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fter the death including holding the “Mar- of Rev. Dr. Sun riage Blessing” ceremonies Myung Moon in Rev. Moon and Mrs. Moon September 2012, pioneered. The goal of these his wife, Dr. Hak Vision 2020 partnerships is to Ja Han Moon, create a principled, mutually- has been actively leading profitable relationship in theA movement they founded which everyone benefits and to achieve substantial gains grows. Their ultimate vision through “Vision 2020.” This is to restore nations based on comprehensive and global God-centered families. initiative seeks to fulfill Rev. The secret to achieving Moon’s hopes and dreams for such a large vision is to digest humanity by the year 2020, the plan as a community, not which marks the Centennial of as individuals or families, Mrs. his birth. Moon has recently said. Rev. Mrs. Moon has urged Moon oversaw many hun- the worldwide community dreds of diverse projects in his of the Family Federation of lifetime, and it was impossible World Peace and Unification for one person to carry out the (FFWPU), along with numer- many directions that he gave, ous affiliated faith-based non- she said. However, each per- profit organizations, to take PHOTO CREDIT: HSA-UWC son can pick some aspect of up the challenge to embody (Photo above) A vision continued: Rev. Sun Myung Moon and Mrs. Moon sat together in 2008 to review his vision and, together with that dream, build upon it and original manuscripts of his teachings for the Unification Movement. others, invest in it. turn it into a living reality that (Photo below) Mother Moon spoke to young Unificationists at her home inI rvington, NY in July, 2017 about Thus, individuals can speaks to the aspirations of Vision 2020, based on the blueprint she and her husband developed over decades. answer God’s call today by

MEN T ART many. Within that dream are making their home a base the keys to resolving the threat camp for God and reaching of extremist terrorism, nuclear out to friends and neighbors conflict, protecting mar- on behalf of peace, beyond riage and family as inviolable the boundaries of ethnicity, institutions and remediating nationality or creed. Engaging threats to land, air and sea. in meaningful relationships This is the essence of Vision through shared passions with 2020, she said, adding that our neighbors and friends from making one’s dreams real takes around the world will make for faith, hope, confidence — and a stronger global family, Mrs. ti onS D EP ia l Sec ON TI ME S Spec a good plan. Moon likes to describe as “one A key element of Vision family under God.” 2020 is to cultivate rapport With the attitude that “we AS H I N GT with a multi-sector network of are in this together,” com- thought leaders in 43 nations, munities across the United setting forth a stronger and in- States are partnering with Y T HE W novative foundation to a rapidly both developing and devel- expanding global peace move- oped nations around the AR E D B ment. In an age of mass revolt world in mutually beneficial against the Deep State, Political relationships that will impact Correctness, nation-state lead- the future. A shared concern, ON TI ME S ers for life, and unelected global faith-based orientation and bureaucrats, the people of every passion to build a better world continent hunger for freedom, Universal Peace Federation, one country’s opinion leaders to local FFWPU community will drive the commitment to AS H I N GT faith and family — unchanging of the lead affiliate organiza- consider how they can contrib- has been partnered with two learn from and work with each pillars of civilization. By educat- tions founded by the Rev. and ute to a peaceful world. other nations in a relationship other to find the solutions all P R EP IA L R EPO RT A S PEC t HE W

| ing in those focused areas, the Mrs. Moon, has invited each In the United States, every of friendship and support, are looking for.

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Peacestartswithme.com 3 PHOTO CREDIT: HSA-UWC Hundreds of youth performed before an audience of 20,000 at Madison Square Garden for “Peace Starts with Me” rally.

MEN T ART Religious leaders call for American unity in the midst of division

By Bradford Richardson the U.S. Congress to express bipartisan African-American Catholic Congregation, six months into President Trump’s term. The Washington Times concern about China and the growing were among the speakers. The investigation into Russian med- threat from South Korea. The conference Despite the gravity of the topic, the dling in the election has heightened with NEW YORK | With America still on was held at the Rayburn House Office mood at the Garden was celebratory. A the revelation that Mr. Trump’s son, Don- the mend from one of the most divisive Building and was jointly sponsored by the group of young adults, seated near the ald Trump Jr., met with a Russian lawyer ti onS D EP ia l Sec ON TI ME S Spec presidential races in memory, religious Washington Times Foundation and the front and wearing neon-green shirts that who promised compromising information leaders from around the world convened International Association of Parliamen- stood out in the dark, periodically broke on Democratic presidential candidate Saturday [July 15, 2017] in New York City tarians for Peace of the Universal Peace out into applause, cheers and dancing. Hillary Clinton. The younger Mr. Trump AS H I N GT to deliver a message of peace, unity and Federation. The conference also featured ground- insists the meeting was insignificant, but reconciliation. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke, New York Demo- shaking performances by Grammy Award- Democrats say it’s proof that the Trump Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, co-founder of crat, said peace can be achieved only when winning gospel singers Yolanda Adams campaign attempted to collude with a Y T HE W the Family Federation for World Peace and “the dignity of every individual person” is and Bishop Hezekiah Walker. foreign adversary to swing the election. Unification, delivered the keynote address recognized. They were accompanied by a boister- House Democrats on Wednesday for- AR E D B at the group’s “Peace Starts With Me” “Regardless of political association or ous 2,000-member choir, produced and mally introduced articles of impeachment conference to a near-capacity Madison religious affiliation, I believe we must stand directed by Emmy Award-winner A. Curtis against the president, although the effort Square Garden. united as people of good faith to protect Farrow, that filled several sections of seats to remove Mr. Trump from office has not ON TI ME S She called on attendees to bring about our sisters and brothers from violence near half-court and dressed in white robes gained much traction. “an ideal world of peace” by living “for the and other forms of repression,” Ms. Clarke with blue, red or yellow stoles. Event materials for the peace con- sake of others” and practicing “true love said in a brief address. “Where there is Mrs. Moon is the widow of the late Rev. ference invoked the words of Abraham AS H I N GT in your families, in your neighborhoods, in bigotry, hatred and injustice, there can be Dr. Sun Myung Moon, a Korean business- Lincoln, who in his Second Inaugural your tribes and in your nations.” no peace.” man and religious leader who founded Address implored his countrymen, “with P R EP IA L R EPO RT A S PEC t HE W

| “Through freedom, peace, equality, Mrs. Moon called on America, Japan and led the Unification Church until his malice toward none, with charity for all,” unity and happiness, a world with all of and South Korea to “unite together as death in 2012. to work to secure a “lasting peace among these characteristics, this ideal world is one” and become “lights of the world” for In 1982 the Rev. Moon founded The ourselves and with all nations.” not far away,” Mrs. Moon, who spoke in freedom and equality, just as they stood Washington Times, which today is owned Mrs. Moon said America first “has to be Korean, said through a translator. together against communism during the by a consortium of businessmen affiliated saved for the world to be saved.” The peace conference was attended by Cold War. with the Unification Church. “I hope that America will never forget a joint delegation from Japan and South Representatives from the world’s major Mrs. Moon continues to lead the reli- its original mission and essence,” she said, Korea, including representatives from religions, including Buddhism, Christi- gious movement and recently has been “and I hope that you can become the coura- Japan’s right-of-center Liberal Democratic anity, Islam and Judaism, also attended traveling the world in an attempt to unite geous vanguard that will become the light Party and South Korea’s left-of-center the peace conference. Pastor T.L. Bar- the faith community. of this world.”

