I recently read Unification Church by J. Isamu Yamaoto. It is a short book (85 pages), but is well organized and uses an outline form to pack as much information as possible into a small space. This book is just one in a series put out by Zondervan on cults and religious movements.
It starts off with an introduction - historical background on the Rev. Sun Myung Moon, how he started the church, and statistics on the church.
Part 2 is the main part of the book - theology. The book talks about various aspects of Unification theology and how it differs from historical Christianity, using the Bible to refute Moon's teachings. It covers divine revelation, sin, salvation, Christ & the Trinity, resurrection, and heaven & hell.
Part 3 is witnessing tips - how to approach a Unificationist, and what approaches to avoid. Very good suggestions here if you plan on witnessing to a church member.
Part 4 is a bibliography - books for further study, both from the Unification perspective and the Christian perspective.
Part 5 is a sort of summary of part 2 - an at-a-glance chart with Unification theology on one side and Bible verses refuting it on the other.
I recommend this book for anyone wanting to know more about the Rev. Moon and his church.
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Be that as it may, they own a fine newspaper (www.washtimes.com).
Respectfully,
Brian P.
Not as conservative as the "Post"?=-)
Washington Post, that is. I think it is owned by Sun Myung Moon. =-0
Got it reversed, Brad. The Washington Times is owned by Sun Myung Moon. The Washington Post just recently changed ownership as the original owner (Graham?) recently died.
Hi Victoria, I am a Unificationist from England. The reason I came across your blog is quite simple: To study the world of "blogging"!!! Therefore naturally, I was very curious what is all written under the terminology 'Unification Church'. Shocked? Please, don't! I have no desire to missionize you in any way, but equally I have no desire to end up in endless arguments over my religious viewpoints. However, I just want to let you know, I share the same fastination about low-carbohydrate diets with you (and of religion). That's all what I wanted to say. (By the way, the hype about Atkins is long over in England, it seemed to have ebbed away a while ago. But I am 100% convinced, it is the best method to loose weight, and similarily like you to balance it sensitibly out at a later point in time.)
I wasn't sure about it but had been told the "Post". Thanks Brian.
I just looked it up. Moon founded the Washington Times in 1982.
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