The Principles of Peace The Centrality of Marriage and Family U P F

The family is the most important human institution. Without it we would not exist. Through it we transmit language, culture, ethics and core values.

The quality of character, and the quality of the love of the man and the woman, as husband and wife and as father and mother, makes them the pillars of the family.

UPF emphasizes the balance between Spiritual and Physical / Religious and Secular UPF emphasizes the balance between Spiritual and Physical / Religious and Secular Mind Body  Truth  Beauty  Goodness  Love  Truth  Beauty  Goodness  Love  Food  Shelter  Wealth  Comfort  Food  Shelter  Wealth  Comfort Inner Satisfaction Inner Satisfaction Physical Well-being Physical Well-being Happiness

When the personal life is cultivated, the family will be regulated; when the family is regulated the state will be in order; when the state is in order, there will be peace throughout the world. The Great Learning When the family declines, ancient traditions are destroyed. With them are lost the spiritual foundation for life, and the family loses its sense of unity. Bhagavad-Gita 1.40

When a man honors his father and mother, God says, “I regard it as though I had dwelt among them and they had honored me. Talmud If a man does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for God’s church? I Timothy 3.5

Lord, give us joy in our wives and children, and make us models for the God-fearing. Qur’an My father, thank you for petting me; my mother, thank you for making me comfortable; thank you for robbing me with wisdom, which is more important than robbing me with clothes. Yoruba Nuptial Chant (Africa)

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Human Female Male Animal Plant Mineral Male Female Stamen Pistil Negative Positive

Human Animal Plant Mineral Body Mind Instinct Plant Mind Inherent Nature Matter & Energy

Responding Giving Subject partner Subject partner Object partner Object partner The body resembles the mindTeacher and pupil

Education Purpose to maintain life

Subject partner Subject partner Object partner Object partner Union Higher Purpose Give & Take Action (living for each other) Good Result – joy / Peace / happiness GOD Higher Purpose Higher Purpose GOD Higher Purpose Higher Purpose Development Realise the purpose Development Realise the purpose

Husband Wife Human Being Environment Government People Parent Child Mind Body Subject partner Subject partner Object partner Object partner Union GOD Higher Purpose Higher Purpose GOD Higher Purpose Higher Purpose

16 Mind/body unity - integrity Growth in character - maturity Closeness to God – higher values Mind/body unity - integrity Growth in character - maturity Closeness to God – higher values 16 Mind Body God True Person True Person True Person True Person

17 Family Society Nation World husband wife God Children The FAMILY is the ‘building block’ The FAMILY is the ‘building block’

True Ownership, Responsible Stewardship People Natural World Natural World Natural World Natural World God HarmonyPeople/nature Dominion through love Care for the environment Material prosperity for all Science and technology benefit human beings and the natural world Dominion through love Care for the environment Material prosperity for all Science and technology benefit human beings and the natural world

1. 1. Individual Peace Mind Body God True Person Husband Wife God People Nature God Harmony People/nature Peace in Family & Society Universal Peace Family Society Nation World True Family true ownership- responsible stewardship true ownership- responsible stewardship

The central role of the family in learning to love

Family Society Nation World Peace in Human Society True Love True Life True Lineage God’s Love husband wife God true children

Marriage joins the life of one woman and the life of one man. In time, through children, it joins the lineage of the man and the lineage of the woman. It thus begins a history, a nation, the world and the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth. Sun Myung Moon

The School of Love The School of Love - nurturing heart and character, the primary training ground for relationships From our parents, as our first teachers The Family is:

The School of Morality The School of Morality – the basis of societal norms and proper conduct in the wider world In relating to brothers and sisters, parents and grandparents The Family is:

As husband and wife; and from seeing God in our partner The Couple is: The Image of the Creator The Image of the Creator – living for the sake of each other, the family and the wider world; being a model of True Love to their children

Strong families have a focus higher than self Altruistic Purpose Service to Community Altruistic Purpose Service to Community

1. Child’s Love 2. Sibling’s Love 3. Spouse’s Love 4. Parent’s Love Experienced and learnt within the family

GOD CHILD M F GOD Husband Wife Parents Brother Son Daughter Sister Parent’s Love Spouse’s Love Sibling’s Love Child’s Love