ugust 24 • 2018 24 • A ugust Friday Minjoo Party and centrist People’s Party. rett, Jr., of the Life Center Church in Her trip to America comes as ideo- This news article first published online Earlier in the week the Korean and Chicago and Archbishop G. Augustus logical fault lines exposed during the on July 16, 2017. 4 Japanese delegates met with members of Stallings Jr., founder of the Imani Temple presidential race have continued to fester ‘We’re not waiting for change; we bring change’

any thousands of people participated in activities around and during the 2017 Madison Square Gar- den event, which was organized by the Family Federation for MWorld Peace and Unification. The key- note remarks by Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, who founded the organization with her late husband, Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, set a precedent for each rallies on five continents. On the morning of July 14, 2017, 80 young people, including CARP students, staff from Women’s Federa- tion for World Peace (WFWP), the National Ministry Team and the lead- ers of the Hyojeong Youth and Young Adult weekend workshop, walked in groups around Madison Square Gar- den to pick up trash and clean up the general area. In Harlem, religious lead- ers of the African community gathered to discuss the event and affirm that A SPECIAL REPORT PREPARED BY THE WASHINGTON TIMES S pecial S ections DEPARTMENT humanity’s universal desire for peace is greater than our differences. On July 15, in final preparation for the event, WFWP held a morning meeting at the Crystal Ballroom of the New Yorker Hotel. Some 120 women and men of different backgrounds, cultures and religions gathered for a dynamic message from former PHOTO CREDIT: HSA-UWC Ambassador-at-Large for International Hezekiah Walker, gospel composer and choral grandmaster leads the choir for an appreciative audience. Religious Freedom, Suzan Johnson Cook. Tens of thousands of people arrived about the history of God’s Providence, for the event, including many from the world’s dire need for true parents communities representing Afghani- who can guide us to live as true broth- stan, Pakistan and countries in Africa ers and sisters, and how America can and the Caribbean. be a leader in restoring peace on earth, The program embraced the diver- starting with each of us. She closed sity of its audience from the start, with a call to action, exhorting all to with Archbishop George Augustus practice true love everywhere we go, Stallings, Jr., National Co-Chair of The shine our light to the world, and live American Clergy Leadership Con- for the sake of others. “God’s peaceful THE WASHINGTON TIMES ference co-emceeing the event with home on earth is not far away.” he said. then-Family Federation USA President Also participating in the July 15 pro- Dr. Michael Balcomb (currently the gram were Pastor T.L. Barrett, the se- Regional Chairman for Family Federa- nior pastor of the Life Center Church tion Europe and Middle East). of God in Christ in Chicago; the 3,000 Pastor Paula White-Cain took the Voice Choir led by A. Curtis Farrow; stage and reminded the audience, 200 Praise Dancers; and 600 youth and |

“We’re not waiting for change; we young adults from the Hyojeong week- Friday • A ugust 24 • 2018 bring change.” end workshop. The program included Rep. Yvette D. Clarke, New York powerful performances from Grammy- Democrat, noted that “What affects award winners Bishop Hezekiah anyone directly affects us all indi- Walker and Yolanda Adams, Shamira rectly.” She ultimately encouraged PHOTO CREDIT: HSA-UWC Mighty, and Family Federation’s Apple those in the audience to rededicate to Congresswoman Yvette Clarke - (D-NY) commended Mother Moon and faith leaders Heaven United, a conjunction of the the call to start and create peace on calling for peace. original Apple Heaven band from this earth. Korea and Apple Heaven U.S.A. Family Federation International This article is based on materials Vice President Dr. Ki Hoon Kim spoke what our problem is today. More than God’s nation. We must come together from the Family Federation of World of the importance of unity in America, anything else, we as Americans need and restore this country, America.” Peace and Unification. For more infor- saying that Mrs. Moon “pointed out God and True Parents for the sake of Mrs. Moon, in her remarks, talked mation, please go to familyfed.org. 5 Seoul interfaith rally calls for reunification of Korean peninsula

By Guy Taylor The Washington Times

SEOUL — The risk is higher today than ever that threatening rhetoric between the U.S. and North Korea could spiral toward war, says a former CIA director who joined a massive rally here of religious leaders from around the world on Saturday in a call for peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula. “The danger of harsh talk slipping sud- denly into all out war is much greater today than it has ever been,” James Woolsey told the crowd of some 60,000 inside Seoul’s World Cup soccer stadium, just days after President Trump also embraced a softer- than-usual tone toward Pyongyang on his own visit to South Korea. Mr. Woolsey’s appearance raised eye- brows at Saturday’s rally, a gathering that was unique for the sheer diversity of faiths represented, featuring prayers and speeches by prominent figures from Chris- tianity, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Hindu- ism, Confucianism, Sikhism, Shintoism, Jainism and Bahaism.

MEN T ART The event was organized by the Family Federation for World Peace and Unifica- tion. It was headlined with a speech from Hak Ja Han Moon, widow of the Rev. PHOTO CREDIT: HSA-UWC Sun Myung Moon and the leader of the Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon delivered the keynote address at the Global Rally for the Reunification of Korea at Seoul’s World Cup Stadium. Unification movement that grew from the Unification Church the Rev. Moon founded in 1954 — a year after war between North drawing repeated applause by praising the and South Korea was frozen by a U.S.- freedom that has allowed South Korea to backed armistice. flourish politically and economically and “What do you hope to see?” Mrs. Moon criticizing the “horror” being inflicted on ti onS D EP ia l Sec ON TI ME S Spec asked the crowd. “It must be to see North North Koreans by the authoritarian dicta- and South Korea become one, and to live torship ruling Pyongyang. in that peaceful unified country.” While Mr. Trump’s rhetoric was notably AS H I N GT Her remarks drew a roar from those softer, his military resolve appears to have in the stands, an audience that included grown more shrewd. In what military of- tens of thousands of young and old from ficials describe as a clear warning to North Y T HE W across South Korea, who’d weathered the Korea, Saturday saw U.S. and South Korean cool November temperatures to attend the forces open their largest scale joint naval AR E D B rally at the vast outdoor stadium. exercises in the region in nearly a decade. Mrs. Moon has led the Unification Officials said the battle groups of the movement since a few years before the 2012 USS Ronald Reagan, the Theodore Roos- ON TI ME S death of the Rev. Moon, whose ministry PHOTO CREDIT: HSA-UWC evelt and the Nimitz are successively enter- grew from a tiny, embattled church in his Amb. James Woolsey (former CIA Director 1993-1996) told the interfaith audience they ing the exercises that will run until Tuesday native South Korea to a global spiritual were sending the right message to the North Korean people. and will involve 11 U.S. ships equipped AS H I N GT movement and an affiliated commercial with Aegis missile defense technology, as empire comprising real estate, manufactur- well as seven South Korean naval vessels, P R EP IA L R EPO RT A S PEC t HE W

| ing and agricultural operations, and media artificial and arbitrary political wall of His comments followed a stop Mr. including two Aegis ships. properties, including The Washington tyranny. All the men, women and children Trump made to Seoul as part of the presi- The drills mark the first time since a Times. of the Korean Peninsula are one people, dent’s ongoing tour of East-Asian nations. 2007 exercise near Guam that three U.S. Mr. Woolsey, 76, referenced the news- and they have been for some 4,000 years,” Nerves were on edge surrounding the visit carrier strike groups are operating together paper in his own remarks. “I’m here in Mr. Woolsey said. “You have existed as one by Mr. Trump, who made global headlines in the Western Pacific, according to the part because The Washington Times’ hard family since the dawn of recorded history, in August by threatening to “rain fire U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet. Japan’s Maritime hitting news and commentary is strength- and you will continue as one family for and fury like the world has never seen” Self-Defense Force said the U.S. carriers ening the resolve of America’s leaders to millennia to come.” on North Korea in response to Pyong- will also participate in separate exercises achieve peace and — God willing in time While he headed the CIA during the Bill yang’s increased missile tests and nuclear with three Japanese destroyers on Sunday, — freedom as well for the entire Korean Clinton Administration from 1993 to 1995, provocations. according to The Associated Press.

ugust 24 • 2018 24 • A ugust Friday Peninsula,” he said. Mr. Woolsey had a more recent influential However, the president took a far more The sudden military activity seemed to “We never forget that what divides role in Washington as an advisor to Mr. nuanced approach in a speech to South 6 North and South in this country is an Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. Korea’s National Assembly on Wednesday, » see KOREA | C7 World faith leaders pray for peaceful reunification of Korea

