The Human Fall: Consequences Chapter 11

One of the early projects of this federation was compiling the World Scripture, published in 1991. The purpose of this work, according to Father Moon who initiated and funded the project, was so that people will recognize shared values and end religious war. This resource is the result of a five-year project involving the collaboration of an international team of 40 highly recognized scholars representing all the major religions of the world. Yesterday we saw that all religions —in the strongest language— condemn sexual relationships outside of marriage.

“Do Not Eat” Blessing of Marriage God Need the Commandment : Man Perfect Man Perfect Woman Completion Stage “Do Not Eat” Growth Stage Need the Commandment : Immature Not married Unprincipled Formation Stage Man Woman

Purpose of the Commandment The commandment ‘Do Not Eat’ was not a “test of faith.” It is an absolute principle. Its purpose is to protect God’s children and help them realize the Ideal of Creation. (But they also have responsibility.)

Possibility to Fall Principle Love

Need for the Commandment Love Principle + Commandment

Principle of Sexual Purity There is an absolute requirement that all people must fulfill, no matter who they are… which is the model of absolute sexual morality. The first stage is maintaining sexual purity prior to getting married… Second is the fidelity in the love of husband and wife. Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, Peace Message #10, November 21, 2006

Fall Hell God Man Man Perfect Perfect Man Completion Stage Woman Growth Stage Formation Stage Hell Man Woman

Purpose of Creation : Lost World of Goodness World of Evil Realized God Satan Adam Eve Adam Eve Faithful Unfaithful Children Children Family Society Nation World Family Society Nation World 9

Evil Spiritual Activities in the Physical World Evil spirits Evil thoughts Evil actions Evil vitality elements Spiritual Self Physical Self 10

Freedom and the Human Fall Principle Perfect Freedom Original Mind Free will Free action There is no freedom outside the Principle. There is no freedom without responsibility. There is no freedom without accomplishment.

The Motivation and Process of the Fall God (Children) (Servant) 1st Man 1st Woman Angel Desire to go back to God Feeling lack of love Physical Fall Spiritual Fall 12

Four Fallen Natures Not loving from God’s viewpoint Leaving our proper position Reversing the order of authority Multiplication of evil

Four Types of Sin Individual Sin Inherited Sin Collective Sin Root of Sin Misuse of love

Sin A violation of heavenly law which is committed when a person forms a common base with Satan, thus setting a condition for give and take action with him.

God did not Directly Intervene in the Fall. Why?

Reasons God Did Not Directly Intervene in the Fall 1. God will not violate His Principles.

Maintain the Principle for the Purpose of Re-Creation Due the fall… PRINCIPLE CREATION 1 2 RE-CREATION

Reasons God Did Not Directly Intervene in the Fall 1. God will not violate His Principles. 2. God alone is the Creator of the Principles.

God must first amend His Principles To directly intervene God must first amend His Principles Direct Dominion ( LOVE ) Perfect Man Perfect Woman Completion Stage Indirect Dominion ( PRINCIPLE ) Growth Stage Formation Stage Man Woman

God’s Original Principles Amendment to Principles of Creation God’s Original Principles of Creation Satan = Co-Author God = Author God’s nature is: Absolute Unchanging Eternal Satan becomes: Absolute Unchanging Eternal

God’s Original Principles Amendment to Principles of Creation God’s Original Principles of Creation Satan = Co-Author God = Author God’s nature is: Absolute Unchanging Eternal Satan becomes: Absolute Unchanging Eternal To directly intervene in the Fall, God must amend His Original Principles. Then Satan becomes eternal co-creator.

Reasons God Did Not Directly Intervene in the Fall 1. God will not violate His Principles. 2. God alone is the Creator of the Principles. 3. Human beings original position is co-creator.

Original standard of Love is lost. 2. Man ≠ Co-creator. God Direct Dominion ( LOVE ) Perfect Man Perfect Woman Completion Stage Growth Stage Indirect Dominion ( PRINCIPLE ) Formation Stage Man Woman

If God Intervenes Directly… He violates His own Principles. Evil becomes part of the Original Principle (eternal.) Standard of true love and our position as co-creators are lost forever.

Summary: Lost by the Fall Mind Body Lost Universal Ethics: We created our own selfish character. Lost Universal Morals: We created a false standard of love and separated from God. Lost Principle of Co-prosperity: We polluted nature and created greedy businesses. Woman Man Creation Man

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