkins ner (the Hispanic Community had pledged a local Chicago land college, who is an White and Rev. Bennie Owens both left and Bishop Stallings arrived with spiri- to bring 300 of the 1200 couples com- Egyptian Coptic Christian. She has been for a week, in order to attend the Amer- tual guns loaded, accompanied by 5 of ing to the blessing (and led by Jon and to the American Leadership Conference ican Freedom Initiative, the Divine Prin- Israel’s finest—four professors and our Marina Acevedo and Rev. Jesse Avila and most recently on our trip to Rome ciple Seminar and the Middle East Peace beloved Israeli member Shelley to help (who also brought his parents all the way and Israel (where she paid indemnity for Conferences in Washington, DC. In addi- prepare the way. As any of you who know from Mexico) they would more than suc- being an Egyptian boarding an Israeli tion, Pastor T.L. Barrett, who was host- Rev. Jenkins can imagine, EVERY minute ceed. airline. She had to wait 4 hours in the ing the Blessing, went bouncing back of the next three days was utilized in Then we held banquets on both the security office where they accused her and forth between, Washington, DC, preparation. West and South Sides of Chicago. of trying to bring anthrax disguised as Chicago, UTS and the nation’s capital. First we had an Hispanic prayer din- And the spirit was raging. By the time Epsom salt onto the plane). In all the I mean this was one week before the years that I have known her I have only nationwide blessing in Chicago. But Bish- met her wonderful engineer husband 2 op Kim did not say a word of complaint or 3 times, for he is on call 24 X 7 for or issue one statement of fear or con- Commonwealth Edison. One time was cern. (Later, when it was all completed, when they invited me to meet the Patri- Mrs. Kim mentioned that he did not sleep arch of Alexandria when he came to at home even one time in the month prior Chicago. So when I invited her to the to the Blessing—as he spent so many blessing, she gave me a lukewarm, late nights coordinating every minute maybe. I challenged her and said that detail at the church). And God would I was going to pull out all of the ICONS send us a power surge at the last minute that I bought when I was in Russia and as our 2 Chicago evangelists, pray that she and her husband could Sister Yukimi (24 hours a day on the attend. Then, right in the middle of the telephone—she has every ministers pri- July 4th fireworks, my cell phone start- vate number this side of heaven)—Lemont, ed top ring. She was on the other end and Hitoshi (Praise the Lord) Onishi back of the line and she said, “Well, I guess to Chicago from UTS, to help make straight you must really have been praying— the way of the Lord. And then three days see PREPARING on page 13

must be minimized and the peace must The time is right and the need is great. crimination based on race, religion, KEYNOTE be quickly restored. There is too much at stake to allow for nationality, geographical location, etc. from page 8 At this time, the United States can delay. This is an historic moment…..a In order to realize this ideal, an insti- take an unprecedented step toward turning point. tution such as the United Nations is cal tensions in the Middle East and world peace. While it continues its loyal Truly, if America takes a stand to essential. As technology, communica- Korea. In this regard, the United States support of both Israel and South Korea, support this initiative it will be making tions, transportation, and internation- and the United Nations should work it should show the world its global com- a significant step, demonstrating its al trade develop, unification will occur closely together, for the sake of the passion and desire for justice. But more true spirit and character as the lead- more and more around the world. We world. importantly, America should show the ing nation of peace. In this way, it can see evidence of this in the increasing As America emerges from the recent world its secret of success. That secret stand as a loving elder brother to the tendency toward regional cooperation, interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq, is not simply the freedom we value. nations of the world. for example, in the development of the it is in a unique position to draw upon Rather it lies in the religious and spir- God’s desire is much broader than European Union. This trend will con- its history of peace-making, compas- itual life of the people. The roots of for “one nation under God.” God’s eter- tinue. It is unrealistic for developed sion and unselfishness. The recent deci- America can be seen in the Pilgrim nal longing is for one worldwide fami- nations to think they can continue to sion to strike Sadaam Hussein’s regime Fathers who sacrificed everything for ly of true love, where all children live prosper in isolation from teeming mass- in Iraq, taken without Security Coun- their faith in God. They put God’s will together in mutual respect, harmony es that suffer from disease, famine and cil support, dealt a serious blow to the for the establishment of his Kingdom and cooperation: one world under God. poverty. The United Nations can be the United Nations. In this sense the very above their own comfort or desire. In The era of interreligious conflict and instrument to facilitate this change. nation that gave birth to the United particular, they remained open to God’s disharmony must come to an end, just However, and this is so very important, Nations has threatened its relevance, providence. This same heart and com- as the quarrels among nations must any institution dedicated to peace and if not its existence. mitment must be renewed in America come to an end. In this respect, all reli- global governance, such as the United It is also most important that Amer- today. For we stand at a turning point. gions and all nations should repent for Nations, must inherit the vision, heart icans are aware and sensitive to the It is with this in mind that the IIFWP past mistakes, and make a new deter- and love of God if it is to successfully views and feelings that many, many has been working since 1998 to share mination for peace. It is precisely through carry out its mission. Hence, the Inter- people around the world hold about its vision and build support in every the establishment of an Interreligious religious Council is imperative at this America at the present time. Suffice to nation around the world for Rev. Moon’s Council at the United Nations that the time in history. say that, fairly or unfairly, there is, in proposal to establish an Interreligious entire world can show its resolve in We are at a turning point in histo- many places, a deep hurt, anger and Council at the United Nations. Recent- starting a new history of peace, and ry. Let us work together for peace. Let resentment toward America and Amer- ly, the Republic of the Philippines has ending the suffering caused by war, us work together to fulfill God’s will for icans. Of course, what is most impor- indicated that it is preparing to submit disease, poverty. America and the world, and let us work tant is not how you or I view this situ- a formal resolution to the 58th Gener- America, together with the United together to establish an Interreligious ation, but how God views this situa- al Assembly of the United Nations this Nations, can lead the way to a new era Council at the United Nations. In this tion. Based on all we know of God, September 2003, advocating the estab- centered on God’s will for a unified cos- way we can solve the world’s most crit- through the founders and the scrip- lishment of an Interreligious Council mos of universal true love and joy. In ical global problems, and end the suf- tures of our world’s religions, God seeks at the United Nations. I hope that the God’s ideal, wealth, technology, and fering of millions around the world. ❖ peace and harmony. Thus, war is to be United States, and many of you will quality of life should be enjoyed by all avoided. But, when it occurs, suffering support this very important initiative. his children. There should be no dis- Unification News July 5th Blessing in Chicago by Rev. Michael Jenkins cross on Good Friday and went to Israel. the bottom of their souls that this is the and asked the missionaries to circle with She joined Bishop Stallings and our ACLC Family of God. (Dear God, you are so his congregation and all would join hands. he July 5th Blessing in Chica- preparation team and she Dr. Shelly the great !!! Your love is so profound and He proclaimed that he knew that they go was a special moment in former women’s federation president from complete that you are bringing all the had left their babies and the husbands the dispensation for the Sec- Israel wanted to stay together—they bond- traditions that you started with Islam, at home and that many can’t endure the ond Israel. Incredible Christianity, Judaism and all major pain of separation and many, especially healing and recon- faiths together with a “feeling” of the children don’t understand sometimes ciliationT occurred as Pastor Bar- one heart, yet our external differ- being racked with resentment, only increas- rett stood strong on faith. The ences in traditions, cultures, races ing the tears. sanctuary was jammed with cou- and traditional clothing all become Rev. Eliot explained this as he circled ples from the most prominent beautifully complimentary when we us all in his church. Who is Leroy Eliot? Christian churches in Chicago. have one family under you—made He’s a Baptist preacher—very popular— Beloved Bishop Kim and Chica- possible by having True Parents.) yet he observed the ministry of Father go Family did not hesitate when It was in this church—Life Cen- Moon for years from a distance. It was Father directed that the bless- ter that Pastor Barrett introduced during the RFK stadium blessing that ing had to be done on July 4 th us to Minister Farrakhan and a the missionaries and our sister Sachiyo or 5th. journey toward the Kingdom of God just kept coming to the church. Finally Because of the Internation- began. We sincerely appreciate the his heart was touched, he and his wife al conferences in Washington Minister and the Nation of Islam for Katie came to the blessing at RFK in 1997. D.C. June 22- 29th the bless- their unchanging heart of support It was during Father’s prayer that all of ing could not be on the east and work for the Kingdom. Imag- the sudden the holy spirit touched his coast, yet Dr. Yang and I felt the ed because of the end of the cross. They ine, Sister Claudette Marie Muhammad heart and he joined the movement. That’s urgent sense that we must fulfill Father’s are true sisters. She has become a total Chief of Protocol for the nation, sitting why he testifies on some of our ACLC direction. Bishop Kim, without hesita- believer that this is the Second Coming in the front row with the Jewish Rabbi, videos that blessing changed his life and tion stepped up to the challenge. As with of the Lord. She stands now as a pillar Dr. Joshua “Shuki” Ben Ami from Israel his marriage. the urgency of going on the Pilgrimage and Co-Convener of the Chicago ACLC. who now says, “it is not proper for me to He says, “I can see better now, I can to Jerusalem, I can see that this bless- Rev. Daugherty was our Master of Cer- call Rev. Moon, Rev. or Doctor. From now walk better now, my wife looks better to ing was a key stepping stone to bringing emonies. Rev. Daugherty is the one who I must call him Father!!! Father brought me now, my children look better to me total unity between ACLC and the Jew- teaches True Parents now!—This ish and Moslem leaders, centered on the heart, thought and stan- thing is real— most important thing. The Blessing of dard to the clergy; he is you have to Marriage. the one that keeps all the come on into The most important thing that we are clergy together through the inside to learning is that when we follow Father’s the highs and the lows. understand. providential direction, not worrying about He introduced Rev. Bev- This is the whether we can do it perfectly or not, but erly to open the program. work of God.” just that we faithfully follow, a brick by Rev. Monet Beverly, Pas- Rev. Eliot cir- brick foundation is laid upon which the tor of the Love All Peo- cled our sis- next providence unfolds. Who would imag- ple’s Ministries and our ters pro- ine that by following Father’s direction ACLC Co-Convener in claiming that to publicly read and proclaim the Clouds Indiana, had the Youth their suffer- of Witnesses testimony of the Saints, Divine Dance Ensemble ing was a there would be such trial where many perform praise dancing comfort to the key clergy, including Pastor Barrett could lifting up True Parents mothers of not stand with us? That through this trial and the Blessing. his church. we would be driven to bring the clergy to The youth ensemble There was a the Divine Principle, for it is the only way came in praising Jesus healing balm they could understand. and True Parents as one. that these Due to the fact that we followed Father’s The led the procession of suffering mis- direction we have now taken over 1700 dance with a 4 x 4 foot sionaries clergy through the Divine Principle. This banner (like a college brought to created a spiritual revolution of propor- marching band) that had the Family Fed- my family together with my cousin Ish- his church family at New Greater St. John tions that is not understood at all. This eration Logo on it. None of us knew it mael. We must thank God “ Community Baptist Church. path is sure to bring the victory. We will was going to be like this. These Christ- Then the True Family Values Choir I’ve been with Rev. Eliot through the continue the DP convocations—this break- ian leaders, particularly black ministers performed composed of Japanese Amer- highs and the lows. With him preaching through came from following Father’s have powerful ancestries that have cared ican wives and the Japanese Missionar- to thousands and people flocking and direction. This came due to the fact that their faith from centuries of suffering in ies that came to America. They left their experiencing the joy of God’s word and when the testimonies from the heaven- slavery. Once they commit to something homes and their families with a Moth- salvation, only to return back to the hotel ly realm are read the saints can link their in faith, it permeates everything in their er’s role to sacrifice their lives to give room that night to here that one of his power and spirit with the people who lives, their faith becomes their live. The birth to a new Christianity and a new best members sons had just been killed hear their testimony on earth. This allows way the black church raises the children Israel. When they sing the saints and by a stray bullet from a drive by shoot- them to continue to work with those peo- and the congregation, is holistic. martyrs are summoned and their pres- ing. The young man had just finished his ple even thought their initial reaction Now that these clergy believe in True ence changes the atmosphere. Sacrifice senior year in high school with a 4 point may be difficult. Parents!! This root in America will never brings the holy spirit and attracts all average. He was working at the local drug Then we took down the cross in anoth- be uprooted and will only continue to those who have sacrificed and are holy. store and had just locked the front door er incredible revolutionary move. Though grow and grow. That’s what I felt when How do we know such things. Per- when the bullet struck him in the head. it seemed it would destroy our ACLC foun- I was looking at over 30 beautiful fami- sonal and direct experience. A few years This precious child, the son of a great dation, Father’s direction and revelation lies from the Nation of Islam. You’ve seen ago, missionaries were singing in Rev. mother in Rev. Eliot’s church. He had actually set the very condition necessary them, they love True Parents and feel in Eliot’s church and suddenly he stood up just been notified that he received a full to heal and open the heart of the Jew- scholarship to the University of Illinois ish Rabbis and leaders. By witnessing for being the top of his class. this result, the clergy are becoming deeply This is what I mean by the highs and convicted in this path. It was the feel- the lows. I saw Rev. Eliot weep for the ing we got when we stood in the prison children. This particular night he was that held Peter and Paul in Rome and weeping in the pulpit for the missionar- Paul prayed from such a controversial ies, because he could feel that the moth- and unpopular position that Rome and er and the others who lost their children the world would