he massive rally for the peaceful reunification of Korea, held in November 2017 in the Seoul World Cup Stadium, was intended to stand in the gap at a time when harsh rhetoric — and dangerous Tmissiles — flew. Remarkably, two months later, on Jan. 9, 2018, North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un made an unexpected offer for his country to attend the XXIII Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang County, South Korea. As the world watched on Feb. 9, athletes representing North and South Korea marched in the Opening Ceremony under the Korean Unification Flag. Moreover, in the women’s ice-hockey competition, North and South Koreans skated as a single, united Korean team. Such cooperation seemed hopeless only seven months earlier. On America’s Independence Day, July 4, 2017, Kim Jong-un confirmed many people’s worst fears: He launched an A SPECIAL REPORT PREPARED BY THE WASHINGTON TIMES S pecial S ections DEPARTMENT ICBM missile that appeared capable of reaching the U.S. mainland. On July 28, PHOTO CREDIT: HSA-UWC he did it again with a second successful More than 200 American faith leaders gathered at the Demilitarized Zone separating the Koreas to pray for peace. ICBM launch. On Aug. 8, 2017, President Donald Trump responded, saying, “North Korea Korea had produced a nuclear warhead Myung Moon, called to Archbishop G. States to Korea to pray for the peaceful best not make any more threats to the small enough to be placed on a missile. Augustus Stallings Jr., the co-chairman of resolution of this conflict and to bring United States. They will be met with The prospect of open war between the the American Clergy Leadership Confer- encouragement and strength to the fire, fury and, frankly, power the likes of United States and North Korea was now ence (ACLC), which she and Rev. Moon South Korean people and, in particular, which this world has never seen before.” very real. founded in 2000. religious leaders. That same day came news of a U.S. intel- In the face of this tension, Dr. Hak Ja She asked Archbishop Stallings ligence assessment that suggested North Han Moon, wife of the late Rev. Dr. Sun to bring 200 clergy from the United » see RALLY | C8

every corner of the world join in support of opinion makers and social celebrities to- The reason heated rhetoric between KOREA South Korea. We proclaim that we commit gether from more than 100 countries, rep- the United States and North Korea is so From page C6 ourselves to God’s spirt of unity and prayer resenting all major religions, came together dangerous today stems from the reality that for the peaceful reunification of Korea.” here today to express wholehearted sup- “the speed at which information, misun- underscore a feeling of urgency at Satur- Despite the sober nature of the remarks, port for the peaceful reunification. That’s derstandings and events move in the world day’s rally in Seoul, titled the “2017 Global the mood was festive inside the stadium. a powerful message that the world com- of advanced technology is unprecedented,” Rally for the Peaceful Reunification of the Jewish leaders could be seen exchanging munity is sending to the two Koreas,” said Mr. Woolsey said. Korean Peninsula.” ideas with Muslims. Buddhist and Hindu Alexandre Mansourov, who was there as The former CIA director also expressed THE WASHINGTON TIMES The event coincided with a special Uni- priests snacked on cookies in a V.I.P. area part of a delegation of East Asia scholars concern of the potential for an non-con- fication movement-backed “Interreligious beneath the stands, where Christians of and former U.S. officials. ventional attack by North Korea. “Now Leadership Conference” being attended in various denominations mingled with each “This spectacular event could put a lot that the North has successfully put satel- the South Korean capital by more than 200 other. of pressure on the North Korean authori- lites into orbit and has successfully tested religious and political leaders, scholars and Many wore traditional religious outfits, ties in the race for competitive legitimiza- nuclear weapons, they have the technology freedom advocates from more than 100 including turbans and robes. tion on the peninsula,” Mr. Mansourov said. needed to launch an Electromagnetic Pulse nations this week. A particular high-point came when tens “The North Koreans may feel hard pressed attack against the South or against Japan |

The conference has featured interfaith of thousands suddenly broke into dance to to put together an event as representative or against the U.S.” he said. “Such an attack Friday • A ugust 24 • 2018 discussions and seminars. Several of those the thumping performance of American and powerful as this if they want to send could destroy the attack area’s electric attending it spoke at Saturday’s rally, in- Gospel singer Bishop Hezekiah Walker’s their own message to convince the world grid, putting us instantly back into the 19th cluding many Americans, such as Bishop “Every Praise” by Bishop Walker and the that they have a better vision for Korean Century and leaving our cities with no way Don D. Meares of the Evangel Cathedral joint choir of the American Clergy Lead- reunification.” to communicate or to get food and water.” in Upper Marlboro, MD. ership Conference. “The Muslims were Mr. Woolsey, meanwhile, embraced a “The world came to Korea at one time “We ask for peace and not for the dancing to it too!” someone was overheard faith-filled tone. “God is checking us to to protect this country and the world has ravages of war between north and South saying joyously afterwards. see if the men and women of God have the once again gathered together on this sacred Korea, as Korea is a nation flourishing with Some in attendance wondered aloud strength of faith to pull together to unite as ground,” Mr. Woolsey said. “May God bless the Christian faith and all of God’s people how the festivities might be perceived by one to rally together, not for ourselves or all of us and fulfill the dream of a unified while demonstrating respect and coopera- the government in North Korea, where the what we will get out of it, but unselfishly and free Korean Peninsula.” tion with all faiths,” Bishop Meares told the freedom of religion does not exist. for the peace, prosperity and freedom of This news article first published online crowd. “We faith leaders from America and “Religious and political leaders, public both South and North Korea,” he said. on Nov. 11, 2017. 7 North and South Korea. Those of us and the U.S., and “the danger of harsh talk religious leaders and members of the clergy R ALLY gathered here today are being called by slipping suddenly into all-out war is much — around 400 — have come here from all From page C7 God to finish the work of building peace greater today than it has ever been.” continents and a 100 people came from and freedom that was begun by Reverend He also talked about the work of Rev. America for the ACLC choir. I am truly very Dr. Moon.” and Mrs. Moon, recalling how Rev. Moon thankful for that. The highlight of this quickly arranged “It is altogether right and fitting that was such a famous, relentless and suc- “When we look at the world today, we trip was a special march and prayer at we undertake this task,” said Bishop cessful critic of communism in the 1970s, see many problems. Though we try to over- Im-jin-gak at the Demilitarized Zone on Meares. “Our two countries have a bond 1980s and 1990s, that Kim Il-sung once come these problems, we cannot find an- the border of North and South Korea and of heart that was forged in the fires of the sent a squad of his elite forces into South swers through human efforts and strength the location of the “Freedom Bridge.” Korean War. The shared blood of Korea, Korea with instructions to assassinate alone. The future is bleak. Through the First Bishop Dr. Cecil G. Riley of Freedom Hall the United States and the 15 other nations Rev. Moon. World War and the Second World War, we Church of God in Brooklyn, New York, that was spilled into the soil of Korea in But despite knowing about that kind of saw cruel and horrible realities. That was led the clergy in interfaith prayers. “We the fight against tyranny makes us broth- treachery, Rev. and Mrs. Moon still went why the U.N. was founded, with the deter- come here to pray that the divide be- ers and sisters forever. The world came to to North Korea in 1991 on a mission for mination that all nations must unite. tween North and South Korea will come Korea at one time to protect this country, peace — and Rev. Moon and Kim Il-sung Seventy-two years have passed since down. We pray this in faith, for the Lord and the world has once again gathered literally embraced. This pivotal meet- the U.N.’s establishment. However, many says in II Chronicles 7:14 ‘If my people, together on this sacred ground.” ing — recounted in detail in Rev. Moon’s difficult problems still need solving which are called by my name, shall throughout the world. We stand in a maze, humble themselves, and pray, and seek unable to unite. For the religions that lead my face, and turn from their wicked ways, the world today, it is the same. Especially then will I hear from heaven and forgive in the Christian Civilization sphere, people their sin and heal their land,’ ” he said. say that if you believe in God and believe When these pastors decided to go to in Jesus you will go to a good place. But Korea, some of them were asked not to we must not stop with faith alone. We go by their church members. But as they must think of how we can attend God, our prayed at the DMZ, something deep in Creator, in our families, societies, nations their hearts stirred for peace. They said and the world. they could feel God’s presence upon them “According to the Principle of Creation, and knew that a peaceful solution will Heaven had to protect the only daughter prevail. of God during her growth period. I was During this trip, Mrs. Moon, who is af- born in 1943 and Korea was liberated in fectionately called “Mother Moon,” asked 1945. Near the place I was born, centered the clergy to return to Korea in Novem- on Pyeongyang, there were many spiritual ber, and this time bring 200 clergy from groups that believed the Lord would return North America and 200 more clergy from in Pyongyang. However, with Korea’s lib- PHOTO CREDIT: HSA-UWC MEN T ART around the world. eration, the nation divided into north and On Nov. 11, 2017, these clergy — plus Bishop Don Meares, Senior Pastor of Evangel Cathedral in Maryland, called the Korean south, based on the confrontation between elected officials, members of parliament Peninsula “sacred ground.” democratic and communist thought. The from over 80 countries, intelligence North, under a united regime, was planning experts, scholars and thousands more — to invade the South. God would not have came together for the Global Rally for the Archbishop Dr. Johannes Ndanga, 2009 autobiography, “As a Peace-Loving been able to fulfill his will if I stayed in that Reunification of Korea. the Presiding Bishop of the Apostolic Global Citizen” — underscored Rev. place, so Heaven had me go south. In 1950, The rally, which included a historic Christian Council of Zimbabwe, thanked Moon’s remarks about how he was able to the Korean War broke out. South Korea conference, was co-sponsored by the Mrs. Moon for her leadership in gather- understand and embrace even someone was not prepared to confront North Korea. Universal Peace Federation, led by Dr. ing world religious leaders to call for who would seek to kill him. Then like a miracle, Heaven mobilized the Thomas Walsh, and the American Clergy God’s intervention in the North Korean During that dramatic event, Rev. Moon U.N. and laid the framework on this land ti onS D EP ia l Sec ON TI ME S Spec Leadership Conference, led by Arch- situation. stood strong before high ranking North for the True Parents to manifest. bishop G. Augustus Stallings, Jr. The pri- Rev. Dr. Marcus Braybrooke, President Korean leaders, saying that Korea must “I wish to say this to all of you today: mary focus was to bring peace between of the World Congress of Faiths, United be united not by war but by peace. He The figures or nations Heaven blesses must AS H I N GT North and South Korea, and during the Kingdom, who has been called the dean also told them that God exists and is the fulfill their responsibilities. Happiness conference, the Interreligious Association of interfaith historians, also commended author of peace, that if Kim Il-sung would grows the more we share it. You need to for Peace and Development was created. the organizers and Mrs. Moon for all the allow freedom of religion and other take responsibility for the blessings, which Y T HE W Bishop Noel Jones, renowned throughout efforts to encourage interfaith leadership human rights in his country, and would are not yours only, but which you can share America and the world of the City of for peace. seek a more open and good-faith relation- with your neighbors, other people, and the AR E D B Refuge megachurch in Los Angeles, ad- Pastor T.L. Barrett Jr., of Life Center ship with the South, that his efforts would world. Fallen humankind cannot directly dressed clergy before the rally, saying that Church of God in Christ in Chicago and be met with peace and generosity from go into God’s presence. The state in which a new era of peace has dawned with Mrs. one of the founders of the American the international community. Rev. and we can receive the blessing through True ON TI ME S Moon’s efforts. Clergy Leadership Conference, offered Mrs. Moon told Kim Il-sung that God Parents is that of being resurrected and The rally, held at the Seoul World Cup these words: “Dear God, our Heavenly would then bless North Korea. reborn. That is why righteous leaders and Stadium, included entertainment, such as Father, we have so much to thank you for, As a result of this extraordinary visit, members of the clergy have accepted the AS H I N GT the large choir led by Minister A. Curtis not the least of which is True Mother, the something touched Kim Il-sung’s heart, order and are putting into practice the true Farrow and American gospel singer Only Begotten Daughter, who has taken and from that time on, there was an family movement in their churches around P R EP IA L R EPO RT A S PEC t HE W

