In today's episode of The Massari FIles, we will talk about What is the Korean Unification cult?

● Sun Myung Moon believed he was chosen to finish Christ’s unfinished mission on Earth, including restoring humanity because of a vision he had when he was younger. He aimed to restore the relationship between man and god

● The unification church(also known as the Moonies was founded in 1954 by Moon in Seoul, South Korea, as the Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity

● In 1954 he officially established his new church in Seoul, calling it the Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity. His church attracted many followers from a Christian women’s university in South Korea.

● The church's teachings were a mix of Christian theology, Korean traditions, and Moon's own revelations. He described himself as the "Messiah" and claimed that his purpose was to create a world of peace, unity, and reconciliation.

● The core of Moon’s teachings was the Unification Principle, a set of religious beliefs that sought to explain the nature of God, the purpose of life, and the origin of sin. It proposed that the Fall of Man was a result of human disobedience, and that Jesus had come to restore humanity, but failed due to his crucifixion. Moon believed that he was sent to fulfill Jesus' unfinished work by establishing God's kingdom on Earth.

● The cult remains active until today. The church attracted many young people to join since Moon’s teaching is close to the twisted understanding of spirituality in the seventies.

● In 1992, Sun Myung Moon openly proclaimed to be the Lord of the Second Advent, the return of Messiah. He is the true owner of this world, so he said in 1997, that salvation can only come to those who are engrafted into his lineage.

● One of the most controversial aspects of the Unification Church was its use of aggressive recruitment tactics

● Church members would approach individuals on the street, in public spaces, or at universities. They would engage in conversations about faith

● New recruits were often invited to attend workshops, seminars, or retreats. These events were

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