receive the Gospel. to violence could be comforted by the This is also what we saw at the July effort to heal and revive the Christian 5th Interreligious and International Holy family. It was there that Leroy proclaimed Blessing of our True Parents. Chicago with tears, oh Lord God, we feel that the Clergy could not believe that it was being martyrs of Christian history who shed held at Life Center. At the Blessing, Rev. their blood are now present with us in Bennie Owens (woman clergy) of Twelve the church. They have been brought forth Gates Baptist Church in Chicago gave because these suffering missionaries from the opening prayer. She took down her see CHICAGO on page 12 Unification News CHICAGO the world. American’s who have placed see this glorious day.” heaven and knows that the blessing is their lives, fortunes, families and sacred Pastor Barrett asked for the clergy to the power that fulfills the purpose of cre- from page 11 honor on the altar of history know what give $100 each and for 10 minutes they ation. Bishop Stallings message clarified I’m talking about. The patriots and saints just kept coming in a steady stream. This that because of the fall the blood lineage Japan have come to see us. The martyrs travel with us wherever we go. We have sealed the Clouds and the testimony of was destroyed and God could not dwell are here family!! “ At that point the con- the power and the authority to transform Jesus with a commitment. Jesus is lib- with men. Restoration is the course we gregation was all in tears !! My beloved this world into the Kingdom of God. Right erated on this day. His testimony was are on and the blood lineage is now restored brothers and sisters we cannot fathom Now!!! We shall overcome. received by his own and now we are one through the holy wine and the bless- the profound and eternal impact Pastor Barrett gave the wel- with our True Parents. What was ing. True Parents brought this that True Parents are having coming address. His church was particularly comforting to Jesus forth and therefore they are the through this work. the first in the world to have was the fact that not only was Messiah, Savior and Second That’s why when the True True Mother speak in 1996. the Second Israel there receiv- Coming. Jesus has sanc- Family Values choir sang at 70 women leaders from his ing the message but 5 major tioned it, the saints have the Blessing at Life Center— church attended Women’s representatives of Israel that blessed it and we today I felt the spirit of the Mar- federation and that is why also accept and believe in the confirm it for history.” God tyrs and saints enter the they supported True Moth- message. That means that bless Archbishop G. Augus- room. All I could feel was er. Pastor Barrett’s face is Jesus own family accepted tus Stallings and Sayomi that I am sorry that I have shining. Since Israel he has him and is receiving his tes- who joined him on the stage not suffered enough and sac- had such a feeling of confi- timony to follow True Parents for the Holy Wine ceremo- rificed enough to merit their dence and confirmation receiving the Blessing and ny. My wife and I also joined help and presence. I’m grate- that there is no doubt. becoming True Parents and all 1200 couples repre- ful that though we are not This is the work of the ourselves. sented there joined in. Alleluia— enough True Parents and True Lord. He say that True The video “The Power God’s lineage is multiplying on Families suffering is covering us with Parent’s power was bring- of True Love” was pre- the earth. grace. Also, through the suffering of our ing Moslem, Jewish and sented, which highlights the The prayers of the religious leaders elders (especially Dr. and Mrs. Yang) to Christian leaders together reconciling and blessing of were breathtaking, Minister Amar Nath follow God’s direction, a small condition in heart with one another. Pastor Barrett and his wife. Gupta, one of the most influential Hindu is set that allows us to link to Father’s He proclaimed that only God Tory Barrett’s beautiful tes- leaders in America came from Washing- infinite spiritual power. can do this work and he is timony of his experience at ton to pray for the couples. Congressman The Missionaries sang. Keep singing doing it only through True the 60 couple blessing and Tom Davis is a regular at Minister Gupta’s missionaries, it won’t be long now. Hold Parents. the healing of his marriage. Virginia as Minister Gupta’s congrega- on and don’t waiver. It won’t be much It was just a year ago that The testimony of Dr. E.V. Hill, tion of 3,000 is one of the wealthiest reli- longer. It is inevitable that America is the hemorrhaging of member- Rev. Edwards, confirmed for gious groups in America (mostly Indian going to burst forth with an outpouring ship from his church and attacks the couples ready for Blessing doctors and professional families.) Min- of spirit that will cleanse this nation and from his national denomination that the truly righteous religious ister Gupta gave a beautiful prayer in the world. It’s time for America to rise up. made it so difficult to work with us. leaders are standing firm with True Hindi. Then Dr. Singh representing the True Parents, True Family have sown Now, through the path of faith the first Parents. It was thrilling to watch and Sikh tradition, then the sons of Abraham their blood into this soil. The Korean Lead- time the official central Interreligious and “feel” the atmosphere that was created. prayed. Rabbi David Ben Ami of Judaism. ers and National Messiahs, Japanese mis- International World Blessing was This particular video gives extensive visu- Rabbi Ben Ami has become so active with sionaries gave up their families that held in a church was in Life al education concerning clergy taking us since we took down the crosses. this nation would become the Elder Center Family Church of God the holy wine and the call for all to He was a prominent Rabbi work- Son. Christian martyrs and saints in Christ. This is a day of bless their congregations and ing in the civil rights move- from all faiths and patriots blood Glory. marriages under the power of ment and therefore his stand from every race has poured onto Imagine, for the Old the Holy Spirit. with Father is absolute from the American soil. Slaves in Testament Reading in the Rev. Daugherty introduced the civil rights position. chains with the shackles cut- July 5th Blessing, Rabbi me and I began with express- Now the Rabbi is coming ting their ankles with blood Joshua Ben Ami read ing gratitude for True Par- forward in unity based on flowing down onto the dirt of Genesis and the Song of ents and the work of Pastor the word of God. Imam their prison floors cried out to Solomon in English and Barrett and Bishop Stallings. MuMin from Detroit and Jesus to see the day of the Lord the original language— Their sacrifices which have Imam Dr. Jodeh from Den- and liberation. Today they are Hebrew. Then Rev. Leroy taken them through great test- ver represented the Islam- now seeing that their suffering Eliot read Gen. 19:4-6— ing has also catapulted them ic family. Finally, the ACLC was not in vain. Their prayers have ”What God has joined togeth- into the center of history. The national executive commit- been answered. er let no man put asunder!” With evidence of the global impact of tee and most fearless Christ- It is no wonder that the Black church such a short reading the blessing con- this work was the presence and tes- ian leader of the ACLC, Rev. Jesse was the first to understand. Now it not gregation was transformed. Rev. Eliot, timony of the 5 special Israeli leaders Edwards gave the Christian prayer. only understands but forged in the fires with the anointing of the Holy Spirit, who came and testified that their work Rev. Edwards began, “ Praise the Lord of spiritual turmoil they have formed the began the cadence over and over again was central to bringing peace in the Mid- everyone. This is a day that the Lord has vanguard of suffering love. They are lead- until the couples about to be blessed dle East and reconciling Jews and Chris- made.” His prayer was deep and rich. He ing the Second Israel according to Father’s jumped to their feet, “What God Has tians and ultimately bringing the Moslem said we are grateful that Jesus has called direction. This suffering base, like the Joined Together, Let No Man Put Asun- family into harmony. us to this time of the Second coming and missionaries has now become the well- der!” It was truly amazing the list of minis- he has anointed Father and Mother Moon spring to pull down the martyrs not only The holy spirit is now moving with ters who came for the blessing. Many to fulfill the role of the Messiah. We from Christianity but now the prophets incredible fire and a cleansing spirit had assured us that they could pray for God’s blessing on these of Israel who shed their blood to of joy. Dr. H.G. McGhee read with never walk with us again just couples before heaven and earth bring light into this world of dark- his deep and rich resonating one year ago and now they are that they also might become ness are now stepping through voice the Clouds of Witness- sitting proudly in the front of Messiah’s for mankind.” this gate. es and the Letter from God. the blessed couples with their The entrance of the atten- The Jewish leaders are Jesus revealed for the first wives. Some were even lead- dants was beautiful and now testifying that their 400 time in his own home, a ing the procession of Con- graceful. Concelebrant Cler- years of suffering in Egypt Christian church, before celebrant Blessed Clergy. gy, Dr. A. Harold White and gives them a bond of heart heaven and earth, and the Some we thought we would 10 other special clergy led with the black leaders who saints resolution and the never see again. Some, never a procession of Moslem, suffered for 400 years in testimonies from all major wavered in this path. Rev. Christian and Jewish lead- slavery!!! The Jewish lead- religions were read clearly Connie Crawford Bansa who ers who would be blessing ers are testifying that it was and slowly. Father Moon is was blessed in Pastor Barrett’s the couples with the Holy two things, Christians taking the Messiah and the Lord of church with Bishop Pak in 1997 Water. Pastor and Mrs. Barrett, down their crosses to reach their the Second Advent. The audi- has never wavered. She and her Archbishop and Mrs. Stallings, brothers and the fact that it was ence proclaimed AMEN!! Glory to Father Bishop Crawford led the pro- Bishop and Mrs. Kim led the proces- led by the descendants of slaves opens God. cession with Dr. A Harold White. sion of the Officiators entrance. Rev. Dr. the Jewish heart and makes Dr. Baruch Pastor Barrett came to the podium Archbishop G. Augustus Stallings gave and Mrs. Chang Shik Yang entered. True Shalev (who is a Jewish scholar and leader after the Clouds were read and said, “We a profound and inspired message of the Parents spirit was there! This was the for peace—feel free to say for the first time all may have different beliefs and tradi- meaning of the blessing. It was unreal. first central providential blessing in Amer- in history—”Through the black Chris- tions but through the holy spirit today His depth of understanding the princi- ica in which True Parents officiated through tians I feel that their love comes from a we have all become one family. I want to ple is exact and clear shaped by years of their representative. This is the era of place of suffering, If this is what the real ask you now to make an offering. We need graduate study at the Vatican guided Cheon Il Guk. Jesus is about then—I Love Jesus”. to give something back to Father and American University. Bishop Stallings The Holy Water Ceremony was con- Now the American family is rising up Mother Moon for the work of God through had the couples standing to their feet. ducted with representative couples com- together with the members from all over our True Parents. I’m grateful to God to He is living it. He received his wife from see CHICAGO on page 13 Unification News

this day—that the “Lion will lay down are seeing today is the CHICAGO with the Lamb”. To seal their reconcili- Blessing of marriages by from page 12 ation the Christian leader joined the two Father and Mother Moon in the embrace and finally the newly and I recognize on this ing forward. Representing Judaism was matched couple representing the Cheon day that this Blessing is Dr. and Mrs. Joshua Ben Ami, Islam Il Guk era also joined their embrace. healing all the strife in (Palestinian) represented by Imam Dr. The four vows were affirmed with a the world, black and and Mrs. Jodeh, Christianity—Rev. and loud YES!!! True Parents sealed the bless- white, Palestinian and Mrs. John Porter (Pleasant Green Bap- ing through the prayer of Blessing of Israeli, Christian, Moslem tist Church and key ACLC leader) and and Jew. a newly matched interracial couple. It Our Officiators was glorious. The ceremony was blessed concluded with by God and brought everyone to a spe- four cheers of cial pinnacle of peace and hope. 40 Monsei, 100 mil- newly matched couples were present lion years of bless- in full wedding attire—white gowns ing. The ceremo- Has Set The Direction For The Dispen- and dark suits. (This is all because of ny concluded and then we reassem- the diligent work of Mrs. Erikawa.) All sation! Upon reporting to True Father, bled for the final pictures. Dr. Father congratulated Dr. Yang, Bishop the women present—rededicating and McGhee and Dr. Porter played the those marrying for the first time had Kim and our team and to Bishop Kim, piano and the organ and Rev. “This was a great and historic provi- beautiful white veils and both men and Daugherty sang with joy a very women had the white blessing scarves. dential victory today. It has very deep modern version of Amazing Grace. meaning. Bishop Kim, do you want to This is what it is all about. The Bless- Joy is the purpose of life. If we fol- ing of marriage, the completion of walk, run or fly? He said, “I want to fly low Father’s direction we will see Abonim. True Mother congratulated Bish- restoration and the fulfillment of the the Joy of the Lord. Purpose of Creation. It is also the cen- op Kim.” Pastor Barrett’s heart is melt- their representative officiators. Pastor We joined a luncheon for 1000 in Pas- ed. His members had a beautiful and tral power to heal the rifts of enemies. Barrett and all joined in a great moment tor Barrett’s dining hall and out into the That’s what was overwhelming when the glorious experience. Let us follow our of rejoicing. Dr. Baruch Shalev testified parking lot. It was pure joy. Pastor and True Parents step by step from provi- Jewish leader from Jerusalem embraced that we must thank Father and Mother Mrs. Barrett and Dr. and Mrs. Yang, the Palestinian Moslem and proclaimed dence to providence until the Father- Moon for this incredible blessing. Dr. Bishop Kim and Bishop Stallings cou- land becomes the sovereign nation of that they will sacrifice themselves to heal Glaubach who was a city councilman of ple cut the cake. Dr. Glaubach gave a Israel and Palestine. I proclaimed from the Cheon Il Guk and the world becomes Jerusalem for 16 years said, “This is a beautiful presentation to our wives and the Kingdom of God on earth. ❖ the pulpit that the Bible had prophesied moment in his- Shelly from Israel pinned it on Mrs. Yang tory, we are striv- and my wife. It was from ing and seeking Jerusalem and it was a peace in Israel pin that had four let- and throughout ters—L O V E. Love from the world, how- the first Israel to the Sec- ever the most ond Israel and now on essential step to the third Israel. Love toward peace is will heal our families. occurring today, The Love of God and the the cornerstone Love of True Parents is of peace and sta- pouring down from heav- bility in every en. This is the day of the society is the Lord. family, what we Chicago Once Again