| Bishop Hezekiah Walker. on the whole world as her congregation increase in direct communication, to the the world. This people’s wish for peaceful But Prayers for peace filled the sta- and as her children. We ask that you con- degree that Kim Jong-il and Kim Jong-un unification [of Korea], humankind’s wish dium likes waves pounding on a beach. tinue to bless her and her effort to bring have both shown open-heartedness to for a united world, cannot go on eternally Ten prominent leaders from major the peaceful reunification of the Korean Rev. and Mrs. Moon. with human effort and thinking alone. Only religions offered their unique expressions Peninsula. We pray for peace particularly The Nov. 11 rally concluded with a when God’s providence unfolds centered on of devotion, while Bishop Ki Hoon Kim in Korea, but also throughout the whole heartfelt message from Mrs. Moon that True Parents and under the circumstances offered the Family Church prayer, repre- world.” again called for the intervention of God of one attending God in one’s family and senting the unity of all religions. Amb. James Woolsey, former director in Korea and reconciliation and peace nation can Heaven’s blessing be eternal.” Bishop Don Meares of Evangel Cathe- of the CIA from 1993-1995, spoke of the among its people. This article is drawn from materials dral, a megachurch in suburban Mary- historical tensions in Korea. He noted the Excerpts from Mrs. Moon’s remarks: at the Universal Peace Federation and the ugust 24 • 2018 24 • A ugust Friday land, prayed: “Our motive today is peace recent increase of hostile dialogue back “Today we have provided this event, American Clergy Leadership Conference. for Korea and the world … We ask for and forth between the parties involved in which can deeply move Heaven at a time For more information, please visit upf.org 8 peace and not the ravages of war between Korea, particularly between North Korea when this nation’s fate is at stake. Many and aclcnational.org. A SPECIAL REPORT PREPARED BY THE WASHINGTON TIMES S pecial S ections DEPARTMENT THE WASHINGTON TIMES

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n unprecedented sum- spiritual leaders and FFWPU mem- Road” project. they play a critical role in protecting the

ti onS D EP ia l Sec ON TI ME S Spec mit in Africa, aimed at bers on Jan. 19 to conduct an interfaith 3. Universal Values. To promote institution of the family, social harmony revitalizing relationships prayer for peace and reconciliation. adoption of universally shared values, as well as the purity of the environ- and shared development She also generously donated a boat a character education program that ment.” Among the IACPP’s goals is a AS H I N GT among nations, was held to be used for emergency medical features stories about moral challenges continental initiative to educate African earlier this year by orga- evacuations. and has textbooks and teacher manu- chiefs about the UPF principles of nizations affiliated with the Universal In fulfillment of the summit’s objec- als, was presented. A memorandum of peace and to promote healthy marriage Y T HE W PeaceA Federation (UPF). tives toward promoting a “New Africa,” understanding was signed by the par- and family relationships grounded in The First Africa Summit for Peace, the following issues and initiatives were ticipants to support the UPF Character selfless love. AR E D B Security and Sustainable Development introduced: Education Program. The 2018 Africa Summit concluded drew a multi-sector audience of 1,200 1. Interdependence. To strengthen The African summit successfully with presentations on how to (a) participants, representing more than 60 bonds of solidarity and promote mutual launched the following three important promote a united, interdependent and ON TI ME S nations, to Dakar, Senegal, on Jan. 18-19, development, knowledge and technol- peace initiatives, which contribute to prosperous Africa; (b) advise leaders 2018. ogy were shared through presentations peace and human development at the on the importance of universal values Senegal’s president, His Excellency on the New Village Movement (Sae- national and continental levels: in the Sustainable Development Goals AS H I N GT Macky Sall, as well as UPF Co-founder maeul) — which played a significant 1. The International Association of (SDGs) of the United Nations; (c) pro- Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon spoke at the role in providing the vision to develop Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) mote cooperation among all religious P R EP IA L R EPO RT A S PEC t HE W

| event, which was built around the rural areas in Korea after the Korean 2. The Interreligious Association for and cultural traditions; (d) encourage theme, “New Africa: Interdependence, War — and coffee production, utilizing Peace and Development (IAPD) mutual prosperity and peace in Africa Mutual Prosperity and Universal research and technology from the Ha- 3. The International Association through village-level development proj- Values.” waiian Queen Coffee Farm, which was of Chiefs for Peace and Prosperity ects; and (e) utilize the power of art and Besides addressing the summit par- established by the founders of UPF. (IACPP) culture as an instrument of peace. ticipants and meeting the UPF leader- 2. Mutual prosperity. To promote The latter organization — for tribal Nearly 100 speakers, representing ship and members from throughout the prosperity and break down barri- chiefs — was created in recognition that the nations of the continent including continent, Mrs. Moon visited Gorée ers among all nations, details of the “traditional rulers are the custodians adjacent islands, addressed many of the Island, a small, car-free island off the International Highway Project, also of land, people and traditions,” confer- challenges facing the African continent, coast of Dakar known for its infamous know as the “Peace Road” project, ence organizers said. Chiefs “are highly with poor governance and corruption

ugust 24 • 2018 24 • A ugust Friday role in the Atlantic slave trade of the were presented. Summit participants respected and honored among their at the top of the list. Africa faces many 15th to 19th centuries. were presented with a memorandum people. By working together, centering 10 Mrs. Moon joined with African of understanding to support the “Peace on the universal principles of peace, » see SENEGAL | C11 PHOTO CREDIT: HSA-UWC

Gorée Island Mayor Augustin Senghor and first Lady honored Mother Moon for bringing peace and healing to his region. A SPECIAL REPORT PREPARED BY THE WASHINGTON TIMES S pecial S ections DEPARTMENT