Husband’s loveWife’s love God’sLove A mans’ sexual love belongs exclusively to his wife and a woman’s sexual love belongs exclusively to her husband Man Woman

To grow spiritually human beings need: 1.To receive love, truth and example from true parents, teachers, leaders and elders representing God. 2.To respond and grow by living for the sake of others, developing the heart and conscience to guide the body to act in love and truth In this way we balance increasing freedom and responsibility and participate in the creation of ourselves as mature children of God God’s responsibility + Human responsibility >> True Person Formation stage Infancy Growth stage Childhood Completion stage Adolescence Birth 2. Maturity of heart and character True Teacher, Parent and Owner 1. Mind and Body united in a life of love for God and others The Growing Period husband wife God children

31 Individual - True Teacher Be of benefit to others by words and example Family and Society - True Parent Establish a marriage and family of true love - Have a parental heart towards all Environment – True Owner Exercise good stewardship and dominion over nature Individual - True Teacher Be of benefit to others by words and example Family and Society - True Parent Establish a marriage and family of true love - Have a parental heart towards all Environment – True Owner Exercise good stewardship and dominion over nature

IndividualIndividual Whole The Individual Lives for the Whole The Individual Lives for the Whole The Whole supports the Individual The Whole supports the Individual Living for the sake of others – pair systemLiving for the sake of others – pair system I exist to benefit the whole – higher purposeI exist to benefit the whole – higher purpose Living for the sake of others – pair systemLiving for the sake of others – pair system I exist to benefit the whole – higher purposeI exist to benefit the whole – higher purpose

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IndividualIndividual Whole ‘Self’- centred, not higher purpose - centred Others exist for my benefit Diminish the value of the whole ‘Self’- centred, not higher purpose - centred Others exist for my benefit Diminish the value of the whole

OriginalNature Undeveloped UndevelopedOriginalNature Selfish Nature Well-developed Selfish Nature Well-developed

Evil or selfish thoughts, words and actions Immediate ‘body’ dominated Evil or selfish thoughts, words and actions Immediate ‘body’ dominated Evil Good Unselfish thoughts, words and actions Eternal Mind led Unselfish thoughts, words and actions Eternal Mind led There is a battle in the mind of each person which manifests as conflict in the family, society and world There is a battle in the mind of each person which manifests as conflict in the family, society and world

The mind is two-fold: the pure and also the impure. Hinduism, Maitri Upanishad 6.34 The mind is two-fold: the pure and also the impure. Hinduism, Maitri Upanishad 6.34 I do not do the good that I want, but the evil I do not want is what I do. Christianity, Romans 7.15 I do not do the good that I want, but the evil I do not want is what I do. Christianity, Romans 7.15 Every person has both a bad heart and good heart. Native American Religions, Mohawk Tradition Every person has both a bad heart and good heart. Native American Religions, Mohawk Tradition

Not intended as scientific history Intuition about the human condition Religious traditions believed to be revealed from a divine source

Cain and Abel: the first murder Adam and Eve: illicit love

It is better to die than to indulge in partaking of forbidden lustful pleasure. Uttarangasutram The man who goes to the wife of another …digs up the very roots of life. Dhammapada Do not come near adultery: for it is a shameful deed and evil, opening the road to other evils. Qur’an Flee from sexual immorality. … he who sins sexually sins against his own body. I Corinthians 6.18

Self-centred Man Self-centred Man Self-centred Woman Self-centred Woman Self-centred Children Self-centred Children Self-centred Family & Society Self-centred Family & Society False Parents False Love False Life False Lineage Evil, selfish purpose Evil, selfish purpose Selfish viewpoint Irresponsible Exploiting others Multiplying Evil Selfish viewpoint Irresponsible Exploiting others Multiplying Evil

GodGod People 1) Separation from God MindMind Body 2) Individual-level Conflict (Spiritual)(Physical) Whole Others Self

MindMindBodyBody 2) Individual-level Conflict BrotherBrotherBrotherBrotherHusbandHusbandWifeWife 3) Family-level Conflict