Chinese, Burmese, Himalayan, Philip- and Mrs. G. Augustus Stallings, and dancing ensemble, “Models of Christ,” PREPARING pine, Thai, and of course Japanese and Bishop and Mrs. Ki Hoon Kim. which included several of our Indiana from page 10 Korean. This could only happen because Dr. and Mrs. Chang Shik Yang were 2nd generation sisters, our incredible of the national level spirit world kicking the officiators. Proclamations and let- True Family Values (ever growing big- in full blast. Probably the biggest chal- ters of congratulations and greetings ger) Choir and Life Center’s own Mime because we are going to be there tomor- lenge was to end the program before mid- were read by Rev. Jenkins from US Speak- troupe. All it was topped off by an incred- row for the blessing. And they came and night—we began about 11am!. er of the House, J. Dennis Hastert con- ible performance from Mrs. Seko Lee they had a wonderful time. Somehow, I I don’t want to give individual acco- gratulating our Founders directly by near the conclusion of the ceremony. 50 just don’t think that this would have lades, but our host Pastor Dr. T.L. Bar- name, the State of Illinois and our dear solid gold rings were distributed to the happened several years ago—the spirit rett, Jr. was a magnificent host. And he friend, Secretary of State Jesse C. White, raffle winners and then Dr. and Mrs. world is really working and bringing con- is a great fundraiser, donating the first and Congressman Danny K. Davis (who Yang led the standing-room-only crowd crete results more than ever. $100 of what turned out to be over a just last week hosted 79 members of on 4 cheers of Ok-Mansei. At our celebration Sunday service in $7,000 offering. Congress at our American Leadership We concluded the event with a splen- Chicago, Bishop Kim told us how happy Inspiration readings and prayers were Initiative in Washington, D.C.) did catered buffet while guests remained True Parents were at the outcome of the offered by Dr. Shuki Ben Ami (one of 5 The entertainment was wonderful, for hours, as the spirit was so high that event. He told Bishop Kim that it was a Israelis who had come to Chicago after including Rev. Monet Beverly’s youth nobody seemed to want to leave. ❖ success, even before Bishop Kim could participating in the conferences in Israel even utter one word of report. Father and the middle East Peace Conference just told him that from Bishop Kim’s very in Washington, DC last week), Rev. James voice, Father could tell that the event Porter (who can be seen holding the was a great success. Jerusalem Declaration in Israel as the The event was truly a national level participants signed it, rev Leroy Elliott event, not a Chicago event. I could tell (no one and I mean no one prays like Sunshine Flowers Corp. this last week, when I visited Columbus, Rev. Elliott who challenged the congre- To Serve You, we will go that Extra Mile Ohio. I could tell that everyone was prepar- gation to repeat in unison, what God has ing to descend on Chicago in one week. put together, “let no man put asunder,” And in fact this is just what happened. (MT: 19:6) and Dr. McGhee. Toll Free: We had 43 nationalities represented. We Archbishop Stallings explained the had Palestinians hugging Israelis, Hin- meaning of the Blessing. Dr. H.G. McGhee dus hugging Moslems, Sufis, Seeks, read the cloud of witnesses. Bishop Imams, Rabbis, professors, Hispanics, Earnest Hamilton almost missed his Latin Americans (who comprised a sig- plane out of Chicago, so he could stay nificant number of blessing couples—as 1-800-786-8062 to offer the invocation (rumor has it that per the commitment of the Latin Amer- Rev. Jenkins would not let him leave). ican Community in Chicago led by Jon Representative prayers were offered from and Marina Acevedo and Jesse Avila and Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism, Islam and Full Service Santiago. We had Africans in full tribal Christianity. The clergy celebrants includ- garb from Uganda, Nigeria, Tanzania, ed Dr. and Mrs. A. Harold White, Pastor Fresh Flowers and Supplies Zimbabwe, South Africa, North Africa, and Mrs. T.L. Barrett, Jr. (many of whose Central Africa and the rest. There were children were also present), Archbishop Unification News WCSF 25th Mister & Miss University International

his year’s Mister & this pageant, gave the were Mr. Thomas Phillips, Miss University welcoming remark. Vice the President of Service for International Beau- Mayor of Asan City, Mr. Peace, Mr. Clifford Yank, the ty Pageant was held Dok Jin Yoo represent- CIS Director and Interna- at Asan Campus ing Chung Nam Province tional Education Foundation, GymnasiumT in Sun Moon Uni- gave the welcoming Neil Salonen, the President versity last July 11, 2003. remarks saying that he of World University Federa- Around 800 people including warmly welcomes the tion, Mr. Tae Jin Jeong, the local, and international par- international Editor of Yon- ticipants of the World Culture participants and hap News and Sports Festival gathered guests visiting Agency, and there and lifted the atmos- the city. With administrators phere as the pageant moved this remark it of Sun Moon on. Mr. Fadle Saad of Lebanon uplifted the University as ,and Miss Mei-I Shih of Chi- gymnasium members of nese Taipei , have been cho- atmosphere the board of sen as the 25th Mister & Miss more. judges. University International. The pageant begun and the dele- There were a In the sec- gates appeared on stage in their total of 24 partici- ond part of the respective national costumes. As pants from 12 coun- program, 10 the MCs introduced each pair, tries who joined the finalists were the candidates were very enthu- pageant this time. chosen. They siastic in greeting the audience. They all passed were Mr. Chi- The audience in return sent them through a thorough nese Taipei, Mr. with a warm applause and cheers screening and competi- Japan, Mr. of encouragement. tive judging process. Only Lebanon, Mr. Tan- After the introduction of each 10 participants were cho- zania, Mr. Thai- participants finished, Ms. Kyung sen at the preliminary land and Miss June Lee, President of Sun Moon talent contest and per- America, Miss Tai- University, Asia University Fed- formed on stage. The wan, Miss Hun- eration, and the Co-organizer of audience as well as the gary, Miss India, candidates were Miss Thailand. All becoming more of them had the and more chance to give their intense as they best during the entertained the Question and Answer audience with their portion with the talent presentations judges. such as piano, Finally the time for fusion martial arts, the announcement of national dance, the result has come mixed dance, and once more all the speech, etc.. candidates appeared The second part on stage in their for- of the program start- mal attires. The Friend- ed with the per- ship Awards were given formance of the Col- to Mr. Ken Abiru of ors of Love, which Japan, and to Miss. is an international Dushleen Mehta of girl band consisting India, as the result of of a European, votes by candidates American, Japanese themselves. The Talent and Korean. A video Awards were given to Mr. followed showing the Che-jung Chang of Chinese schedule of partici- Taipei and Miss. Volha pants during whole Sayavets of Belarus. The period of the pageant First Runner-up Awards preparation, the work- were given to Mr. Matukio shop and service activ- Chuma of Tanzania and Miss ities. It showed a lot of the Laurel Sayre of USA. participants’ aspects as they Congratulations to all the winners are enjoyed in Lotte World in and participants of this year’s MMU Seoul together with handi- International Beauty Pageant! ❖ capped children and the can- didates’ impressive behavior during the preliminary judging. We could also see in the video the scenes In 1988, True Father sent Bob and Ryoko Huneycutt to the Japanese where in they Restaurant business, along with other International couples. He told them signed on the soccer balls to create places which would be centers of the community. Now Bob and of peace that Ryoko have their own restaurant, Akai Hana, in Chapel Hill near the will be sent to University of North Carolina campus. Their mottos are "Jazz and Japanese", North Korea and "Seven days without sushi makes one weak." In appreciation for the as their sym- musicians that play at Akai Hana, they created this CD, including two songs bolic contri- by Bob and two by talented jazz vocalist Frankie Alexander. bution to To order the CD "Jammin'ese", send $5 plus $2 for shipping to Akai peace. Hana CD, 206 W. Main Street, Carrboro, NC 27510 The judges Unification News WCSF: Interreligious Peace Sports Festival A Race for Peace by Fidelis Iyebote Islam, Judaism, Shinto, Sikhism and at war with itself to the urgent need Unification—vied for laurels and “at for peace and the role of non-con- ven as the feet of Pales- the same time enhance global peace, ventional means like sports diplo- tinian and Israeli leaders cultural, racial and religious harmo- macy and cultural festivals to attain wobble along the path of ny, and draw the attention of a world it.” the Middle Hundreds of participants spoke East peace from the podium and in press inter- Eroad map, Sunday, July views in similar vein of the “endur- 13, 2003 three Jordan- ing benefits for humankind” of this ian men — about the global peace movement which is the age of suicide bombers brainchild of Washington Times from the PLO and newspaper baron and United Press Chechnya ran steadily International news service owner, ing to build a new breed of boys and to win three of four top Reverend Sun Myung Moon. girls, men and women with broad spots in a race for peace One of the ardent believers in this enough horizons to see themselves organized by the wide- global peace movement, Inderjeet as citizens of the world, not just cit- ly spreading Interreli- Singh, a Bowling Green University- izens of one particular nation.” gious and Internation- trained sports administrator from Intermittently referring to the immor- al Federation for World Malaysia said of the race for peace, tal words, of India’s Mahatma Ghan- Peace in the sleepy town “The world indeed is one home and di of blessed memory, “Do we want of Cheonan, South humankind is one family. We are seek- the world to be blind? No! If it were Korea—442,593 people eye for an eye, the known for the hard work whole world would of its farming popula- have been blind,”—Mr. tion. Singh, a Sikh added, Flanked by two of his “we are here to cele- triumphant countrymen, brate peace and the shortly after clinching unity of the human the coveted crown for race and our Creator, the world’s number one the only one God.” runner for peace, Jor- Others who spoke danian college marathon- about the need for peo- er, Methkel Abu Duras ples and leaders of the said in Arabic with his world to engage in sim- coach, Umm-Qise native, ilar activities and Talib Al Rousan inter- events that may pull preting, “We are in Korea down the strongholds to show our people and of racial and cultural the entire world the right disharmony, intolerance way to go — the way of and bigotry include Thai- peace, love and under- land’s lawn tennis player standing. Peace and har- and Buddhist, 18-year- monious living are beau- old, Sukrit Samakketkarn, tiful and attractive. Who Russia’s Ecology student, says war and violence Ksenia Fesenko, Aila are not ugly and life Willitts, an economist and destroying?” Christian from Finland, Compatriots Sulman Singapore’s Polytechnic al Gdran won the sec- and Moslem student, Airin ond place, Bashar Rehael Astuty Samsuri, Kai-riin took the fourth, while Saluste of Estonia, Rev. Young Leal of the Unit- John Gehring of the Unit- ed States wrested the ed States, Korea’s Kyung- third position in this June Lee and Lynne Kim. ding-dong race of five Malaysia, with 110 par- kilometers that rendered ticipants, had the highest hundreds breathless representation at the race, a and others heaving sighs total of 104 men and women of relief after chesting came from the United States; the tape at the end. from Japan came 90, the Altogether, 2,000 men Philippines 86, Taiwan 70, and women, represent- and 60 Russians and hun- ing 43 nations and 10 dreds from about two-score different faiths—Bud- countries took part in the dhism, Chondokyo, race for peace. ❖ Christianity, Confu- cianism, Hinduism, Unification News ACLC/TFVM Conference in Boston by Rev. Bamfo York. Dr. Wilson explained biblical and he June 9th, Historical conflicts 2003 ACLC / between Jews, Chris- TFVM monthly tians and Moslem, the conference held children of Abraham. at the historic He also emphasized 46T Beacon St. Family the role of Christian- Church Center brought ity to help in this another great success to process of reconcilia- God and True Parents. We tion, the need to help had a total of 39 ministers, each other to over- their wives and Elders come these historical attended. Among them were barriers between the our cores ACLC Minister children of Abraham. including those who par- He spent consider- ticipated in the Pilgrimage able amount of time to Rome and Israel. explaining about why The MC was Bishop Erell the cross should Skyers (Chairman of TFVM, come down. MA). Rev. Richard Wright The majority of an Executive member of the ministers pres- ACLC in our region wel- ent, including one comes the participant. He Moslem couple (Dr. also gave brief background & Mrs. Suluki) information about ACLC. agreed with his pres- Among others were Rev. in the next moment they are ready to entation. Rev. Wayne Father Cecil Cozier of destroy life. Let’s repent and love one Gadie, Rev. Wright and many others African Orthodox Church, another especially as religious peo- requested for a copy of Dr. Wilson’s Rev. Bradshaw, Rev. Math- ple.” paper. Rev. Kil Hwan Kim, Regional ew Babalola, Christ Apos- The presentation of “Beyond The Director brought the evening to a close tolic Church Mt Zion, Rev. Cross: The Road to Victory in explaining about True Parents back- Shola, Dr. and Mrs. Suluki of Islamic ipants to go beyond themselves, their Jerusalem” a new video prepared by ground activities for the United Nations Society of America. denomination, religion, nationality and Rev. Philip Schanker established the to consider the inclusion of Upper House Rev. Philip O. Fakiyesi of Christ race for the sake of world peace. He ground work for the keynote speaker, Religious Senate in UN. Dr. Suluki Apostolic Church, Providence, RI gave said, “The outward expression should ❖ Dr. Andrew Wilson, a lecturer at the closed the event with a prayer. a profound testimony about the trip to resonate with what is inside. Suicide Unification Theological Seminary, New Rome and Israel. He called all partic- bombers externally may look friendly;

his past May 24th, the SFP: Korea’s First SFP in Nepal CGL’s first Dandelion Family Festival, spon- by Toshiaki Iwata. sored by Service for Peace Dandelion Family Festival Korea was held at the orld CARP Nepal has begun a LittleT Angel’s Performing Arts Cen- Sadakdari, a sign language national campaign of “Service ter. The Colors of Love, the cultural performance group, activi- for Peace” with several pro- ambassadors for Service for Peace ties involving interaction grams throughout the coun- performed special songs for the par- with the audience, as well try. The first event was inau- ticipants of the event. as special performances by guratedW by the Hon. Kamal Prasad Chaula- CGL, which stands for “Culture”, the Little Angels Perform- gain, Minister of Labor and Transport with “Game” and “Leisure”, is one of Ser- ing Arts Group. around 300 VIPs and CARP members. vice for Peace Korea’s many cultur- The Colors of Love, the A second event was held on Feb 22nd in al enriching projects. During this cultural ambassadors for CGL event, handicapped people, chil- Service for Peace offered the dren who must support their fami- congratulatory performances lies and foreign workers were paired at this event. They prepared up one to one with regular college a special performance for students. the participants of this Dan- Through the harmonious atmos- delion Family Festival. The phere created through cultural and songs were “Because I love athletic leisure activities, the par- you” and Atomic Kittens’ ticipants, each with their individual “Tide is High”. Their per- differences, were able to overcome formance was very mean- racial and social differences and ingful as C.O.L. had been become one. As the volunteers and directly participating in the CGL The four members of Colors of those being served had previously activities. They had laughed, talked Love, representing the various rays been participating in a variety of CGL and shared their hearts with the dis- of love with their different national- activities such as visiting an aquar- abled and the volunteers. ities, races and culture, were intro- Gorkha—one of the most historical places of ium, watching a duced as cultural Nepal—and was chaired by the Hon. District movie, and snow ambassadors singing Justice. Those in attendance included the chief sledding together, as one for the peace of of Police, the Chamber of Commerce, differ- this event became a the world. More than ent political parties and NGO’s of the district place in where they any other performance, and representatives of the army and govern- could share their C.O.L’s energetic pres- ment, and there was great enthusiasm for the hearts and concern ence on the stage, was vision of changing a whole nation through for one another like