Summit, Mrs. Moon said, “The conti- SENEGAL nent that I believe has suffered the most From page C10 is the African continent.” She delivered a tearful prayer at the Gorée memorial for the ancestors of the African people obstacles — poverty, terrorism, climate who had endured this painful history, change, drug and human trafficking, expressing hope that there will be a cybercrime, environmental issues, new, heavenly Africa free from suffering unemployment especially among the in the new future. youth, and more. Mayor Senghor then presented the But everywhere there are signs of Gorée Pilgrim Award to Mrs. Moon. transformation: Foreign investment is The award states: “Status of Pilgrim increasing, the population is young, who is hereby authorized and appointed the lands are abundant in resources, to serve as an Ambassador of Good Will and the people are receptive to new for Gorée Island, for the promotion of technologies and digital communica- its memory which testifies to such a tions. According to the U.N., by the year tragedy as epitomized by slavery, for the 2100, four out of 10 people on Earth will teaching of universal values incarnated be African. The world is also moving by Gorée Island and for the triumph of THE WASHINGTON TIMES in the direction of Africa taking on a peace and tolerance ideals.” greater role as a bridge between Eastern Participants departed with a clearer and Western civilizations. understanding of the comprehensive, Finally, the 2018 Africa Summit was integrated holistic approach that com- significant because the event featured prises UPF toward fulfilling human- a keynote address by the UPF founder, kind’s desire for good governance and Mrs. Moon, who expressed her insights lasting peace. |

and hopes for Africa “to become the Mrs. Moon and Dr. Yun Young Ho, Friday • A ugust 24 • 2018 light of the world.” secretary general of Family Federation of Cheers from children living on the World Peace and Unification, announced island of Gorée in Senegal reverberated after the event that Senegal will be the when Mrs. Moon arrived on the island continental headquarters for UPF and its on Jan. 19. Gorée Mayor Austin Senghor affiliated organizations, including Youth greeted Mrs. Moon before taking her and Students for Peace and the Interna- to the House of Slaves and its Door of tional Peace Highway project. No Return, a museum and memorial to This article is based on materials from the countless men, women and children the Family Federation of World Peace and who passed through Gorée and into PHOTO CREDIT: HSA-UWC Unification, with thanks to Dr. Robert Kittel slavery in the New World. Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon shared her vision for “Heavenly Africa” at the Africa Summit in and Dr. David Earle. For more information, In her speech at the 2018 Africa Dakar, Senegal. please visit familyfed.org. 11 MEN T ART

PHOTO CREDIT: HSA-UWC Former Member of Congress Dick Schulze (R-PA) addresses the ILC about conservation. Mr. Schulze was the co-founder of the Conservation Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. International Leadership

ti onS D EP ia l Sec ON TI ME S Spec Conferences around the globe

n an era of tectonic shifts in faith and ethnicity can, indeed, nurture Austria; and Sao Paulo, Brazil, Dr. Hak international-association-of-parliamen- AS H I N GT opinion about trade, migration, a moral consensus. Later that year, on Ja Han Moon promoted infrastructure tarians-for-peace policing borders and moral issues, Nov. 30, parliamentarians, opinion lead- goals related to the “Peace Road,” or Two years ahead of President the Universal Peace Federation ers and policy experts from 50 coun- international highway, linking Asia, Trump’s historic summit in Singapore Y T HE W promoted balanced discussions on tries gathered at the U.S. Capitol. Europe and Africa that she and her hus- with North Korea’s Chairman Kim Jong- these concerns during 2016-2018 UPF was established in 2005. Ac- band had broached in Seoul in 1981. un in Singapore, the ILC delegates par- AR E D B under the umbrella of the International cording to the UPF website, the first ILC ticipated in the launching of the Peace ILeadership Conferences (ILC). was held in 2007. ILC in Seoul Road 2016 in support of the peaceful In hundreds of locations around the UPF’s lectures on “Principles of Peace At the launch of ILC’s current pro- reunification of North and South Korea. ON TI ME S world, experts from government service and Nation-building Based on Family grams in Seoul on Feb. 12, 2016, more and civil society met at conferences Values,” for example, drew rave reviews than 340 international delegates from ILC in Kathmandu, Nepal to explore the themes of “Interdepen- from lawmakers from several conflict- 60 nations, including more than 140 cur- From the start of the ILC series, AS H I N GT dence, Mutual Prosperity and Universal ravaged nations in Southeast Asia at a rent parliamentarians, 13 government the level of interest among lawmakers Values.” regional meeting in March 2017. ministers and other leading figures in was striking. The ILC in Kathmandu, P R EP IA L R EPO RT A S PEC t HE W

| The ILC conference in Seoul on Feb. “I attended many international religion, media, academia, civil society Nepal, on July 28-31, 2016, welcomed the 12, 2016 — convened under the theme seminars before but never one like this. and government, gathered at the Lotte outgoing prime minister of Nepal and “Addressing the Critical Challenges of These teachings can help build better Hotel World. dignitaries from 29 nations. Among the Our Time: The Role of Governments, families and societies because they are The event was co-sponsored by UPF, 700 guests attending the ILC and the Civil Society and Faith-Based Organiza- logical and universal with the focus on The Washington Times and the Segye launching of the IAPP were 311 current tions”— captured the attention of schol- nation-building and peace,” said Khlang Ilbo newspaper. members of parliament, cabinet minis- ars and lawmakers on five continents. Oudam, deputy director of the Inter- A major part of the conference ters and heads of state or government Subsequent conclaves in more national Relations Department of the was the inauguration of the Interna- from the Asian and Pacific regions. than two dozen locations, including National Assembly of Cambodia. His tional Association of Parliamentar- the United Kingdom, Nepal, Burkina sentiment was shared by many. ians for Peace (IAPP), held on Feb. 15, ILC in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

ugust 24 • 2018 24 • A ugust Friday Faso, Costa Rica, Paraguay and Zambia The topics of these gatherings go 2016, at the National Assembly of the West Africa’s branch of the IAPP and Japan, emphasized the idea that a beyond the philosophical: At confer- Republic of Korea in Seoul. https:// 12 religious consensus built across lines of ences in 2018 in Dakar, Senegal; Vienna, www.upf.org/peace-and-security/ » see ILC | C13 ILC From page C12 was launched August 8-10, 2016, with the backing of the highest levels of government. The event took place in the “sacred” hall of Burkina Faso’s National Assembly. A total of 294 people gathered for this welcoming event, including 58 current members of parliament from Burkina Faso and 64 current members of parliament from 23 other West African nations. The ILC benefitted from the high patronage of Burkina Faso President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré. ILC in London The third of a series of regional con- ferences launching the IAPP took place Sept. 7-9, 2016, in London. With the theme, “Interregional Dia- logue Addressing Critical Challenges: PHOTO CREDIT: HSA-UWC Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East and International Co-chairmen for IAPP, former Speaker of the House, Jose de Venecia with his wife, Mrs. de Venencia, along with former North Africa,” the ILC represented the Cong. Dan Burton and his wife, Dr. Samia Burton presented Dr. Moon with an award. official beginning of IAPP in these three regions. Thirty members of parliament from 15 nations attended the event and signed the proposal to establish an International Association of Parliamen- tarians for Peace in Europe, Eurasia and the Middle East. A SPECIAL REPORT PREPARED BY THE WASHINGTON TIMES S pecial S ections DEPARTMENT ILC in San José, Costa Rica The vice president of Costa Rica and dignitaries from Central America and the Caribbean attended the ILC in Costa Rica from Oct. 6-8, 2016. Among the 130 guests attending the conference — which established IAPP there — were a total of 78 parliamentarians and government officials from the region. Costa Rican Vice President Ana Helena Chacón attended the conference along with the president and vice president of the Legislative Assembly and the minis- ter of foreign trade of Costa Rica. ILC in Asuncion, Paraguay Paraguay’s inauguration of the IAPP PHOTO CREDIT: HSA-UWC occurred during the ILC on Oct. 10-12, Dr. Hak Jan Han Moon spoke to dozens of Members of Congress and other leaders in the Kennedy Caucus Room, November 30, 2016. 2016, and drew 200 distinguished guests to an assembly at the National Congress of Paraguay in Asuncion. Respected ILC in Washington, D.C. of the Press. malaise that led to a period of extreme THE WASHINGTON TIMES speakers included Congresswoman A concluding ILC happened Nov. 28- At the final event of the conference, individualism and the breakdown of Cynthia Elisabeth Tarrago Diaz and Rev. Dec. 1 in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Moon gave her message to the as- the family, problems with the youth and Shin Dong Mo, President of UPF South Under the banner theme of “Achiev- sembly in the Kennedy Senate Caucus problems with drugs. I want to say this America. ing Global Cooperation on Peace, Room of the U.S. Capitol. to all of you gathered here today: God Security and Human Development,” this “We have seen many distressing originally had a dream to become the ILC in Lusaka, Zambia bipartisan conference gathered at the incidents in the world; incidents that True Parent of humankind. Therefore, Lusaka Mayor Kalumba Wilson J.W. Marriott Hotel, two blocks from the are indescribable, beyond words,” Mrs. the ones that humankind absolutely |