Mind Body Selfish Person Selfish Person Family Society Nation World Selfish Purpose Husband Wife False Lineage False Lineage Selfish Purpose Selfish People Environment False Ownership False Ownership Selfish Purpose 1. Conflict within the Individual 2. Conflict in Human Society 3. Universal Conflict Self-servingExploitative

47 Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed. UNESCO Constitution Preamble Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed. UNESCO Constitution Preamble

I see no hope for permanent world peace. We have tried and failed miserably. Unless the world has a spiritual rebirth, civilization is doomed. Dag Hammarskjold Second UN Secretary-General I see no hope for permanent world peace. We have tried and failed miserably. Unless the world has a spiritual rebirth, civilization is doomed. Dag Hammarskjold Second UN Secretary-General

Humility in front of God, respect to parents, fidelity in marriage, loyalty, public service Personal discipline, sacrifice and control of physical desires Restraint, patience and forgiveness in relationships Love others as you love yourself Love of neighbours, and even enemies True religious practice seeks to restore the original ideal of peace and promotes: True religious practice seeks to restore the original ideal of peace and promotes:

Lost Restored OriginalPosition Current Reality Current Reality Indemnity = Spiritual Restoration An effort to reverse or restore something that was lost. Taking responsibility by taking actions to correct flaws, weaknesses and bad habits An effort to reverse or restore something that was lost. Taking responsibility by taking actions to correct flaws, weaknesses and bad habits

Prayer and meditation Prayer and meditation Offerings to God Offerings to God Study of Scripture Study of Scripture Sexual purity, celibacy, separation from the world Sexual purity, celibacy, separation from the world Submission and obedience to God Submission and obedience to God Prayer and meditation Prayer and meditation Offerings to God Offerings to God Study of Scripture Study of Scripture Sexual purity, celibacy, separation from the world Sexual purity, celibacy, separation from the world Submission and obedience to God Submission and obedience to God

If you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Christianity Matthew 5:23-24 If you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Christianity Matthew 5:23-24

God’s Word Higher Values God’s Word Higher Values Learn, believe and practice Practice in relationship with others. Success in both areas is needed to move closer to the goal of peace. Success in both areas is needed to move closer to the goal of peace. + +

The Providence for the Restoration of the Family H C W God A + E How can we as fallen people : regain our original value? fulfil the purpose of our life? bring joy to God? Realise Peace and Happiness H C W God H C W S FSWFSW Embody God’s word Believe and practise Receive God’s word (love) Selfish relationships Separated from God Change of direction se lf God, others Repent, confess - receive God’s grace – word (love) 2 Re-dedication New start 1 The Religious path

55 Past Future Unresolved problems will be passed on to future generations, and in most cases be bigger and more difficult to solve.

 Take responsibility for one’s contribution to the conflict.  Consider how one might have dealt with the problem differently. Self reflection and reorientation

 Address whatever caused the other to feel hurt and violated.  Be open to reconcile.  Seek to correct past injustices as a priority. Take action

Reconciliation and Renewal  Give up the urge to retaliate.  Forgive, and accept forgiveness.  Resolve to change oneself, realizing that this is the only way to help the other to change.

59 We never get rid of an enemy by meeting hate with hate; we get rid of an enemy by getting rid of enmity. Martin Luther King Jnr. We never get rid of an enemy by meeting hate with hate; we get rid of an enemy by getting rid of enmity. Martin Luther King Jnr.

60 When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. Mahatma Gandhi When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. Mahatma Gandhi

61 Jesus did not condemn any of his enemies. His power was the power of love. Sun Myung Moon Jesus did not condemn any of his enemies. His power was the power of love. Sun Myung Moon

“ The reason God does not punish even though he may see an enemy, is that he is thinking of the enemy’s parents, wife and children, who all love him. When you really understand such a heart of God, could you take revenge on your enemy?