the most enjoyable and service. one big family. touching to those at the The keynote speech was delivered by Mr. The festival, filled festival who had par- Ek Nath Dhakal, President of World CARP with various pro- ticipated in the service Nepal, and was televised to more than 5,000 grams was a new activities. Colors of Love people on a local TV channel that evening The cultural experience plans to continue par- first stage national tour is aimed to convey the in itself for the vol- ticipating in such cul- message, vision and plan for the national and unteers and the dis- tural volunteer servic- es with CGL and Ser- is planned for 12 different cities by the end of abled. There were ❖ March 2003 including Dhading, Lalitpur, Gho- performances by vice for Peace. rai, Bharatpur, Pokhara, and Sarlahi. ❖ Unification News UTS 27th Commencement Address by Dr. Tyler O. Hendricks the new leader disappointed them fur- radically decentralizing their organiza- This opened him to a magical world. ther, instead of resolving their dissat- tional structures—abandoning central Discovering your gift opens you to a This was given on June 28, 2003 at isfaction, embracing and caring for offices and locating themselves in local magical world, a meaningful world. You UTS. them, providing solutions to their dif- churches, especially those flagship are drifting through a hum-drum life he seminary is a servant insti- ficulties, or giving them hope for the churches that are demonstrating lead- until you discover your true identity as tution to the church and soci- future that will give them power to move ership. a pastor, a counselor, a teacher, a leader, ety. The church leads the on. When this happens, members sim- “I all think that seminaries need to a church builder. seminary, but the church ply have no choice but to fall away.” be radically restructured, allowing more Whenever I can I speak to seminar- leadership comes from the (The Way of the Spiritual Leader, Ch 4, theological education to be done in the ians about gifts and I encourage them seminary.T Hence the seminary is the Sec 1.4.4 [New York: Family Federation local churches. Let clergy who want a to discover their gift, their calling, their spiritual and intellectual root of the for World Peace and Unification, 1998]) graduate education go to a major uni- talent and passion that evokes their church and through it the entire soci- Thus our Founder clarifies the mis- versity and study philosophy, church heart and zeal. You each have a gift ety. The leadership the seminary pro- sion of the spiritual leader: to resolve history, or theology. Seminaries, in con- that makes you great. duces determines the effectiveness of members’ dissatisfactions, embrace and trast, should be professional schools Most of us do not appreciate the the church in fulfilling its mission. care for them, provide solutions to their where people are mentored and taught power we have. We are too scared, or And how are we carrying out this difficulties, and give them hope for the while they serve within a local congre- shy, or obnoxious, arrogant or obtuse important task? The Unification Church, future and power to move on. This is gation.” (Reinventing American Protes- to really become the person God cre- in founding the Unification Theologi- the way of the servant leader. I believe tantism: Christianity in the New Mil- ated us to be. Your mission as a cho- cal Seminary, followed a traditional, that our core mission at UTS is to cre- lennium [Berkeley, CA: University of sen person is shaped by five factors: standard model. We take students out ate such servant leaders. That in itself California Press, 1998]) your cultural inheritance, your ances- of the world into a pure, untainted envi- should be taken seriously. Our core The Founder exemplified this model tral lineage, your innate character, the ronment, teach them to be mission is not to own and manage prop- personally as he came here so often, experiences and education you had as holy, and send them back you grew up, and God’s into the world. Not only that: plan for your life. (See Expo- we take students out of the sition of the Divine Princi- church and bring them into ple, Part 1, Ch 6, Sec 3) a different environment, Finally add the most impor- called a school. It is ironic tant element of all: your- that a radical movement self. would create such a con- You have power greater ventional seminary. than God does to deter- This conventional model mine your future. You have presupposes that the lead- power greater than Satan ers are a higher class than to control your life. There the regular members. Yes, will be setbacks, but keep maybe you are a prophet, going! Release your gift. priest and king, but the val- Become the person you idation of this has come dream of being. If you are from the members. Our not sure, then throw your- Founder speaks percep- self upon God and let Him tively about the mistakes carry you. If you are sure, made by most new leaders then let God throw Him- when they arrive in their self upon you, and carry new church. New leaders, Him with you. he said, “never contact the Everything you studied pioneers to find out the sit- here, you will remember. uation of each member and It will come to you when get advice on how to guide you need it. Thomas Jef- them. In other words, with- ferson’s glory came not in out even inquiring into back- school, but when he wrote ground information about the Declaration of Inde- their life of faith, the succeeding lead- pendence. Abraham Lin- ers each took the casual attitude that erty, gain accreditation, or teach any bringing, as it were, the church into coln’s glory came not in school, but he was used to and gave orders on his particular subjects. It is to create ser- the seminary. And he sent the semi- when he wrote the Gettysburg Address. whims, saying, ‘You should do it this vant leaders, leaders who can trans- narians into the church for the Yankee Martin Luther King’s glory came not at way and do that that way.’ According- form lives, empower marriages, nur- Stadium and Washington Monument school, but when he wrote, “I Have a ly, since some stranger suddenly appeared ture our youth, grow the church and crusades in New York and Washington. Dream.” But none of them could have and played the role of a master, they build community with other churches. But long term what we need is more written those documents if they did not feel that he is not agreeable. How are we doing? Are we going about than crusades and carp fishing, but have an education. They would never “Because a new leader goes to this our task in the best possible way? Where solid, deep-rooted health and growth have been able to pen a great message region with public authority, …he uses can we improve? of the local church. In that setting, we if they had not read many speeches, the excuse that he wants to solidify the I think there is always room for become leaders by being leaders, by and written many poor, difficult, stu- system, and employs dominating meth- improvement, and that we might con- serving right here. In that way we go dent level attempts. ods based on his own concepts. If you sider another model, one with which beyond and even break our concepts As a student you have learned to act this way, you will lose all the mem- many churches find greater success. I about leadership, right here in Red discipline your mind as you have made bers. You won’t be able to fulfill the would call it an integrative model, in Hook. many attempts at writing great mes- responsibility of inheriting form the which the school and church share the How does the servant leader build sages. To be great, you have to learn predecessor. Until now, all regional lead- same location, and education empha- the church? We do so by helping each how to deny a good deal of your own ers made this mistake. You should not sizes hands-on practice, apprentice- member discover their gift for ministry thinking. Most of writing is re-writing, order members around when you have ship and mentoring. and equipping and empowering them is throwing out what you’ve written and not even made all the plans about the Conclusions drawn by sociologist to exercise it. This is “gifts-based min- striving to improve it. You have worked heartistic and internal things and inher- Donald Miller in his 1998 study of the istry, based upon the belief that each hard. The result is not this diploma. its them, or when you have not even “new paradigm” churches that emerged person has a gift from God. The leader The result is what you achieve from created the environment for the mem- in southern California a generation ago is able to help the believer discover and now on. The value of UTS is judged not bers to voluntarily request that orders are of vital importance here. “The cen- release their gift. As Paul wrote in Eph- by what happens here, but by what be given, more so when they do not ters of energy and creativity in this esians 4:12, the leader’s mission is “for happens out there, in the church and desire nor understand the changes you decade lie at the local, not the nation- the equipping of the saints for the work in the world, as a result of you. want to make. al, level, and that will probably hold of ministry, for the edifying of the body Don’t worry about UTS. If you pros- “A new leader should be receiving true in the twenty-first century. The of Christ.” per, UTS will prosper. If you bear fruit, criticisms from the members at least really innovative ideas for reshaping You each have a gift, something irre- UTS will reap with abundance. As you for the first three months. You should the church will come from people work- placeable that makes you who you are serve, UTS is serving. As you teach, not tell members to do this or do that ing in the trenches, addressing the to God. For me, this is the essential UTS is teaching. As you lead, UTS is according to your own opinion while needs of people in their churches and charm of Harry Potter. He is a boy who leading. members are still observing you. communities, not from denomination- discovers his gift. He was drifting through You are UTS; not this building, not al officials. Therefore, I believe that a hum-drum “muggle” life until he dis- these windows and banners, not the …Because the leader behaved in this ❖ way, they felt disappointed. Even worse, denominations would be well served by covered his true identity as a wizard. books and curricula, but you! Unification News Service for Peace Project, Dorchester, MA by Rev. Bismarck Bamfo ince last year Service for Peace activities in Washington, DC, the Second Genera- tion in New England Region are doing everything possible to keep their heads high through serving our community. A SDP workshop and a clean-up campaign were held on February 19-22 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Worcester with over 64 2nd Generation in atten- dance. On June 14, another clean-up was done in Dorch- ester with over 25 in attendance. Through their activities they building friendship with youth from other churches and building bridges with other races. They are the fruit and testimony to the bless- ing of God and True Parents. After their 5-Day intensive workshop at Camp Aurora, New Hampshire, again these future lead- ers are in the hot sun serving others in Worcester, MA. ❖ Self-Help CARP Scholarship, Philippines

by Melchor S. Castro the WCARP Headquar- ters and Antipolo I he World CARP- Training Center for 1- Philippines and Day and 2- Day Semi- Philippine Teach- nar to understand ers’ Association for deeply the visions, prin- the Research of ciples and ideals of PrinciplesT (PTARP) joined their CARP and PTARP. efforts together to take the Mr. Michael G. lead in the mobilization of Zablan, President of graduating high school stu- World CARP Philippines, dents in promoting the Self- encouraged the stu- Help Scholarship Program to dents to apply for a Self- the different schools around Help Scholarship Pro- National Capital Region and puses on the introduction of CARP and gram especially those who could not studies with deeper commitment and in the nearby provinces. PTARP Programs. After the introduc- afford to enter college. It is their oppor- determination to fulfill their goals in Since February 2003, hundreds of tory seminar in the campus, they were tunity to develop their potentials in life. teachers and young students have invited to attend advance Seminar at leadership and become financially inde- Many schools have already opened attended series of lectures in their cam- pendent from their parents. In order their door to welcome our programs to avail of this program, students are and activities. Some school principals requested to attend series of workshop wanted to adopt “Moral and Ethical CARP Spreads Night of seminar for 1-day, 2-day, and 4-day Values for the Youth” a secondary text- until 21-day during summer break for book based on the Unification Princi- their preparation next school year in ple for a pilot project of Values Edu- Peace in Taiwan college. The topics are based on Prin- cation. ciples of CARP, AIDS Awareness, Pure This mobilization will not be possi- o greet the beginning of need of every CARP Centers. The scope Love Education and others. ble without the support of our untir- the new term, every school of every event was about 100 partic- During school days, students can ing PTARP President, Dr. Felipe B. in Taiwan starts their min- ipants. The circuit had 5 college stay in the different CARP Centers in Cachola, Mr. Edmon Pacson, WCARP istry of witnessing in every schools. Every CARP Centers also the Region near the school to contin- Phils. Executive Director for Education campus. W-CARP Taiwan utilized this event to invite new guests, ue their training and studies. In this and Mr. Edgar Tanate, Vice-President alsoT held the special outreach event, service organizations, teachers and way, students can become more respon- for Administration, UTS-Phils. and the ❖ “Night of Peace”, which combined professors to participate. Chinese sible and dedicated to pursue their supporting staff. communication and witnessing. By Culture University invited teachers the 11th of Section of Extracurricular Activi- Mr. & Miss ties. follow the words of Jesus, who said in University National Tai- CONGRATULATIONS Matthew 6:33: “But seek ye first the king- made a cir- wan University from page 19 dom of God (Chun Il Geuk), and His right- cuit of of Science and who you are, upon what foundation you eousness; and all these things shall be famous Technology also stand, and whose authority you are inher- added unto you.” college invited the Prin- iting. I urge you to remain pure in heart, and schools, cipal and OSA True Father emphasized that to be a you will become a true peacemaker. I chal- promoted Dean to attend true instrument of God to realize our inher- lenge you to seek God’s kingdom first, and the idea of and also give itance in this era of Chun Il Geuk; we must its righteousness, and you will become a Service for our event a high have an absolutely vertical relationship genuine “kingdom-maker.” Then you will Peace to appraisal. with God, like the sun at high noon. At this truly know what many Christian leaders spread out At the begin- moment, when the sun is shining down are only beginning to understand in the the public welfare activity in the cam- ning of the event, played the short from directly overhead, no shadow is cast. movement to take down the cross… the pus. film of the Mr. & Miss University Beau- We too should cast no shadow, living our meaning of receiving a crown. This is a pioneering event! By Mr. ty Pageant. Then, their performance relationship with God like the sun at high Now, I challenge each and every one of & Miss University entering the cam- and the introduction about the idea noon. This should manifest in your per- you to carry the proud tradition of UTS pus to propaganda the idea and activ- of MMU, and the introduction of sonal spiritual standard, and become the and the example of our Parents deep in ities of SFP, by them to lead and host, CARP’s idea and vision through the foundation for building an exemplary Blessed your hearts. Go forward into the world to done and adjusted to match up the way of RAP that was created by them- ❖ family. To achieve this, I encourage you to liberate God, Bless all of humanity and selves. make True Parents proud. ❖ Unification News UTS Commencement Congratulatory Remarks