welcomed 300 distinguished guests White House and minutes from the U.S. Moon said. needs today are the True Parents. Leg- Friday • A ugust 24 • 2018 to an ILC held on Nov. 5-7, 2016, at the Capitol. “The world has come to a point at islators and other leaders from around Intercontinental Hotel in Lusaka, Zam- Conference topics included: Prin- which the power of humans cannot the world who have gathered here, I am bia. The Hon. Geoffrey Lungwangwa, ciples and Best Practices in Leadership solve their problems. Then, what must saying that we must all become God’s a Parliamentarian, praised the inaugu- and Governance Securing Freedom of we do?” she asked. “We must begin a true children. The one that shows you ration of the IAPP Resolution, signed Conscience — a Universal Concern, movement in which our families, our the right path to follow is the messiah.” by the participants. The Hon. Victoria Innovative Approaches to Global and nations and the world attend God, the This article is based on materials from Kalima, who served as Minister of Local Responses to Terrorism, Why original owner of the universe. the Universal Peace Federation. For more Gender in Zambia until her death in Marriage and Family are Important for “As part of Heaven’s historical information, please go to UPF.org. 2018, welcomed the assembly. A Peace a Healthy and Stable Society; and Pro- providence to send the returning Lord, Road Rally of cyclists was held at the tecting Our Environment — Public and Heaven especially chose this nation. same time. Private Sector Solutions, and Role of Two hundred years after its founding, Media — Freedom and Responsibility the United States was suffering from 13 New global network of Parliamentarians aim to resolve critical challenges

ince its inception in 2005, the family, Mrs. Moon called on world the Universal Peace Fed- leaders to stand up as God’s agents of eration worked closely peace and take responsibility to build a with parliamentarians from peaceful, united world. around the world with the “All of you esteemed and beloved goal of building a world of leaders who have gathered here, in lasting peace. The launch of the Inter- particular, members of parliament from Snational Association of Parliamentar- all over the world, your responsibility is ians for Peace (IAPP) in February 2016 great and important. You are extremely represented a labor of love reaching back important, especially in this era, when a 15 years for co-founders Rev. Dr. Sun new providence is unfolding. God looks Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon. at each one of you as more than just one Since the launch of IAPP, the project has person. You are mediators and that is attracted more than 3,000 incumbent why God needs each one of you,” said Parliamentarians from 80 plus countries. Mrs. Moon. Their 2001 “Parliamentarians for In its recent World Summits held in Peace” initiative appointed tens of thou- 2017 and 2018, IAPP deployed a working sands of like-minded leaders as Ambas- strategy to have impact in conflict zones sadors for Peace. This effort was also by taking the following steps: a point of focus of the 2005 Universal • Work to establish bipartisan peace- Peace Federation Inaugural Tour to 120 PHOTO CREDIT: HSA-UWC building committees or caucuses in their nations and assembled parliamentarians Former Cong. Dan Burton - (R-IN), International Co-chairman of IAPP, described the vision legislature. from 80 nations through diverse pro- and goals for the new organization of lawmakers in February, 2017. • Work across sectors and as groups grams, all aimed at faith-based conflict to eradicate corruption. resolution and peacemaking. • Find ways to network and work to- “As we know, our world faces a wide to develop its nuclear weapons program, Office Building to highlight its efforts as gether with delegates from other nations. range of problems, including territorial raising serious concerns all over the a new, international network for global • Support partnerships between

MEN T ART disputes, religious and racial conflict, world that military tensions are rising lawmakers to look for ways to advance religions and politics as a substantive environmental degradation, climate throughout Northeast Asia. Even now, peace and human development. means to target daily behavior for real change, violent extremism, poverty, 60 years after the Korean War, it remains At the opening ceremony, held Nov. transformation. hunger, nuclear proliferation and cor- impossible to communicate or freely 30, 2016, Mrs. Moon addressed a distin- This article was prepared from materi- ruption,” according to the inaugural travel between the two nations. It is guished group of over 300 leaders from als from the International Association of resolution for IAPP introduced by time for the international community to 54 nations, including parliamentarians Parliamentarians for Peace, a project of former Philippine House Speaker Jose de wholeheartedly contribute to the realiza- from around the world, members of the the Universal Peace Federation Interna- Venecia at the event in South Korea. tion of peace on the Korean Peninsula,” U.S. Congress, elected officials, and civic, tional. For more information, please visit “As we gather in Seoul, we are espe- Mr. de Venecia said. religious, policy and NGO leaders. https://www.upf.org/peace-and-security/ cially mindful that the Korean peninsula In the fall of 2016, IAPP held an open- Noting that IAPP is based on univer- international-association-of-parliamen- remains divided. North Korea continues ing ceremony in the U.S. Senate Russell sal ethical and moral values rooted in tarians-for-peace ti onS D EP ia l Sec ON TI ME S Spec

AS H I N GT Environment, religion dominate Y T HE W

AR E D B discussions in Brazil, Austria

Two major conferences — one in change, which is having a major impact Continue this important work and Earlier in the year, a two-day ON TI ME S Brazil and the other in Austria — were on food security and even forcing migra- continue to inspire hope,” he said in International Leadership Conference, convened by the Universal Peace Fed- tion in some parts of the world. Displaced his introduction to Mrs. Moon, the co- organized by UPF under the same ban- eration this year to generate discussions people, political oppression and conflict, founder of UPF and keynote speaker at ner theme, was held in Vienna at the AS H I N GT about shared challenges and how they as well as challenges to democracy and the 2018 Latin America Summit. historic Parkhotel Schoenborn on April could be addressed by international democratic institutions, were discussed at Mrs. Moon declared “heaven’s love 28-29. Some 250 participants from 45 P R EP IA L R EPO RT A S PEC t HE W

| cooperation. the event, which ran from Aug. 2-5. for this continent” and focused on is- nations gathered to talk about issues, The Latin America Summit 2018, Dr. Julio María Sanguinetti Coi- sues concerning the environment. “The including the massive migration from held in São Paulo, Brazil in Au- rolo, Uruguay’s president from 1985- beautiful earth is now ailing,” she said, the Middle East and Africa to Central gust, brought together about 400 rep- 1990 and 1995-2000, recalled working and as a result, many people are suffer- Europe. resentatives from nearly 40 countries with Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon and ing the consequences. Participants included members of in Latin America and the Caribbean, as Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon decades ago and UPF Chair Dr. Walsh observed that parliament and political leaders, reli- well the United States, Korea, Japan and highlighted UPF’s many activities in “UPF is guided and driven by a spiritual gious leaders and theologians, scholars other Asian and European nations. Latin America. vision, and not merely by an abstract and NGO representatives, chiefly from The theme of the summit was “Peace Despite describing himself as an vision but by a vision that is embodied Europe and the Middle East. Pan- and Development in Latin America: In- agnostic, Mr. Coirolo said he always rec- in the very person who will speak at els included one with Jordanian and

ugust 24 • 2018 24 • A ugust Friday terdependence, Mutual Prosperity and ognized the important contributions that this podium. It is not merely a human- Lebanese scholars and political leaders, Universal Values.” religious values bring to community life. istic vision, but a deeply spiritual and 14 Issues discussed included climate “You have a cause to fight for. providential vision.” » see VIENNA | C15 New interfaith association expands to South America

