My thoughts on the dissolution order of Family Federation in Japan... Is this religious persecution?

When I first joined, a senior sister told me, "This is a religion that aims to eliminate religion," and I thought, "Oh, that's great!" and somehow it made sense to me. It wasn't that I wanted to become a religious person, but rather that I was impressed by the goal of saving all humanity and realizing God's ideal of creation.

Originally, Reverend Sun Myung Moon's goal as the Messiah was not to found the Unification Church; instead, he founded it in 1954 as a replacement for the established Christian churches, which did not accept him, and walked a 40-year wilderness course of restoration through indemnity. 40 years later, after completing his wilderness course, Reverend Sun Myung Moon announced the end of the church era and said, "Take down the Unification Church signboard!" I was thrilled, thinking, "Oh! The time has finally come!" (So, since its role as a religion had already ended by that point, I have no idea why people were clinging to it.)

Then, in 1996, the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification was newly established. Since it was the Family Federation, it was obviously not a church. After that, Reverend Moon instructed each family to become a Hoon-dok Family Church, and the family became the center. It is obviously not the church but the Federation that the family remains the center. However, the leaders are still continuing with the church system of the wilderness era (if they continue like this, we all will not be able to enter Canaan and may die in the wilderness).

About 10 years ago, I met someone who, following Reverend Moon's instructions, was evangelizing in her own home church, gathering believers to hold Hoon-dok sessions and Sunday services. However, she was indignant and lamented that she was being persecuted by the Family Federation (because she could no longer make donations as before).

( ಥ ﹏ ಥ ) ..... What on earth is this.... In addition to such instances, many people have witnessed the reality that the Family Federation has strayed from heaven's will.

I feel that this dissolution order in Japan was a forced termination by God.

Meanwhile, Hyun Jin Nim has repeatedly told us to "build a God-centered family." To that end, he emphasizes in every speech that "you must first become mature, true men and women, set an example for your children, and be responsible for educating your children."

Recently, Hyun Jin Nim added the phrase “One Family at a Time” to the slogan “One Family Under God.” To realize a world of one family under God here on earth, each of us must first make our own family God-centered and set an example for others. Then, by inspiring and guiding those around us—one family at a time—we can steadily expand the circle of God-centered families. This is not something achieved through prayer for miracles or by relying solely on God, but through consistent effort and practice. Ideally, blessed central families should have embodied this spirit from the very beginning of the Family Federation.

Since Hyun Jin Nim became the World Vice President of the Family Federation in 1998, he has sought to rectify the organization's flawed practices and cultural norms. He has been particularly strict with leaders. If all members had correctly understood and followed Hyun Jin Nim, the current dire situation would not have existed, and we would have had a completely opposite (and fantastic) outcome. We have insulted and driven out someone who was most needed by us and by humanity, with numerous lies and fabrications, such as calling him "Fallen Adam."

By the way, regarding the dissolution order, it's something the Japanese government is pursuing with a clear goal in mind, and there is supporting evidence for it, so it would be difficult to reverse it in reality. Furthermore, given the current events in South Korea, the public won't be satisfied without dissolution. About six months ago, when I visited Japan for work, I had a frank discussion with a public official of the UC over dinner. He told me, "I don't think the public will be satisfied unless we first acknowledge and apologize for our past mistakes, and then show how we will reform going forward." I've felt precisely the same way for a long time, and I really sympathized with his words (though it seems some circumstances don't go as planned). In fact, I myself once committed a fraudulent act without fully realizing it.

The Family Federation has been pushing pure second-generation members to the forefront, holding demonstrations, street speeches, and signature campaigns, saying, "We cannot allow the deprivation of religious freedom!" However, the dissolution order does not actually restrict religious freedom; it simply eliminates the benefits of religious corporations, such as tax exemption and preferential treatment in asset management. They will be able to continue as religious organizations, and freedom of religion and assembly will be guaranteed as before. (The members' arguments are off the mark, so one suspects they are being instigated by the leaders.)