by Rev. Dr. Chang Shik Yang of UTS that True Parents established, minister, what is your main mission? Father accomplishing these two respon- ALL of you must determine to lead exem- What are your most essential responsi- sibilities during Father’s early speaking This was given on June 28, 2003 at plary lives of faith: lives that reflect the bilities? Father has taught us that the tours in America. He was the state leader the Unification Theological Seminary, Bar- truth that Father has brought to the true mission of a pastor or minister can and church director in one state, and rytown, NY world; lives that represent the standard be expressed in three offices: prophet, when Father came to his city to speak, am truly proud, honored and pleased of faith that he teaches and lives. priest, and king. What do these mean, Father stayed in the church center that to participate in this important day Your determination to enter these and how can we fulfill them? The mis- night after the tour program. Because with you, a day that marks an impor- gates to attain the goal for which several aspects of the program tant accomplishment in your lives; you will be honored today was were not prepared well, Father a day that represents a significant a profound, awesome decision. chastised and corrected this leader Iachievement for the providence of God. You could easily have chosen a quite strongly at dinner, guiding Today’s commencement ceremony has different course for your life. You him to do better. As a young leader, special significance, for we honor the could have become a business- our brother was quite shocked to first students to graduate from the sem- man or woman, providing the receive Father’s strong words, and inary’s New York City extension site. This possibility of a life of some level the burden on his heart was quite is the first step toward a grand vision, of material comfort. You could heavy. where leaders of all faiths will study have chosen a more private, per- That night, unable to sleep well, together, becoming one body, and work- sonal way of life also. But true this leader got up to go to the bath- ing to build the Kingdom of God on Earth. to the commitment you made room at around 3:30 in the morn- I bring you the warm congratulations when you entered these gates, ing. As he passed the door of of Rev and Mrs. Sun Myung Moon, our you will soon leave them, hav- Father’s bedroom, he saw a light beloved True Parents and founders of ing received your diploma, as a under the door. He slowed down, the Unification Theological Seminary. minister of God, an ambassador and he could hear sounds coming You may naturally look at your gradua- of our True Parents’ teaching from Father’s room. He could not tion from UTS as the culmination, the and heart, and a child of Heav- help himself, and quietly put his climax, of several years of effort. But I en. ear to the door to listen. He heard am sure that from God’s point of view it Please be true to your chosen path sion of a prophet is to represent God in the unmistakable sound of Father weep- is also a beginning, and as each of you and calling. Like Father, Mother, our front of the people. The prophet speaks ing in prayer. Although the prayer was depart through the gates of this semi- early church elders and leaders, and so for God; his words must be God’s words. in Korean, and our brother couldn’t nary you are entering a new and chal- many more historical figures, you are The prophet must speak the truth, and understand a word, he stood transfixed, lenging realm of your life. This is there- walking the way of a pioneer. You will be always convey God’s point of view, main- unable to move from the door. Sudden- fore a precious opportunity to make a carrying on an important tradition, even taining and conveying a vertical per- ly, in the midst of Father’s tearful prayer fresh start, a new beginning in your life as you spread the truth and plant roots spective. A prophet must never get side- in Korean, the leader heard two words of faith. for the future of your children, your tracked or distracted, caught up in hor- that he clearly understood: Father called As you pass through these gates you descendants and all humanity. You must izontal, personal points of view. out this brother’s name in tears! In that are also part of a proud historical tradi- know that there is great glory on the road The role of the priest is complemen- moment, he could understand how Father’s tion. You may not realize how profoundly ahead of you, even as history honors tary to that of prophet, for the priest must absolute faith and strong leadership was this institution will impact all of human- those in the past who gave everything represent the people in front of God. The balanced by his urgent and humble prayer, ity and history, as a center of learning for the sake of God’s will. But the path priest must pray for the people, repent taking total responsibility in front of God. for the Completed Testament teaching to that bright, shining victory will not be for the people, and lift them up, inter- The third aspect of the minister’s mis- of our True Parents. Father founded UTS easy. The way of a pioneer is often lone- ceding on their behalf with Heavenly sion is that of King, to lead with God’s to establish a standard of Unification ly, and you may feel at times that you Father. Father has taught that a church authority. This is particularly important religious education for the world, as well have no support from anyone—not even leader should focus on representing God as we have entered the era of Chun Il as to provide an official, formal training God. But how urgently you have stud- to the people during the day, leading with Geuk, the establishment of the Kingdom, and education process to raise Unifica- ied, how seriously you have embraced conviction, praying for guidance and and the reality of His sovereignty on earth tion leaders not only for America, but for your training, how deep is your knowl- being confident as you try your best to and in the entire cosmos. True Parents the world. edge of the Principle and how strong your fulfill God’s direction. But during the are bequeathing their authority to us. When you first entered these gates faith; these will determine your strength night, the leader should be a person of Every one of us should realize that we you made a stirring and noble commit- in times of difficulty. With my whole heart tears, reflecting on the decisions and only need to have faith and confidence, ment to the public way of leadership, not I encourage you as the people encour- experiences of the day and repenting for live publicly and speak and act for the only by knowledge but by example. This aged Joshua: Be strong, and of good error or wrongdoing. We should repent glory of God and True Parents. You have does not necessarily mean that every one courage for ourselves as well as for those we are the power! God will work through YOU of you will take up a leadership position Each of you may find yourselves in responsible for. to manifest His absolute sovereignty in in the church. But it does mean that to different missions, with different areas One of our American teachers and each situation. You must only realize honor and carry on the proud tradition of responsibility. But as a Unification elders tells a story of how he experienced see CONGRATULATIONS on page 18

by Chen Lawrence Fong us seminarians up in a special way. Now A Testimony to UTS I see our second generation inheriting was part of the second graduating that home. It was heartwarming to see class of our seminary, class of ‘76. ing our studies and upsetting the pro- ing about Father’s fishing project. One our second generation trying to make By now, I consider myself an ancient fessors. As we were walking, I began to of them was asking the others where the sense of our first generation’s faith. They dinosaur of the past history of the share a lot of memories with my wife: net might be and was wondering about are learning to take ownership of life of school. But Heavenly Father gave about Father’s fishing project in a lagoon the time when Dr. Hendricks did his hero- faith. There were testimonies during the Ime a gift during my visit to the campus on the Hudson River, then a farming proj- ic best to hold up the net. Was it coinci- workshop by our teenagers who have this past summer that renewed my faith. ect, then a water pond expansion proj- dence? It was a surprise to me that they gone through a year of STF. They tear- My wife Kyoung-Sook and I, together with ect, and the hours upon hours he spent were talking about this. Of course I inter- fully said that they experienced God and parents of STF teenagers, participated talking with us. He said that we did not rupted and shared my eyewitness account True Parents and realized and appreci- in an STF workshop. I definitely felt the understand the value of our time with of the whole fishing expedition with Father ated what their parents had gone through hand of God and True Parents through him. We certainly did not. and the seminarians. Then a few other in their life of faith. It was so gratifying the hearts of the families and the STF As we walked along the trail, I par- STF members came to the viewing area, and comforting to hear this. If there is a staff who came together for the annual ticularly remembered the day when it looked at the Lagoon and started talk- generation gap, the STF effort is helping orientation and send-off of our STF chil- was time to set up the long fishing net ing about the same thing. Again I shared to close it. dren. in the nearby Hudson lagoon during the with them what I had proudly experi- Who knows what the small fishing More than the beautiful weather that cold early spring. Many students had to enced. incident may mean to our second gen- weekend was the profound spiritual go in the smelly, mucky, cold water to My wife and I continued on this inter- eration, than the third, fourth, etc.? But atmosphere of love. It was a new feeling hold up the net in order to properly set esting walk along Father’s trail. A tremen- if our faith is to grow, I believe it must unlike my student days. I never felt so it. Father was directing the project. A few dous rush of emotion came through my have a meaning for our children’s life of light and bright. seminarians had passed out and had to whole being as I was thinking on the faith in a more profound way than we, That Saturday afternoon, our couple go to the hospital, including Dr. Hen- meaning of what I experienced at the the first generation, who are generally decided to walk Father’s trail on the dricks. clearing. I felt God giving a special love slow to understand our significant times grounds of the seminary. A rush of mem- As my wife and I approached a rest to me, a member of the first generation. spent with True Parents. My deepest grat- ories came to me of those seminarian area, a clearing with a view of the lagoon, All the hopes and dreams that Father itude to our Beloved Parents of Heaven days with Father. His visiting the semi- several STF teenagers were already there had were given to us, the first genera- and Earth, from an unworthy person nary got to be so wonderfully often that looking at the view. I heard them talk- tion. He personally cared enough to raise such as I. ❖ I began to worry that we would be neglect- Unification News

Adapted from Reports by Allan Saun- ders, IIFWP Africa: AIDS Prevention and Togo Mrs. Kathy Rigney & Mr. Alan Saun- ders, IIFWP Director of HIV/AIDS Pre- Character Education Training Seminars vention and Character Education trav- Deputy of the HIV/AIDS Prevention Office elections given by an elected group of Uganda. Mr. Saunders gave a presenta- eled to Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Kenya and for Benin. A meeting was held with Ambas- officials. President Obasanju was re- tion to the girls at the Peace High School Uganda in April 2003. The trip began in sadors for Peace at the home of Mr. & elected to power with his PDP party hav- on the outskirts of Kampala. The group Togo where Mr. Saunders, gave a pres- Mrs. Paterne. Chabi Kao, the Senior Gov- ing taken many of the positions through- met many leaders of NGO’s and also rep- entation on HIV/AIDS prevention and ernment official and Professor Kogblevi out the country. International observers resentatives of several HIV/AIDS gov- character education to members at the attended the dinner meeting, which went viewed the elections, which were held ernment organizations. Presentations center in Lome, Togo. The following day late into the evening with exciting dis- without major disturbances or riots. on moral education and relationship edu- the pair traveled to Kara in cussions The following day, a cation were presented Togo to meet VIPs at the com- about group of IIFWP Repre- to a select group of memorative service for the educa- sentatives met with Dr. Ambassadors for Peace brother of President Eyade- tion, par- Idegbe who is the Direc- and Family Federation ma. Many VIPs were met at enting tor of the Nigerian Insti- leaders. the event including the son and con- tute of Medical Research. Meetings with rep- of the President and Gover- flict res- A report that the Insti- resentatives of the Min- nors of each region of the olution. tute had produced was istry for Health, Min- country who agreed to have The discussed and plans istry of Education and the IIFWP HIV/AIDS pres- final were initiated for Dr. other NGO’s were the entation in their respective event in Idegbe to speak at the highlight of the final regions. Other dignitaries Cotonou World Culture and Sports Festival 2003 day of the tour in Uganda. There was a that were met at the service was a in Korea. Later that day a meeting was lot of discussion on the success of NGO’s included Mr. Theopile Panou and Dr. half-day conference, which was at the held at the Institute for the Lagos State to combat the HIV/AIDS problem in Richard Assih who is the personal doc- National University of Benin. Over 120 Chapter of IIFWP. Many influential dig- Uganda and reports were attained to tor to the President of Togo. people attended the seminar, which was nitaries attended the event including document the initiatives held in that Benin called, “The Need for Moral Education leaders of NGO’s, professors and com- country. The group met with Dr. Chris and Education for Character,” which cov- munity leaders. Mr. Saunders present- Baroymunsi of the UN Population Fund Following the coast, Mr. Saunders and ered topics that span the human life ed a lecture on moral education and once and discussed the fact that now the Mrs. Rigney traveled to Benin for an excit- cycle, including relationships, marriage again a lively discussion was pursued organizations in Uganda were being chal- ing schedule of meetings, conferences and family education. The participants about the future of moral education for lenged with a stagnation of HIV/AIDS and presentations. Two half-day semi- were exuberant to receive the Ambas- Nigeria. It was decided that a follow-up infection rates. One of the challenges is nars on Character Education and devel- sadors for Peace award. Stimulating meeting would be held in the coming that youth no longer want to hear about oping successful communication and group sessions were held on the topic of months to include teachers, adminis- this issue as there has been a flood of parenting skills were given to the mem- what the future moral education system trators and government officials. From NGO’s giving presentations on this sub- bers in Cotonou, which is known as the would need to include in Benin. Other that meeting a Character Education com- ject. Latin quarter of the west coast of Africa. meetings were organized for future events mittee will be formed to introduce the The culmination of the trip was the Mr. Paterne, Secretary General of IIFWP including a follow-up conference in two initiative formally. signing of the contract of the new Peace in Benin, did an excellent job in creat- months. Embassy in Kampala. The Peace Embassy Uganda ing a lively schedule for the moral edu- is centrally located near the President’s Nigeria cators. Character Education seminars Mrs. Rigney and Mr. Saunders then quarters. The Lieutenant General, Moses were held at the ‘Complexe La Glycene,’ From this point, the group traveled traveled to Nairobi, Kenya and then on Ali, formally signed the contract along high school to teachers and students to Lagos, Nigeria to meet other Ambas- to Entebbe, Uganda. Meetings were held with Mrs. Rigney and Mr. & Mrs. and also at the National University of sadors for Peace and give more presen- with HIV/AIDS Prevention leaders in Rutangye. ❖ Benin to over 100 students. A meeting tations and seminars. “The Need for Moral was held with Mr. Aminou Wabi Taofi- Education,” and other lectures were given ki, Vice-Rector of the National Universi- to the Family Federation members in ty. Lagos the following day. A meeting that Man Sentenced to 40 Years Other