n recognition of South America’s of the human race, he said. The imam key role in the battle for the world’s spoke of the plight of refugees, of those clean air and water, clergy and who drown in the Mediterranean Sea, ethnic leaders at Universal Peace and urged leaders to work on preven- Federation’s 2018 Brazil Summit tion, not on symptoms. He regretted that signed on to a new association “today there is no peace,” but stated that dedicated to prudent development: the “everyone wants to live in peace” and IInterreligious Association for Peace and that “peace is our birthright.” Development (IAPD). The global effort The session concluded with the to coalesce religious leaders of major reading, by UPF Chair Dr. Thomas faith groups was launched in Seoul, Walsh, of the inaugural declaration of Korea November 2017. the Interreligious Association for Peace Qarashé Félix Díaz, president of the and Development of Latin America and Consultative and Participative Council the Caribbean. Dr. Walsh was accom- of Indigenous Peoples of the Argentine panied by Rev. Dong Mo Shin and Dr. Republic, spoke of the worldview of the Charles Yang, the UPF regional direc- indigenous peoples he represents in his tors of South America, and Central country, specifically the Qom commu- America and the Caribbean, respec- nity of South America’s Chaco region. tively, and the speakers of the interreli- “Our parents bequeathed us their PHOTO CREDIT: HSA-UWC gious panel, who signed the declaration. love,” he said. “That is why our existence Dr. Moon added her signature to the founding resolution of IAPD in November, 2017. All the summit participants were also is closely linked to our ancestral territo- invited to do the same. ries. These physical spaces are those that The declaration begins with the state- make their own balance in each living of Family Federation for World Peace he said. Reverend Osorno said we should ment: “We, participants of the Inaugural being. That is why you have peace with and Unification (FFWPU), an organiza- transcend our differences and find Assembly of the Interreligious Associa- A SPECIAL REPORT PREPARED BY THE WASHINGTON TIMES S pecial S ections DEPARTMENT nature itself. There is life and hope for a tion that is affiliated with UPF. Also com- ways to work together for the common tion for Peace and Development (IAPD), better and more encouraging future for mending the start of the IAPD in Latin good of society. To achieve this goal, he affirm the unique and essential role our future generations,” he said. America were Cardinal Kelvin Felix, the emphasized the importance of “fluid that religions are called to play in the He described his gods and the close Roman Catholic archbishop emeritus communication,” the ability to listen and realization of a world of lasting peace, a relationship of his community with of Castries, Saint Lucia, and Rev. Hyun the interaction of different creeds. world in which people can live together Mother Earth. “It is not good to leave Young Lee, president of the Korea Reli- Imam Muhammed Shafiqul Islam, in peace, mutual prosperity, interdepen- a contaminated environment, because gions Association. imam of the Masjid-As-Salaam Mosque dence, harmony and cooperation, as a there will be no future,” he said. For Rev. Dr. Guillermo Osorno, minister of Jamaica, said that the Prophet Mu- family under God, in accordance with this purpose, he advocated a dialogue of the Assembly of God and former hammad (Peace Be Upon Him) traveled universal values.” between peoples of different cultures. president of the National Council of Pas- a lot and quickly because there were This article is based on materials from Words of congratulations also were tors of Nicaragua, gave a presentation on no immigration laws or other require- the Universal Peace Federation. For more offered by Dr. Ki Hoon Kim, the inter- the theme of being united in our desire ments to deal with. The world was not information, please go to UPF.org and national vice president and the regional for peace and development. “Our differ- segregated or divided into migrants or Europe.UPF.org. chair for the United States and Canada, ences do not divide us, they enrich us,” refugees as it is today; we were all part

among society, and among the world. VIENNA He referred to the teachings of “the late, From page C14 great Dr. Moon, and his wife” when he remarked that before anything, we must master ourselves. THE WASHINGTON TIMES as well as a prominent Danish church Dr. Moon delivered the keynote leader involved in the Middle East. Pan- address, encouraging everyone in at- elists offered their perspectives on the tendance to become a shining light in background of extremism in the region, Europe, helping to actualize a world of on the factors behind conflicts and pos- peace as one family under God. sible means of reconciliation. On April 30, a group of the Con- Concurrent with the Conference ference and Rally organizers visited |

on April 29 was a 10,000-person per- Austria’s Mauthausen Concentration Friday • A ugust 24 • 2018 son “Peace Starts with Me” rally at the Camp where they conducted a special Vienna Stadthalle stadium. The Longfield ceremony of prayer and remembrance of Gospel Choir kicked off the program the 300,000 victims who perished there with several energetic and beautifully-ar- during World War II. Followers of Dr. ranged gospel numbers, including “Every PHOTO CREDIT: HSA-UWC Moon and religious leaders from 12 na- Praise Is to Our God,” which featured a Roman Catholic Cardinal Kelvin Felix receives leadership award from Mother Moon and tions, including Russia, Poland and the group of equally energetic young Unifica- Dr. Sun Jin Moon, International President of FFWPU. Czech Republic, participated in interces- tionist dancers who previously promoted sory prayer for the souls of the victims. the event in the streets of Vienna. This article is based on materials from Former Austria Defense Minister said that it is relatively easy to disturb explained that we must first have inner the Universal Peace Federation. For more Dr. Werner Fasslabend introduced peace but tough and time-consuming to peace as the basis to convince oth- information, please go to UPF.org and Dr. Moon as the keynote speaker. He restore and keep peace. Dr. Fasslabend ers to create peace among themselves, Europe.UPF.org. 15 Media fact-finding tours

he Washington Times has long been associated with media fact-finding tours — notably, in the late 1980s, its visits to Russia with the World Media Association led to historic meetings with Soviet leader TMikhail Gorbachev and many key rep- resentatives of the Soviet Union. In 2015, Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, who founded The Washington Times in 1982 with her late husband, Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, called for a renewed effort in media to strengthen of rela- tions between the U.S., South Korea and Japan. The Washington Times, then organized regular fact-finding trips to South Korea and Japan, and welcomed congressmen from Japan and Korea to Washington, D.C., for educational pro- grams and briefings on Capitol Hill. In addition to the clear educational purposes of the fact-finding trips, these endeavors help further the mission of PHOTO CREDIT: HSA-UWC The Washington Times to report the The Washington Times fact-finding delegation toured Pan Mun Jom, the village that straddles the DMZ. truth and to express opinion with the core values of freedom, family, faith and service in mind. In February 2015, a delegation of U.S. journalists participated in the “Prospects for Peace in Northeast

MEN T ART Asia Conference for Media and Policy Leaders,” which was co-chaired by Washington Times President and CEO Larry Beasley and former Indiana Rep. Dan Burton. Media briefings by North Korean defectors, intelligence experts and current and former elected officials give journalists first-hand knowledge of national security issues and threats to peace in Southeast Asia. Regular

ti onS D EP ia l Sec ON TI ME S Spec participants including U.S. Ambassador Christopher Hill, the former U.S. Am- bassador to Korea, Ambassador Joseph AS H I N GT Detrani, former envoy to the Six-Party Talks, and Dr. Alexandre Mansourov, an international security expert at Y T HE W Georgetown University have added much insight for both the U.S. delega- AR E D B tions and those met in Korea. PHOTO CREDIT: HSA-UWC Based on the fact-finding tours, The North Korea soldiers photographed the U.S. delegation during a military briefing at the DMZ. Times has published Special Sections ON TI ME S on the tensions and nuclear threat in North and South Korea, and gathered with President Trump and his adminis- possible peace. “It could be a result- between U.S., Korea and Japan, with solutions from experts. In 2017, journal- tration. However, The Times’ delega- ing work of the U.S.-led sanctions and open sharing and coordination of AS H I N GT ists and others were given that chance tions have been impressed at the com- pressure,” President Moon Jae-in told information, has had a significant and to meet the highest-level defector from mitment of President Moon to work reporters. “I think President Trump beneficial impact on trust. P R EP IA L R EPO RT A S PEC t HE W

| North Korea, Thae Yong Ho. harmoniously with the U.S. — and his deserves big credit for bringing about In May 2017, a Times fact-finding Ambassador Hill was impressed leadership had a lot to do with the the inter-Korean talks.” tour went to Japan. Times Executive with his candid and honest briefing. He success of his meetings with Chairman The Times was also pleased to find Editor (now Editor-in-Chief) Chris- shared the reality of secrecy surround- Kim and the meetings between Presi- from the U.S. embassy briefing that topher Dolan and Times Security ing Kim Jong-un’s schedule and the fact dent Trump and Chairman Kim. the 2002 low point of the popularity Team Leader Guy Taylor accompanied that the North Korean chairman has The fact that this situation has of America with the Korean public the delegation for the off-the-record established full control in his country. changed from a “war footing” to a basis has been reversed, and now America meetings with legislators, intelligence The 2017 transition in South Korea of dialogue is a very good thing. On is seen as the most trusted ally. This experts and media professionals. The from President Pak and the Saenuri January 10, 2018, Times’ White House news from the embassy was supported development of friendship and trust Party to the Minjoo Party was signifi- Correspondent Dave Boyer wrote that in February 2018 by the Asan Policy through these meetings has immeasur-