By the way, whenever I hear the Family Federation proclaim, “Do not infringe on freedom of religion!” I can’t help but feel deeply outraged and think, “How dare they say that?”
The Family Federation has expelled members who disobeyed instructions, those who voiced criticism toward the leadership, and even capable, influential members who were close to Hyun Jin Nim—often along with their entire families.

One second-generation member, who had served for many years as a Sunday school teacher at a local church in the United States, tearfully shared how she was suddenly expelled from the church one day—simply because her father was connected to Hyun Jin Nim—and told never to set foot there again. Her father, an honorable man, now serves as a member of the state legislature in the U.S.

Sorry, let me repeat it: "Well, it's surprising to hear such words come out of your mouth..." (I've changed it to sound more elegant and ladylike ( ๑ > ◡ < ๑ ) ).

The Japanese Constitution guarantees freedom of assembly and freedom of expression (speech), but the Family Federation has disrupted gatherings of Hyun Jin Nim and his supporters and has given strict instructions to its members not to watch, listen, read, or speak with anyone related to Hyun Jin Nim. Of course, the members will obey because they're told, "If you don't obey, you'll be expelled!" (tears). Excuse me, can I say it again?

I think the members are probably saying things like, "Don't infringe on the freedom of religion guaranteed by the Constitution!" without really thinking too deeply about it, but did you know that the Constitution also guarantees "everyone the freedom to believe in a religion, the freedom not to believe in a religion, and the freedom to change their beliefs "? Aren't you infringing on the freedom of others? The Family Federation appears overly self-righteous, but they must examine themselves objectively.

If we insist on recognizing freedom within the Japanese Constitution, and if that freedom is recognized, then we must, in turn, recognize the freedom guaranteed by the Constitution for everyone else, and we cannot infringe upon it, even if it contradicts the Principle or the Constitution of the Cheon-il-guk. I believe that this would restrict our own beliefs and activities, and would be strangling ourselves (and the public's scrutiny will likely become even more severe in the future).

Another problem is that we shift the blame onto others. When I talk to members of the Family Federation, they always blame others: "The government is bad, it's a communist conspiracy, Hyun Jin Nim is bad, that person is bad, it's because of so-and-so!" Weren't we taught that shifting the blame is a fallen nature? Within the Family Federation, we have shifted the blame onto others, fallen into the trap of relying on others, and even been instilled with a slavish mentality that makes us unable to judge right from wrong for ourselves. (tears)

What is happening in Japan and Korea right now is an opportunity (chance) to reset the mistakes of the past and return to the right, original path. The day will come soon when members will be grateful to Hyun Jin Nim, who has been steadily preparing for that path behind the scenes (although it may be hard to believe now). (If you watch the explanatory video on "Outwitting the Devil" at the bottom of my previous blog page, you may understand why now is an "opportunity.")

 

P.S.: When I looked at the website of the Family Federation in Japan, it said that the Family Federation was founded in 1954. Isn't this a falsification of history? Moreover, the name was changed from the Unification Church to the Family Federation in 2015 (in Japan). (◎_◎;) !? The name should have been changed or newly established in 1996; however, it did not happen until three years after Reverend Sun Myung Moon's Seonghwa (ascension). It is beyond the comprehension of an ordinary person how someone could commit such an act of the height of unbelief ( ༎ ຶ ⌑ ༎ ຶ ). Who was it that didn't follow Reverend Moon's instructions? To those who have repeatedly criticized Hyun Jin Nim for "not following True Parents' instructions!", I have a word for you: "Oh my... it's as if you're talking about yourself." ( ๑ > ◡ < ๑ )

If you want to know the cause of the split in the Family Federation and the truth (part of it) about Hyun Jin Nim, please read this: A Letter to the Brothers and Sisters of the Family Federation (FFWPU): Reflections on the Causes of Division and Lessons from My Experience