Unit Ten: Unification
The basic teachings of the group are listed below in the unit summary. To learn more on how to defend against these teachings check out the apologetic links below the summary. To learn more about what the group itself says, check out the links at the bottom of the page.

This group would be classified as a cult.

"Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many." - Matt. 24:4-5

Unit Summary

This group is often called the "Moonies" after their leader, Sun Myong Moon, who believes that Jesus appeared to him in 1936 in Korea and told him to complete the "unfinished task" of Christ.

Moon brought his organization to America early in the 1970's and began using brain-washing techniques to attract young people to his group.

Moon claims to be the Messiah for this age and will establish a political and religious kingdom throughout the world. He views himself as the true parent to all mankind and the savior of the world today.

Moon's doctrine is taught in The Divine Principle which is his 500-page interpretation of the Bible, published in 1957.

Moon teaches that the death of Jesus was meaningless, and to teach salvation through Jesus is foolishness.

The Unification spends millions each year promoting itself in major media outlets and in political circles.

Moon owns and controls, the Washington Times, Paragon Press publishing company, and many other business ventures, over a billion dollars worth in total.

"And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many" - Matt. 24:11

Check out the links below to find out more about him and his leadership of this group.
Profile of the Unification Church

Sites that are affiliated with the Unification Church
*Note - These sites definitely do not represent the perspective taught by this course, these links are made available for research, to see what the groups themselves say they teach.
Unification Home Page