ugust 24 • 2018 24 • A ugust Friday cant. At first it was unclear as to how President Moon recognized the contri- Institute for Policy Studies survey. One able value for providing in-depth cov- well the government led by President bution of President Trump in opening aspect of what The Times’ delegations erage of key issues in the U.S., Korea 16 Moon Jae-in would be able to work the door from war to dialogue and learned is that the military cooperation and Japan alliance. New international prize honors ‘peacemakers’

he Sunhak Peace Prize was established to continue the legacy of the late Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon and is given biannually in recognition of individuals and organizations that have made enduring contributions Tto help resolve worldwide suffering, conflict, poverty and threats to the environment. The Prize was established in Febru- ary 2013 by Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon to honor — and advance — the peacemak- ing leadership of her late husband who passed in September 2012. Named for both Rev. Moon and Mrs. Moon, the Prize carries a $1 million grant and is awarded to individuals and organizations that have made enduring contributions to the noble ideal of peace by living for the sake of others. Rev. and Mrs. Moon have devoted their lives to realizing “One Fam- ily Under God,” a global community founded on the principles of interdepen- A SPECIAL REPORT PREPARED BY THE WASHINGTON TIMES S pecial S ections DEPARTMENT dence, mutual prosperity and universally shared values, based on a love for hu- manity that transcends divisions of race, nationality, ideology and religion. The Sunhak Peace Prize is com- mitted to the ideal of peace, under the theme of “Making the World Better for Future Generations.” Its premise is that humankind is one universal family composed of successive generations, and as parents care for their children with PHOTO CREDIT: HSA-UWC unconditional love, those living today Dr. Moon stands with the 2017 recipients of the Sunhak Peace Prize. Dr. Sakena Yacoobi, (left) and Dr. Gino Strada, second right. Dr. should create an environment of peace Hong Il-sik, stands at the far right. for future generations. Toward this end, the Sunhak Peace Prize seeks to recognize exemplary fish-farming techniques for rural poor. accomplishments in three categories: The laureates split the $1 million prize sustainable human development, con- and were honored in a ceremony in flict resolution, and ecological conserva- Seoul, South Korea, in August 2015. tion. Sustainable human development Dr. Gino Strada, founder of Emer- refers to solving problems of poverty, gency, an organization that provides disease and ignorance, and respecting medical and surgical care in Africa and THE WASHINGTON TIMES the human rights and dignity of every the Middle East to civilian victims of human being. Conflict resolution focuses war, and Dr. Sakena Yacoobi, founder of on peacefully de-escalating and ending the Afghan Institute for Learning, which disagreements between people of dif- provides refugee-educational programs fering religions, races and nationalities. in Afghanistan, were the Sunhak recipi- Ecological conservation means finding ents in 2017. solutions to climate change and deple- The 14-member Sunhak Peace Prize |

tion of natural resources and creating a Committee and its chairman, Dr. Hong Friday • A ugust 24 • 2018 sustainable balance between the natural Il-sik, a former chancellor of Korea and human worlds. University, review more than 1,000 The theme for the first Sunhak Peace nominees and select the laureates. The Prize was that “the ocean is essential to committee also coordinates follow-up the future peace of humanity.” programs with the laureates are aimed at The first two Sunhak Peace Prize continuing their work to promote peace laureates, announced in June 2015, were and human development. Kiribati President Anote Tong, who This article is based on materials from has raised international awareness of the Universal Peace Federation. For more how island nations, such as Kiribati, PHOTO CREDIT: HSA-UWC information, please go to UPF.org. are affected by rising sea levels, and The award ceremony was celebrated by a collaborative performance of musical actor, Dr. M. Vijay Gupta, who has developed Jaerim Choi, Kolleen Park and the Korean traditional arts school Little Angels. 17 Peacemaking through marriage, youth activities n recognition of its Founders’ Faith leaders from 10 states partici- teaching that marriage and family pated, and congregants from multiple

MEN T ART are at the core of vibrant societies, churches in the New York metro area the Family Federation for World joined in a joyful celebration uplifting Peace and Unification, stead- marriage and family. Blessed concel- fastly has encouraged religious ebrant clergy gave out holy wine and wedding ceremonies and marriage holy water, bringing alive True Parents’ Irededication events. dream of Christianity extending God’s Since the passing of Rev. Sun Myung lineage to humanity. More than 430 Moon in 2012, his wife, Dr. Hak Ja Han married couples received the Marriage Moon has accelerated marriage ceremo- Blessing, including couples who had nies among clergy of all backgrounds. received holy wine at their local church. These events may appear to be merely “The love of Jesus has no boundar-

ti onS D EP ia l Sec ON TI ME S Spec ceremonial, but they underscore the ies and it is with that understanding Founders’ deeply held conviction we believe God loves all beyond race, that salvation for all persons is finally religion or national background. With AS H I N GT achieved through couples harmoniz- that heart we have called upon esteemed ing with each other over a lifetime and leaders of important faith communities through a shared Divine Encounter. to share with us a prayerful display of Y T HE W The Grand Ballroom of the New unity. Water is a symbol of purity and Yorker Hotel, where Rev. Moon and Mrs. life. Now, the faith leaders will come AR E D B Moon spoke many times, was the setting forward and prayerfully pour the water for a landmark Marriage Blessing offici- from their vases into a common vessel ated and conducted by the American with the prayer that ‘All May Be One.’” ON TI ME S Clergy Leadership Conference (ACLC) on Saturday, August 18, 2018. » see YOUTH | C19 AS H I N GT P R EP IA L R EPO RT A S PEC t HE W | ugust 24 • 2018 24 • A ugust Friday 18 the ACLC, the Collegiate Association for YOUTH the Research of Principles (CARP) has From page C18 held up-tempo rallies under the banner of Revival Starts with Me” (RSWM) in With these words Archbishop George several cities. In August 2017, the Los Augustus Stallings Jr., National Co-Chair- Angeles chapter of CARP went to the man of ACLC and Master of Ceremonies City of Refuge Church, a local Chris- introduced an Interfaith Ceremony tian megachurch under the guidance of of Unity. Seven representatives of the Bishop Noel Jones, to perform the dance Abrahamic faiths poured water into the to “Mujogeon,” a Korean word that means common vessel, symbolizing the coming “Unconditionally.” A SPECIAL REPORT PREPARED BY THE WASHINGTON TIMES S pecial S ections DEPARTMENT together of faith communities. Imam On April 7, 2018, 300 people attended Dawud Assad (Islam), Rabbi Moise the second rally at the Los Angeles Abraham (Orthodox Judaism), Iman Family Church with the goal of making Souleiman Konate Masji Al-Aqsa, Father CARP’s vision a reality. Lawrence Ventline (Roman Catholic), Later that month in New York, UPF Rev. Rene Bellenas (Protestant), and held the Together for Peace: World Youth Dr. Tanya Edwards (Pentecostal Family Culture and Music Festival in support Church) were among those participating of youth empowerment and educating in a fitting opening to a Marriage Bless- future global leaders. That event was ing celebrating oneness in God’s love. co-sponsored by Youth and Students Imam Dawud Assad shared, “My wife for Peace (YSP) and Sun International and I were deeply moved by True Mother Peace Federation, with support from and the sacrifices she makes to bring the the New Jersey Performing Arts Center Marriage Blessing to all religions. As a and Unification Theological Seminary. Muslim, I went to the Middle East many The event featured musical and cultural times with ACLC. True Parents come performances and a panel discussion on from a Christian heritage, but they have “Elements for Peace,” which covered fam- become the loving parents of all faiths as ily as the cornerstone for world peace; their family. As the founder of the United service; interfaith harmony and coopera- States Association of Mosques, I want to tion; role of women in establishing world say how deeply moved I am for the love peace; true character leadership; and that True Parents show for the family and good governance. THE WASHINGTON TIMES for all faiths, especially Islam.” This article is drawn from materials The Marriage-Blessing movement has of the Family Federation for World been a key emphasis of the ACLC in all Peace. For more information, please 50 states. Moreover, working closely with visit Familyfed.org. | Friday • A ugust 24 • 2018

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