"My mission is a cosmic mission. My concern is for all of humanity, and not only this present world, but the world hereafter. My mission penetrates the past, present, and future, and encompasses all humanity."
About Sun Myung Moon
Sun Myung Moon — Life and Legacy
Sun Myung Moon, a prominent Korean religious leader, founded the Unification Church in the mid-20th century, advocating for a vision of global peace through love and family unity. His core philosophy revolved around the concept of 'True Love,' which he defined as selfless and unconditional, urging individuals to prioritize the well-being of others over personal desires. One of his notable ideas, 'One Family Under God,' encapsulates his belief in the interconnectedness of humanity, suggesting that recognizing our shared divine origin can foster greater understanding and harmony among diverse cultures. Moon's teachings often challenged traditional religious boundaries, as he sought to integrate elements from various faiths, promoting a unified approach to spirituality. His quotes reflect a deep commitment to love and peace, such as his assertion that 'the world can only be saved through love.' This perspective not only highlights his emphasis on interpersonal relationships but also underscores his belief that strong families are essential for societal harmony. By advocating for interfaith dialogue and community building, Moon aimed to create a global environment where love and peace could flourish. Today, Moon's ideas continue to resonate, particularly in discussions about family values and global unity. His vision remains relevant as societies grapple with division and conflict, reminding us of the enduring power of love and the importance of fostering connections across cultural and religious divides.
Quote collection
Sun Myung Moon quotes (page 1 of 3)
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"I served the famous professors and scholars, and eventually they learned that the Reverend Moon is superior to them. Even Nobel laureate academics who thought they were at the center of knowledge are as nothing in front of me."
"Those who are the most devout, outstanding Unification Church members are they the most beautiful people externally or just so-so? Very often, those who have the features of an Idaho potato are the most loyal members of the Unification Church."
"Even though we are deceived, still believe. Though we are betrayed, still forgive. Love completely even those who hate you."
"More precious than life is love, for there can be no life without love."
"Even the smallest and most trivial thing can bring you happiness when you do it for another."
"You should be a person who can establish the Heavenly Kingdom rather than just the one who can go there. Those who can go to heaven are those who wish to be dependent on God, but those capable of building the Kingdom are those who can let God depend on them."
"Up until today evil has lured goodness into evil, but goodness has not been able to lure evil into goodness. This may be the reason why up to today Christianity has not been able to boldly fulfill the Will of God."
"If you see the good in others and cover their defects with your love, they will follow you. If you see only weaknesses in others, your spirituality will be ruined."
"True Love comes into being when you practice the highest possible love in the lowest possible place. There you deal with impossible people and try to raise them into the highest possible people by showing them the highest possible standard. There is where True Love can be found and can start."
"If you convey God's words to someone only with the intention to utilize him in some way, you will never be able to establish the standard of the "Way." Give what you have to others with your sincere heart."
"The spiritual world is connected with the physical world. The common factor connecting all things is true love."
"The true sovereign is not the American president nor the English king, but the Lord of the Second Advent."
"Looking at the Moonies from the normal, common-sense point of view, we certainly appear to be a bunch of crazy people!"
"Give love and forget that you gave it."
"I created the Women's Federation for World Peace in order to restore all that woman originally lost. You American women don't need a man in the position of grandfather, parents, husband, elder or younger brother. You only need the true Adam."
"If there is illness in your home, do you not need a doctor from outside? If your home catches on fire, do you not need fire fighters from outside? God has sent me to America in the role of a doctor, in the role of a fire fighter."
"God wants a love partner, centering on the place where husband and wife become one through their sexual organs, God wants to appear and meet us...I wish you would center on the absolute sexual organ, unique sexual organ, unchanging sexual organ and eternal sexual organ and use this as your foundation to pursue God...We have to realize that the Kingdom of God on earth and in heaven will begin on this foundation."
"This is why God created so many different religions: to be training grounds to make a path for every people, culture, custom, and tradition. Religions polish people to be qualified to enter the region of the original homeland. Because of humankind's many different cultural backgrounds, God sought and set the standard of comparison and has been leading the way toward one unified religious world."
"I can understand why Christians call us heretics. But most important, who will God call a heretic? From God's point of view, my revelation is deeply orthodox."