meetings were held with the evening was held with Minister Haruna- Minister of the secondary schools of Benin Elawi who is the current Communica- and the Minister of Technical Schools tion Minister for Nigeria. History was for Jin-Joo’s Murder for the country. They also met with the observed as Nigeria held its first set of 21-year-old Charlotte man orange jail jumpsuit, Evans was given was sentenced to at least a chance to address the court before IN MEMORIAM 40 years in prison in the he was sentenced. He apologized to his strangling death of Jin-Joo family, then said, “I hope that I get out Byrne killed while fundrais- and do something different with the Carol Ann King ing.A Eugene Evans pleased guilty in rest of my life. Ain’t a day that goes by Mecklenburg Superior Court to sec- that I don’t regret what happened.” Evans was on probation for proper- arol Ann King departed from about how to invest herself for God’s ond-degree murder and first-degree sex ty crimes at the time of Byrne’s slay- the physical world and providence, Carol faithfully fulfilled offense. He was sentenced to serve con- ing. Jail records show he had ascended into the spirit many Conditions. Among them: Liv- secutive sentences with a maxi- been arrested at least 11 times world on July 12, 2003, ing Offering Fund; Jardim, Brazil 40- mum of 49 1/2 years. since October 2001. Char- ready to see her Father God Day Condition; Cheong Pyung Forty Prosecutors had said they lotte-Mecklenburg police Cand to reunite with her only child, Jed- Days; Twenty-One Days; and Kodan would seek the death penal- said he told investiga- die, Jr. She married Jeddie King, Sr. Fund. ty against Evans, but appar- tors he was high on in January of 1965. They later became Her loyalty in love moved her from ently decided to accept the crack cocaine when he proud grandparents to Jeddie III, who the point of desire to the actual fulfill- plea after the victim par- killed Byrne. currently resides with his mother in ment of her responsibilities to God and ents, who oppose the death Police said Byrne was New York. True Parents. penalty, raised concerns. lured into the vacant In 1975, Carol and her husband Despite her very strong independ- “Their feelings played a key apartment, then choked joined the Family Federation for World ent nature, Carol cherished her rela- role in our decision,” pros- until she was unconscious, Peace and Unification. She attended tionships with the family members, ecutor Marsha Goodenow sexually assaulted and God and True Parents with unshak- friends, and her spiritual children. In said. robbed of money and the cos- able Faith in the providence. She served fact, she was very protective of her close Byrne, 18, was reported miss- tume jewelry she was offering in in the local church of Queens, New York ties to a multitude of people. ing Aug. 28, hours after she began going exchange for donations. and the headquarters church in New Besides her devoted husband and door-to-door at the Roseland Apart- Byrne had graduated from high school York City until 1992. She then relo- precious grandson, the former Carol ments. Her unclothed body was found in Seattle in June 2002 and was among cated to Kissimmee, Florida with her Ann Webb leaves to mourn four broth- the next day in a vacant apartment at a group of church members who trav- partner in both marriage and ministry ers, (Ira, Thoedore, Aaron, and Eugene); the complex. eled to Charlotte to prepare for mis- to do Tribal Messiah mission. Togeth- three sisters, (Rose, Louise, and Sonya); “We visited with the district attor- sionary work. She had teamed with er, they established a church center on and a host of other relatives and dear ney in October and pleaded for (Evans’) another member in soliciting donations, Central Avenue in her new hometown. friends. life,” the victim’s father, Martyn Byrne, but they decided to split up and work Soon thereafter, the couple was appoint- She was born to the late Ira and said. “We appreciate the district attor- independently. She was reported miss- ed Orlando City Leaders for the Fam- Katherine Webb in Bronx, New York on ney’s willingness to take our feelings ❖ ing after she failed to meet with her ily Federation. February 19, 1944. into consideration.” group. ❖ Never ceasing from developing ideas Legs shackled and dressed in an Unification News DIVINE PRINCIPLE STUDY Nature of God and Man; the Purpose of Life Volume One • Part Nine ence them in the spirit world. Life in have rebelled against me. The ox knows its Creator has brought spiritual death the spirit world is initially determined its owners, and the ass its master’s to man and has caused the sorrow and n order to survive physically, each by whatever degree of love we have crib; but Israel does not know. My peo- tragedy within man and the world. of us needs physical nourishment. experienced on earth. Since, as we have ple do not understand.’” (Is 1:2) Since the time of man’s fall, many In a similar manner, Divine Prin- seen, love is to be experienced most And Hosea describes a similar situ- religions have developed in human soci- ciple teaches that our spiritual profoundly in the family, Divine Prin- ation: “the more I called them, the ety; to seek God through Jesus, or for selves need spiritual nourishment. ciple affirms it is through our families more they went from me; they kept sac- that matter, through any historical reli- ISuch nourishment consists of two com- that we are meant to enter the King- rificing to the Baal, and burning incense gious path, is man’s attempt to restore ponents - the “Life Elements” that come dom of Heaven, both on earth and in to idols. Yet it was I who taught Ephraim the original relationship of love with from God, which include love and truth, the spirit world. to walk. I too, them up in my arms, God. If man had not fallen, he would and the “Vitality Elements” which have Professor Charles Whitehead, twen- but they did not know that I healed now be living in the bosom of God’s their origin in the physical body. tieth century philosopher and theolo- them.” (Hos 11:2) love, walking with Him, creating with These Vitality Elements flow from gian, is reported to have once com- On the other hand, alienated from Him. the body to the spirit as the individual plained that too many Christians think God, humanity has also walked a tor- For Divine Principle, then, the cen- lives in accordance with God’s Word of God in terms of an absolute, auto- turous path. Separated from the love tral goal of the person who would be a and acts according to the principles of cratic, Roman emperor. Perhaps so. of God, humankind has hungered and mature son or daughter of God is the service and love. As the spirit receives In any event, a special aspect of the thirsted in spirit. The Psalmist writes: alleviating of the divine sorrow and the Vitality Elements from the body and Divine Principle revelation is its under- “As a heart longs for flowing streams, comforting of God’s heart. This can be Life Elements form God, it becomes standing of the heart of God. For Divine so longs my soul for thee, O God. My done as we realize God’s hope for us, vibrant and beautiful. Reciprocally, Principle, God’s heart is tender, sensi- soul thirsts for God, the living God. step by step fulfilling the three Bless- our spirit selves project spirit elements tive—and grieving over a lost relation- When shall I come and behold the face ings and doing our part toward realiz- to our physical bodies. A spirit filled ship of love. of God. My tears have been my food ing the Kingdom of God on earth. God with a divine ideal, hope and love imparts Divine Principle underscores the fact day and night.” (Ps 42:1) has been longing for His children and health and power to the physical self. that the almighty God is not only the “I am weary with my crying; my throat they, like orphans, long for Him. For this reason, people filled with spir- source of energy, the origin and pre- is parched. My eyes grow dim with Only when the meeting between this itual life often need less sleep and food, server of life, but also the Father of waiting for my God.” (Ps 69:3) eager Father and these suffering chil- and generally have more enthusiasm Heart. Man was to be one with his Cre- dren is sealed can restoration begin. Spiritual Death about life. ator, forming intimate relationships of The Lord is looking with great longing The character of one’s spirit self is father and child, friend and friend, lover For Divine Principle, man’s separa- to the time of reunion, the day He and thus dependent on the quality of his and beloved, bridegroom and bride. tion from the love and wisdom of God man can at last become one, as was physical actions. If a person for exam- However, as man’s relations with his has prevented the human family from the original intention. Then the great ple has wronged another, or stolen prop- fellow man have been ridden with con- functioning at its optimum level. At suffering of God, man and the universe erty or exploited someone weaker, he flict, so have his relations with his Cre- its worst humanity’s alienation from will come to an end. ❖ will inevitably be called to rectify such ator been badly crippled. Although He matters during the course of his spir- is a God of love, the Almighty God can- Ministry. itual growth. If one fails to right his not express His heart of love as He wish- The year 2003 is defined with the wrongs while he is on earth, he will Women’s es; He is limited by the capacity of special motto, “Women, Peace and enter the spirit world in a damaged human beings to receive and respond the Culture of Heart,” and has as its state. Jesus’ encouragement to us to to it. Federation major goals: straighten out our difficulties with our • To extend and partner our activ- fellow man before we offer our gifts at Judge or Lover ities in collaboration with other local the alter (Mt 5:21) is thus not to be While for much of the Old Testament in the Congo and national NGOs ignored. God is portrayed as a strict judge or • To extend and expand our nation- powerful monarch, there are never- by Ms. Marie Jeanne Balungila Heaven and Hell al activities in the provinces. theless flashes of a God of tender heart he year 2002 was essen- • To explain the WFWP founding But, if one neglects to do this, he and supreme sensitivity. The story of tially focused on the re- vision of peace to women who are in will be sent to “hell”? The Principle the prophet Hosea, a man whose wife definition of our respon- responsible positions on the nation- stresses that after physical death we was faithless is a case in point. Hosea’s sibility and goals during al level and who work in the govern- continue life in the spirit world at what- knowledge of his wife’s infidelity, cou- the 2nd Decade of Edu- ment ministries. ever level we have attained during our pled with his continuing love for her, cation.T We hope to accomplish our goals lifetime. No one is “sent” to heaven or was a heart-breaking experience for The goals of DR Congo WFWP Chap- this year and expand the work of hell; rather one enters the spirit world the prophet. ter for that year were: WFWP, DR Congo. at the level of spiritual growth he has What then must be the experience • To promote WFWP and let the Ms. Balungila is WFWP, Secretary attained on earth. We are the ones who of God, Hosea asked, whose love for us movement be known and recognized General, Kinshasa, DR Congo. ❖ determine our destiny. is so much deeper and more sensitive? by the officials of the state The difference between heaven and In the most profound and revealing of • To get the hell has been suggested by one man’s relationships, Hosea found a work of WFWP Emmanuel Swedenborg, a remarkable metaphor for the relationship between recognized by 17th century Swedish scholar and sci- a faithful God and a faithless nation. those officials for entist who in his later years had an For the prophet, his own experience our work in the extended series of experiences in and became a living parable of the suffer- provinces. with the spirit world. For this spiritu- ing heart of God. These two al giant the distinction is clear cut: The truth then is that God has been goals were suc- The attitude that causes a drift toward hurt more than man. God feels crushed cessfully attained heaven is in the feeling that there is a by the historic betrayal of His loved and six major higher power...(and in the striving) to ones - as any lover would be. The activities allowed relate to it. This same spirit of humil- injured heart of God, the suffering of us to become one ity and respect for the greatness of cre- the Heavenly Father, is beyond meas- of the most fre- ation goes with an effort to be with oth- urement and human comprehension. quently consult- ers and to be of some use. By this a It has been said that it is not so much ed NGOs by the person faces toward heaven... The oppo- we who seek God as it is God who seeks Family and site attitude is to put down creation us. While humankind has walked a Social Affairs and elevate the self. The one bound tortured and searching path through for hell serves himself first, last and history, Divine Principle suggests that foremost. By this he is cut off from the the same is true of God. The Lord’s opening-out possibilities of heaven and call to Adam, “Where are you?” (Gen becomes enclosed in concerns for him- 3:9) expresses an inquiry directed to self over and above others. all humanity. Ever since man’s fall, Love and Beauty God has been seeking His lost family with a grieving heart. Reflecting the Since our spirit selves grow in con- difficulties of this search, Isaiah writes: junction with our physical bodies, our “Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O experience of love, beauty and joy on earth; for the Lord has spoken: ‘Sons earth conditions our ability to experi- have I reared and brought up, but they Unification News 40 YEARS IN AMERICA by Dr. Michael Mickler This is the twenty-fourth in a Dr. Mickler is Vice-president series of excerpts from the book and Professor of Church Histo- ry at the Unification Theological 40 Years in America: An Intimate Seminary. History of the Unification Federations for Movement 1959-1999. The editor reflected those of Rev. Moon who ed: one a religious leader, one a political leader, and is Michael Inglis, the historical had previously spoken along these the other an academic leader. y the late 1990s, the lines. In his conference address, Rev. Moon also gave “specific direction that the con- movement prolifer- text by Michael Mickler. The book is available from HSA Rev. Moon stated, “the path to world tent of the conference program...should be dedicated ated a dozen or more peace will be incomplete if we build to a series of Hoon Dok Hae readings.” These were federations for world Publications for $70 + $8 s&h. it merely upon the political, eco- “gathering for reading and learning” sessions based peace. Some of them Contact them at: 4 West 43rd nomic and military functions of the on passages from Rev. Moon’s speeches. The general Bwere quite specific, i.e., the Artist Street, NY NY 10036; tel: (212) United Nations.... I hope the par- membership had been encouraged to practice Hoon Association for World Peace (est. ticipants here today, and all the Dok Hae between 6:00-7:00 a.m. since late 1997, but 1995), Island Nations for World 997-0050 xt250 or at their web- site: www.hsabooks.com. nations of the world, will seriously it had not been tried at “any previous international Peace (est. 1996), Peninsula consider this proposal to establish conference for VIP contacts.” The program included a Nations for World Peace (est. a structure encompassing the world’s series of seven ninety-minute Hoon Dok Hae sessions, 1996), Continental Nations for religions and the United Nations.” each consisting of a reading on a specific topic followed World Peace (est. 1996), Martial Artists for World Peace The call to religious leaders for “action beyond dia- by responses by two assigned discussants and com- (est. 1997). In addition, the movement sponsored a logue” continued with the establishment of the Inter- ments from the floor. Despite initial apprehensions, World Peace Conference for several years and inau- religious and International Federation for World Peace members with extensive experience in dialogues of this gurated a World University Federation. Within this con- (IIFWP) in February 1999. However, it was supple- type offered glowing appraisals. stellation of activity, the Interreligious Federation for mented by another theme. According to Frank Kauf- Dr. Anthony Guerra, Dean of Undergraduate and World Peace (IRFWP) and the International Federation mann, a “second trademark insight” attributable to