“When you know all these things you would even go and help that person. In this manner one comes closer to the Great Way of Heavenly Principle, that Great Way which tries to embrace everything centring on love. When that happens the earth will shake and induce even God to shed tears.... Sun Myung Moon, 30th March 1990

Early History While deep in prayer on a hillside near his home, on Easter morning, Jesus appeared to him. April 17, 1935

I feel pain. When I judge people it is impossible. When I hate people, there is no value in my life. Yet if I believe, I am deceived. If I love, I am betrayed. Suffering and grieving tonight, My head is in my hands; am I wrong? Crown of Glory

Wipe away your tears and welcome with a smile Those who know nothing but deceit and those who betray without regret. Those who know nothing but deceit and those who betray without regret. When I loved those who acted against me, I brought victory. If you have done the same… I will give you the Crown of Glory. Crown of Glory written aged 16

Each ten-man team had to load 700 bags in an 8 hour working day. Supper was a handful of boiled grain and salty soup The skin of their fingertips peeled off from exposure to the fertilizer. People died even while eating.

Rev. Moon spent 40 days in Pyong Yang to let his followers know he had been freed. Together with a young follower and a former prisoner who had a broken leg, he left for the South. History

After an arduous and dangerous trip he arrived in Pusan, South Korea, on January 27, History

The shack Rev. Moon built with ration boxes in Pusan in 1951

The Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity HSA-UWC Unification Church Seoul, Korea, May 1 st 1954

World Tour 1965 Reverend Moon established120 Holy Grounds around the world

USA - Madison Square Garden Sept. 18, 1974

Yoido Island Rally 1.July 1975, 1.2 Million people

Washington Monument Rally, 1976

International Clergy Conferences – Ministers pray at the Rock of Tears in Korea

Father and Mother Moon on their World Speaking Tour to launch UPF in 2005

The significance of the World Peace Blessing The significance of the World Peace Blessing  The Blessing is a ceremony for all  It is a re-dedication of marriage for couples loyal to each other  For some, it is their wedding day  It deliberately transcends boundaries of race and religion  A major international World Peace Blessing event will take place in Korea, and around the world on 14 th – 18 th October, 2009

The Blessing affirms marriage and family, and links families together As “One Family Under God” beyond difference of race and religion

Co-officiators: Buddhist, Sikh, Muslim, Native American, Hindu, Christian and ….

The World Peace Blessing movement started amongst Rev. and Mrs. Moon’s own religious followers The World Peace Blessing movement started amongst Rev. and Mrs. Moon’s own religious followers

Family Federation for World Peace and Unification Expanded to become Inter-Religious through FFWPU

Universal Peace Federation Reached Opinion Leaders and Ambassadors for Peace Through the Universal Peace Federation

The World Peace Blessing Rev. and Mrs. Moon offer the blessing prayer, asking God for His unchanging and eternal love and protection for all the couples.

 To save the family and save the nation  To realize unification and reconciliation between races, religions, nationalities and cultures  To build “One Family Under God”

 To resemble the nature and love of God in marriage  To be faithful to each other  To raise our children to maintain sexual purity before marriage  To help other families do the same beyond racial, national, and religious boundaries

1) The Holy Wine (Nectar) Ceremony – signifying a renewal connecting to God’s true love, life and lineage 2)The World Peace Blessing – signifying that we are One Family under God beyond race and religion – Blessing donation 3)The Ceremony to remove resentment – to acknowledge and overcome historical, ancestral and personal misconduct between men and women 4)A period of purification and renewal – 40 days of sexual abstinence for a new beginning

 On-going support and education for couples  Faith in the home and community  Blessed Family Associations  Workshops for children  Public life – living for the sake of others

The World Peace Blessing Mr. Parvez and Mrs. Ellu Manzoor of Stockholm, Sweden, rededicating their vows after thirty-five years of marriage

The World Peace Blessing Dr. Wihelmus Bertens and Mrs. Lidwina Bertens

The World Peace Blessing Mrs. Taunque Dr Jagjit Singh Taunque MBE and Mrs. Taunque

The World Peace Blessing Mr. Hydajet Hyseni and Mrs Mina Hyseni – Kosovo

The World Peace Blessing The newly blessed former first couple of Sierra Leone, the Hon. Alhaji Ahmad Kabbah and Mrs. Isatu Jabbie Kabbah.