Graduate Studies at the University of Bridgeport, com- for World Peace (IFWP) functioned as umbrella organ- mented: “I have been izations, representing internal comparing in my heart and external appraches to the and mind over the past solution of world problems. few days this first Hoon These two federations coalesced Dok Hae conference with into a single entity, the Inter- the many other Unifi- religious and International cation-centered semi- Federation for World Peace, in nars for VIP guests. The 1999. The stated purpose of strongest metaphor I’m the merger was to bring their left with is that of the combined resouces together. difference between the This process began with a atomic bomb and con- conference on “Realizing the ventional weapons. In Interfaith Ideal: Action Beyond this first Hoon Dok Hae Dialogue” sponsored by the conference, our guests IRFWP in Washington, D.C. and also we members, from December 18-20, 1998. are challenged by the The “concept for the confer- direct words of True Par- ence,” according to its coordi- ents. In the atmosphere nator Dr. Frank Kaufmann, created...we all seem to “revolved around an initiative be delivered from our for religious leaders to work old selves.... Father has formally with the United given us the formula for Nations,” a vision which “was Pentecost. enthusiastically received by Given the success of the 126 international partici- A Hoon Dok Hae Conference in Washington, D.C., 1999 the initial gathering, the pants in attendance.” Even more gratifying was the movement undertook regular Hoon Dok Hae confer- response of United Nations representatives present ences for the remainder of the year in Washington, who “acknowledged the conference initiative as inspired, Rev. Moon was “his understanding of the seamless D.C. Beginning with the second conference on Sep- timely, necessary and doable.” web linking family order to world order.” This was tember 17-20, media representatives were included Rev. Chung Hwan Kwak in an important plenary apparent in the IIFWP’s first and succeeding Interna- among the religious, political and academic leaders. address, “New Directions for Interfaith,” stated: “World tional Seminars in Washington, D.C. on “True Fami- The introduction of Hoon Dok Hae and the emer- peacemaking calls not only for the wisdom of states- lies as the Foundation for World Peace in the New Mil- gence of high-level conferences devoted to “reading and men and diplomats but also for the wisdom of the lenium.” In early July 1999, Rev. Moon directed IIFWP learning” Rev. Moon’s words highlighted two impor- world’s religions, as embodied in the most honored staff to convene the first seminar “before the end of tant points. First, Rev. Moon’s speeches or excerpts representatives of those religious traditions. To imple- the month and to bring together two hundred distin- from his speeches were beginning to supplant The Prin- ment such a program would involve a re-structuring guished participants representing more than forty ciple as the movement’s official canon in the Com- of the UN as currently conceived. For, in addition to nations” as well as participants from each of the twen- pleted Testament Age. For some, the Divine Principle the representation of nation states, there would be ty-two U.S. states in which Mrs. Moon had recently was reduced in stature from a sacred text to a sys- representatives of the world’s religious traditions. spoken. From each locale, three guests were to be invit- tematic theology. Moreover, it was regarded as being “One can perhaps imagine addressed primarily to Chris- a congress of two houses. One tian audiences. In this respect, house—a House of Represen- American and Japanese WFWP presidents, Mrs. Nora Spurgin Hoon Dok Hae was seen to tatives—would be structured underscore the “universalism” very much as the existing Unit- and Mrs. Motoko Sugiyama, cross the “Bridge of Peace.” inherent in Rev. Moon’s mes- ed Nations. It would consist of sage. Second, the study of Rev. an assembly of wise and expe- Moon’s words on diverse top- rienced representatives of the ics related to the family and world’s national governments. world peace was a clear indi- In addition to this house, how- cation that the movement pur- ever, there would be added a sued not only peace but also second house or senate. This unification. In other words, it Senate would consist of dis- understood that true and last- tinguished religious leaders. ing peace could not emerge Together, in a spirit of mutu- without a central reference al respect and cooperation, point. How explicit that refer- these two houses would work ence point should be was open together with a single objec- to interpretation. The Hoon Dok tive: moving the world toward Hae conferences emphasized peace.” the “spiritual” and “internal Rev. Kwak’s sentiments Unification News 40 YEARS IN AMERICA

with an equal num- ber of American women in eight sepa- rate sisterhood cere- World Peace monies. These were set to coincide with aspects of the global peace process,” i.e., “common were created. In the the commemoration values and shared concerns.” Nevertheless, an unstat- existing order, which of the 50th anniver- ed assumption behind the gatherings was that there discriminates between sary of the end of could be no peace or unity among brothers and sis- men and women, you World War II, and each ters at any level without True Parents. have had to endure ceremony built up to much suffering. How- a dramatic “bridge- Sisterhood Ceremonies ever, today, you are crossing” during which The second prong of the movement’s three-fold seeing the age of “a representative group approach to world peace and unification was that of women which is now of the Japanese dele- forgiveness and reconciliation. Some issues simply dawning for the first gates crossed over a transcended the problem-solving capacity of rational time in history. special bridge, met discourse and social idealism. Among the most seri- “If women, who their American coun- ous global problems in the 1990s were the vicious make up half of Rev. Chung Hwan Kwak and Taj Hamad congratulating a terparts in the middle hatreds among ethnic, national, racial and religious mankind, cannot graduate of an interreligious seminar at the New Yorker Hotel where each bowed, groupings. These, in fact, became more pronounced enjoy proper human embraced the other, during the post-Cold War period when they were no rights, can we have and then walked down longer held in check by the competing superpowers. a peaceful world? The mistaken mentality that dis- together, hand in hand.” One participant comment- Tutsis and Hutus killed one another in Rwanda; Croats, criminates against women must be changed. The role ed, “It is hard to fully describe how moving this sim- Serbs and Muslims killed one another in Bosnia; Irish of women must be expanded and corrected within all ple ceremony was without witnessing it!” The rich and English killed one another in Northern Ireland areas of society in which discrimination against women background of cherry blossom trees and roses on stage and elsewhere; Jews and Arabs killed one another in exists—including the spheres of politics, law and the undoubtedly contributed to the effect. Following the the Middle East. Additional examples of this could be economy.... A woman, as seen from the viewpoint of highly successful Washington, D.C. conferences, the cited throughout the globe. Any program for peace, the ideal of creation, is not an assistant to a man, but movement sponsored Japanese-American sisterhood therefore, needed to go beyond the normal bounds of must be a partner.... We women have the mission to ceremonies in eight U.S. cities during the remainder interpersonal relations and address issues of forgive- correctly guide those men who have until now led his- of 1995, with several thousand more women from both ness and reconciliation, especially between enemies tory through power, and confused the order of love in countries participating. In 1996, the WFWP conduct- and former adversaries. their lives.” Here, the movement took its cue from the experi- Under the auspices of WFWP, more ence of Rev. Moon. During the cold war, Rev. Moon than 200,000 Korean and Japanese women was widely regarded as a virulent anti-communist. “came together to create sisterly ties” in However, it was less widely known that prior to the thirty-eight separate occasions between demise of communism, he sought reconciliation and March 11 and November 8, 1994. developed personal relationships with Mikhail Gor- Sisterhood ceremonies conducted in bachev and the late North Korean leader, Kim Il Sung, the United States between Japanese and both of whom had been serious adversaries in the past. American women did not achieve those In fact, both were alleged by the movement to have kinds of numbers, primarily due to the been linked to assassination plots against him. Rev. geographical distance between the two Moon adopted a similar stance much earlier toward nations. However, they may have had more Japanese secret police who had tortured him for his impact due to the involvement of persons underground activities during their occupation of Korea with exceedingly high public profiles, most and whom he subsequently notably, former aided in escaping reprisals President and following Japan’s World War First Lady George II defeat. Blessing 2100 and Barbara Former U.S. President and First Lady, George and Out of these personal Stop and watch the clouds drift past awhile. Bush. Numerous other lead- Barbara Bush at a WFWP conference encounters, Rev. Moon derived Are they headed for some tropic isle? ers of the highest rank and the inspiration to pursue for- Even though we may be miles apart, celebrities spoke or enter- giveness and reconciliation I belong to you. tained at WFWP-sponsored ed a number of “African-American/Caucasian-Amer- on broader levels. He encour- Now they brush across the mountaintops, sisterhood ceremonies in the ican” ceremonies. These activities in America inspired aged marriages between part- Dipping down to hidden valley spots. U.S. They included former Austrian-Croatian, Czech-German, Russian-German, ners of formerly enemy states, Even though we may be miles apart. Department of Education Sec- Hungarian-Slovakian, and Italian-Slovakian sister- created situations in which I belong to you. retary and author of The Book hood ceremonies conducted by WFWP chapters in followers from adversary of Virtues, William Bennet; Europe. nations worked together, and When the mist descends and clouds my view, Ambassador Jeanne Kirk- The movement did not limit its efforts on behalf of sent them out as missionary As the dampness chills me ‘till I’m blue, patrick; television personali- forgiveness and reconciliation to symbolic exchanges. teams to the field. During the There’s a part of you within my heart, ty Barbara Walters; former Members also took on sacrificial lifestyles and volun- mid-1990s, he pursued these And it warms me through. Congressman Jack Kemp; tary suffering. Rev. Moon referred to this as going to measures in a more pro- When I stumble blindly in the night, “Superman” actor Christo- the “zero” point. Whatever the terminology, the group grammatic way, working with Searching for the everlasting light, pher Reeves; Coretta Scott most embodying this and through whom Rev. Moon the Women’s Federation for There’s a part of you within my heart, King; well-known psycholo- attempted to work most directly in the 1990s were World Peace (WFWP) to spon- And it warms me through. gist Dr. Joyce Brothers; Japanese women. In much the same way as he pro- sor large-scale “Sisterhood Olympic swimmer Matt Bion- vided opportunities and encouraged Mrs. Moon in her Ceremonies,” first between Once we finally find the morning dawn; di; Mrs. Norman Vincent Peale; leadership of WFWP and world speaking tours, so he Korean and Japanese and Then we realize what we’ve become. Maureen Reagan; singers looked to elevate the spiritual consciousness and com- then between Japanese and Now God’s precious gift is this fresh start, Shirley Jones, Jennifer Hol- mitment of Japanese women. Utilizing messianic American women. Rev. Moon From His love so true. liday, and Naomi Judd; and imagery, he called upon them to take on an “Eve” or understood that women would Here our lives begin eternally; actress Phylicia Rashad. Tak- mother’s role in the world. Japan had been sacrifically play a leading role in foster- Joined together through our family. ing part in the ceremonies, funding movement activities for years. During the ing peace in the Completed Now God’s precious gift is this fresh start, many were deeply touched 1990s, the movement deployed thousands of Japan- Testament Age. This senti- From His love so true. and accepted additional invi- ese women as missionary workers. Initially, 1,600 went ment was echoed in a par- Stop and watch the waves roll in awhile. tations. The most prominent went out to the 160 countries in which the movement ticularly strong way by Mrs. Are they coming from some distant isle? were President and Mrs. had missions, ten per nation. Later, some 4,000 Japan- Moon in a congratulatory Even though we may seem far apart, George Bush who accompa- ese women went out to countries in the Americas. At address to participants in a We belong to You. nied and spoke in support of the end of the decade, most of these sisters were Korean-Japanese sisterhood Now the breeze comes in so sweet and clear, WFWP with Mrs. Moon on a deployed in the United States, and Rev. Moon stated ceremony. Since we sense Your presence always near. six-city speaking tour in Japan. his intention of sending 20,000 more. Many of them She stated, “None of you There’s a part of You within our heart, Between January 22 and left husbands and children behind. Their commitment were treated properly by men March 8, 1995, 4,000 Japan- was intended not only to augment movement activi- And it guides us true. ❖ who did not know the origi- Walter Lowe ese women traveled to Wash- ties but also to inspire sacrifical efforts in others. nal value with which women ington, D.C. to be matched Unification News by Carl Miffleton lthough we all believe in the same THE ENEMY: FUNDAMENTALISM God, it is a distorted belief (I hes- itate to call it “faith”) that moti- speak from personal experience: I worked as a mission- ple is leaders who once taught, “I am Abel, you are Cain, vated the terrorists to hijack jets and turn ary in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, so you must obey.” Fact is, Cain and Abel were both fall- them into guided missiles. Such actions by and some of the most virulent racists I ever encountered en men, both were sinners, and any difference between so-calledA “religious” zealots makes me want to renounce were white “Christians.” them was negligible in God’s sight. Divine Principle teach- religion altogether— even Unificationism. But that’s no Another problem is that it makes one inflexible and es the universal brotherhood of man under True Par- answer, either. intransigent. Habit makes cowards of us all, and thus ents. We are all brothers and sisters so there can be no Something has always troubled me in certain Chris- we become resistant to change. If someone should come further discrimination. The Kingdom of Heaven is the tian rhetoric, in certain Islamic or other religious atti- along with something NEW— ex. Joseph Smith, Mary dwelling of all people— either we all go together or no tudes; something that I consider a threat. It’s a threat Baker Eddy, Sun Myung Moon— charges of heresy are one goes. to me, to the nation, ultimately to God and humanity brought, and the witch-hunt begins. So, how dangerous There is no greater form of willful ignorance than fun- itself: fundamentalism. This is the bane of all religions it is to think that God’s Authority resides in some book! damentalism. For example, regardless of how much evi- and of all thinking people. Watching those two jets slam Unificationists are not immune to this; how many times dence science accumulates to the contrary, many oth- into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11 only served to have I seen someone extract a quote from TF’s speech- erwise intelligent people insist that the Bible is literally solidify that resolution. es to use as a cudgel or battering ram, or as a writ of true, therefore science must be mistaken. This doctrine Born out of ignorance and fear—or fallen man’s inabil- mandamus when such was never the intent? 2000 years of Biblical Inerrancy results in firm belief of the six-day ity to relate to the Living God— fundamentalism has ago, this type of thinking got Jesus crucified. creation, 6000 year-old earth, worldwide Flood, etc. None always been stalking man’s spiritual life like a jealous of these things are scientifically possible. lover. When one’s relationship with God ceases to be a Adversarial A theologian once explained, the reason why some thriving, growing, life-giving thing, fundamentalism takes In its never ending quest to be the “Chosen of God” Christians insist on the literal truth of Genesis is so that over. Then it chokes the believer like Kudzu strangling or the “Elect,” fundamentalism draws a sharp line between they may preserve the literal truth of Revelation— i.e. an Oak tree. It has many aspects, I suppose, but the us and them, thus it is adversarial. Even though God’s the Apocalypse, coming of Christ on the clouds, and so three main ones I see are: a) it is legalistic; b) it is adver- love and will encompasses all humanity, with no exclu- on. My question: why does having faith in God depend sarial; and c) it is blind. sions, the fundamentalist insists on a dichotomy between upon accepting, without reservation, the “truth” con- Legalistic Jew and Gentile, saved and unsaved, Muslim and infi- tained in documents written thousands of years ago? Do del, Family member and “outside people,” etc. The inevitable Religious fundamentalism is preoccupied with ques- people actually believe that questioning the literal truth result is conflict and disunity, even religious warfare (like tions of Authority— presumably God’s. True Father says of the Bible is going to jeopardize their “salvation”? the Muslim fanatic’s Jihad against that Great Satan, the that God’s love and God’s embracing heart are the ulti- Fundamentalists invariably reject other philosophies USA). mate source of authority, but the fundamentalist will or traditions that either contradict their views or exist I have never liked the adversarial nature of Chris- have none of it. He understands God as a Lawgiver who beyond them. Why else would Christian clergy assert tianity— the “believe this or else” mentality. The whole rewards the righteous and punishes the “disobedient.” that Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Islam, or (you name notion of a small, exclusive group of religious people God’s Law is invariably codified in some written docu- it) is “of the devil” and all their followers are going to hell? rejoicing in Heaven while the vast majority of the human ment: Bible, Koran, Divine Principle, etc. All authority Why else would, say, Jehovah’s Witnesses call Roman race suffers in hell for all eternity is ridiculous. If this stems from these documents, thus it is inherently legal- Catholicism a “cult” and the Pope an Anti-Christ? Why were true, what kind of God would that be? The funda- istic. The best example of this attitude is the Pharisees would they want to persecute the Unification Church? mentalist God is a terrible, fearsome deity— the master at the time of Jesus (who Jesus condemned merciless- Conversely, why do I perceive intolerance in our own of all cruelty. That being the case, almost any means is ly). Rather than embrace the living God in Christ, these movement? Why are persons who “leave the church” justified in coercing unbelievers to conversion, even tor- characters were worried about what the Bible said. reduced by some to persona non gratas, to the extent ture. Read the bloody, barbaric history of European Chris- What’s the problem with a legalistic approach, any- that even if someone wants to return, he knows full well tianity as a point of reference. The Inquisition especial- way? One thing is, when the book is the ultimate author- how he is likely to be treated if he does? Thus, most do ly showed a genius for inventing new methods of inflict- ity, it is too easy to use scripture to justify almost any- not return. Obviously, betraying the True Parents is a ing pain on “heretics.” thing. For many years, white Southern Christians used serious matter. But that has little to do with whether you Unificationists seem obsessed with assigning Cain the Bible to support their enslavement of blacks. After are “in” or “out” of the church. I have met several ex- and Abel roles to people, cultures, and nations— and emancipation they used those same scriptures to justi- members who continued to love TPs but were unwilling even members within the ranks— when it is not so clear fy segregation and “Jim Crow” laws. That attitude is still to endure the humiliation of returning. If the movement that this has any basis in Principle. The classic exam- prevalent in certain parts of the Deep South today. I cannot take care of its own (which it cannot), how does it expect to save the world? What To Do The core evil of religious fundamentalism is this: it denies the Fatherhood of God and the universal brotherhood of humanity. It is patently insane to speak of “God’s love” while at the same time believing uncounted billions are going to suffer in hell for eternity. And how are you going to rejoice in Heaven when your own brother is in the pit? No, we are all in this life together— the fate of one is the fate of all. Whence resides God’s Authority, then? It is the Principle that God’s truth be embodied in a human being— and so the necessity of Christ. God’s Authority is in the Messiah him- self, not in his speeches or the DP text. Scrip- tures are meant to inspire faith and act as a guide; they are not statutes. The final author- ity in all matters is the conscience of each individual. So responsibility for one’s actions can never be transferred away from the self and no evil can ever be justified, regardless of what the Bible “says.” Any ideology that pits one against the other, divides human pop- ulations into sheep and wolves, or makes me Cain and you Abel should be questioned. The age of blind faith is over. Unless the religious world neutralizes fun- damentalism, it will continue to block the way of God’s providence. The sectarian strife will continue, the divisions and resentments and hatreds will continue, and yes, the terrorism will continue. America wants to wage a war against terrorism, but how do you fight an idea? Fundamentalism has to be marginal- ized and exposed for the virus it is. Other- wise, for every Osama bin Laden we liquidate three more will take his place. ❖ Unification News

PAUL all Jim could do to keep from jumping up and shouting objections, right then CARLSON and there. After the service, Jim requested a Mr. Carlson is involved with MODERN TIMES meeting with Bascomb. And could his marine aspects of the brother-in-law, a professor from Alaba- Providence in the Bay Area ma, sit in too? The Pastor said he could. Local gardeners bought tion. “My pa died of cancer,” While waiting to see the Pastor, Jim This is the second half of a short story gallons of Ludific ‘water one lady cried. “The doctors and the professor talked about Lord about some portentous events in a small booster’ to treat their gar- did nothing—and left us broke Kelvin. Mississippi town. All of the characters dens, and swore their veg- anyhow!” The professor explained, “Kelvin and places herein are fictional. etables were growing “That’s not all,” Fred fol- understood the basic principles. He faster. The mother of one lowed up. “Do you know knew that air resistance would increase n Friday, traveling sales- student sewed ‘nodules’ what they said about man Bill Mixner sensed it with an aircraft’s speed. They didn’t into his baseball cap, Galileo? The authorities have good engines back then, so more was time to switch gears and the boy proceeded always try to crush new once again. He’d encoun- output meant more weight. His objec- to win the local spelling ideas.” tions were entirely valid. It was most- tered a large elderly pop- bee. The following Saturday, Oulation. This town was a backwater of ly a question of better engineering.” Jim Faircloth knew Jim Faircloth dared to the New South; its people were gra- Jim shook his head and sighed. “I what was up, but he did- stand up during a month- doubt there are ten people in this entire cious, and pious, but few had an n’t want to confront his ly Businessmen’s Break- advanced education. town who could tell you how a VCR friends and neighbors fast meeting, and address works, much less explain the princi- Besides, the package had just arrived unless he had clear evi- the issue directly. from England. ples behind it. That’s plenty good for dence. That very evening, Several of his fellows my business, but no wonder Mixner Bill and his business partner Fred Marta came home with gave him an unexpected, Brown knew that people worried about can snooker folks so easily. I’d love to a quart of Ludific soap. and apparently well put the truth about this whole busi- their health. They understood that men “My sister insisted I informed reply. Jim had loved sports, and wives worried about ness on the front page of the newspa- should buy some,” Marta never heard of Lord Kelvin. per, like explaining what a ‘placebo’ is.” their kids. They also knew that almost asserted. “I didn’t want her to feel bad.” He soon got an earful. no one understands scientific princi- “Then you’ll have to find those ten “Honey,” Jim told his wife, “you ought It seemed that Kelvin, one of the people, and get together,” the profes- ples, least of all in this humble, hard- to know better.” Then he held his tongue, nineteenth century’s most prominent working place. sor said quietly. “Maybe you could put and gave her a back rub instead. scientists, had pronounced: “Man will something in the local paper. Tell them Bill’s colleague Dr. Edgerton ran an “This cost me $35,” Marta finally never fly.” When informed that the establishment in Oxford, England, and how wondrous science really is. You said. “That’s almost $150 a gallon! Wright brothers had done so, he’d retort- know I belong to the American Scien- together they’d come up with some- Heck, if gasoline cost that much, some- ed: “Then they’ll never carry a pas- thing new. It was a line of household tific Affiliation, and we do see the Lord’s one like Dale would invent an Ultra- senger.” Jim soon found himself wish- hand in the cosmos. I hope your Pas- products based on Ludific Energy. TurboBlaster.” ing that Lord Kelvin had never exist- Eagerly, Bill and Fred opened the tor can see his way clear, too. He’d be “Look here,” Jim said. “Mixner’s ed. able to get the truth out.” package. Miraculous Soap. No patent. If Bill “What’s this Ludific Energy?” Fred VIBRATIONS With this, we come to the close of our Mixner wanted one, he’s have to show story. Dear Reader, if this town sounds asked. Meanwhile, the town’s leading Protes- his plans and a sample to the Patent familiar to you, that’s because it was “Some guy discovered it back in the tant minister was getting involved. He Office.” meant to. Which character would you 50’s,” Bill replied. “It’s powerful but was a young man, just out of semi- When Jim attempted to point this be? ❖ invisible.” out to his neighbor, he received only a nary, and his self-appointed goal was “Like radiation?” hostile glare. to help the townsfolk become Bill flinched. “Never use that word! Dale and a few others resisted the more enlightened. Say it’s like magnetism, but more sub- temptation to buy, as did Ellie May. Pastor Bascomb had found Dorm Parents Needed at tle.” Her RV had used more gas than ever, little open racism; he’d almost “Okay,” said Fred. “But how can I and they’d had to borrow money from felt disappointed about that. So the Institute of Korean show customers if it’s invisible?” a cousin just to get home from the lake. he sought a new challenge, hop- Bill grinned. “The inventor said it The soap and one nodule were sac- ing to “raise the spiritual level” Studies for Foreign makes metal feel sticky.” He rubbed rificed on Jim’s basement work bench. of the local people, and so “bring his hand on his pants. Forget that. Every test revealed ordinary soap, and the whole community to a high- Students Just assure them we’ve purified the an inert lump of metal. Nonetheless, er plane.” Spiritual vibrations he Institute of Korean Studies for For- ingredients.” Bill and Fred were making hundreds had been all the rage at his sem- eign Students is looking for a Second And they went on to discuss their of sales. inary, located as it was on Berke- plans. ley’s Holy Hill. TGeneration couple interested in apply- The next morning they began to cover Organization It was proving difficult. Then, ing for the mission of dormitory parents for the territory once again. Both avoided The two salesmen had always been as if in answer to his prayers, the Western Program in Seoul, Korea. Respon- places where they’d made heavy sales loners; both were unmarried, always along came Bill Mixner and his sibilities would include caring for the spiri- during their first go-round. on the road. Now they had bigger ideas. wondrous technology. tual, physical and emotional needs of 30 Sec- Their sales pitch used impressive, “If a hundred other MLMs can do Pastor Bascomb was an intel- ond Generation 12-15 year-old teen-agers; polysyllabic terms. Ludific Energy was it—” Bill told Fred, in the privacy of ligent man, and when Jim Fair- leading morning and evening prayer servic- said to “vibrate beyond relativistic lev- their motel room. They rented an empty cloth had fixed his microwave es; participating in school-planned field trips; els, oscillating with accelerations in storefront downtown. oven, two months earlier, he’s maintaining discipline in their school and excess of the precipitance of lumi- Folks could buy in to the new organ- talked the repairman into giv- dorm life; and in general being responsible nousness.” Thus the “harmonic vibra- ization at ‘levels’ costing anywhere from ing a short lecture on how the for their health, education and welfare. tions” could “stimulate any molecules three hundred to ten thousand dollars. oven really worked. The goals of the school are to educate brought into direct proximity, raising The golf-playing car dealer bought in That afternoon, Bascomb had Blessed children in the Korean language, cul- them to an elevated quantum plane.” at fifty thousand, and was appointed told his secretary about ture and history of Korea and the traditions The folks of Dixie associated any- Senior Vice President. Bill rented him- microwaves. “Invisible energy of True Parents. This mission can be a very thing from distant Oxford with its self a house in the nicest part of town. excites the water molecules rewarding experience for those who are inter- famous university, and Bill and Fred Seriously worried, Jim Faircloth directly,” he’d enthused. ested in guiding and training Second Gen- did nothing to discourage this impres- found that only about five townspeo- It seemed to Bascomb that eration children for their inevitable future sion. ple had a degree in Physics. However, Mixner’s products must work roles in the building of God’s Kingdom on They sold Ludific hand lotion for fifty his brother-in-law was a professor at on similar principles. Besides, Earth. dollars, and sure enough, several eld- the University of Alabama, several hour’s Bill and Fred had started attend- This couple would live in a two bedroom erly customers reported their arthritis drive away. Long telephone consulta- ing church each Sunday—and apartment in the dormitory and would receive clearing up. tions followed. tithing generously. free room and board plus a stipend of between Next, Bill introduced golf gloves stud- Word got around, and Bill learned One Sunday, Pastor Bascomb 1,500,000 to 1,700,000 won per month, ded with Ludific nodules. The follow- of Jim’s concerns. asked Bill and Fred to stand, depending on educational level and experi- ing Sunday, the owner of a local car With guidance from Dr. Edgerton, and publicly thanked them for ence. A limited health insurance plan is avail- dealership scored his best game ever. the salesmen prepared their troops. their contributions to the com- able for around $28/month. The school year Fred sold housewives hundred dol- “Ludific energy will support the body munity. begins in September and ends in the middle lar ‘activated’ food containers, and sev- in overcoming many diseases,” Bill told Sales and recruitment had of July. Special consideration will be given eral husbands complimented them on this recruits. “Doctors need your hard- spread nationwide, and their to those who have successfully been through the improved quality of their cooking. earned money to make their pool pay- town was set to boast of more the Western Program and/or those who speak Korean. One lady caught Fred on the street and ments! Do you have any idea how many wealth than it had since the ❖ tearfully said he’d saved their marriage. cancer cures the AMA has suppressed?” Civil War. 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