Unification Church Overview

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Who is the founder of the Unification Church?

Billy Graham
David Koresh
Sun Myung Moon (correct)
Joseph Smith

Sun Myung Moon claimed to be the second coming of Christ.

True (A)

What did Sun Myung Moon believe was the creative purpose of man?

To build the kingdom of heaven on earth.

God created the world in his _____ .

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Match the concepts with their meanings in the Unification Church:

<p>Second Coming of Christ = Sun Myung Moon's belief of fulfilling Jesus' mission Proper receiving and giving = Achieving union with God Kingdom of Heaven = Ultimate purpose of mankind Actions/errors of the son = Factors that hindered the purpose of creation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Sun Myung Moon

Founder of the Unification Church, claimed to be the second coming of Christ.

Second Coming

Belief that Sun Myung Moon is the second coming of Christ, continuing Christ's mission

Unification Church

Religious movement founded by Sun Myung Moon emphasizing achieving union with God.

Union with God

Achieving a spiritual connection with God through proper actions like receiving and giving.

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Kingdom of Heaven on Earth

The believed goal of humanity to create a divine earthly society.

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Study Notes

Unification Church

Founder: Sun Myung Moon
Founded in: 1954, Seoul, Korea
Moon's claim: He is the second coming of Christ, tasked with completing Jesus Christ's mission (which was incomplete due to crucifixion).
God's creation: The world was created in God's image.
Achieving union with God: Through receiving and giving.
Human purpose: To build God's kingdom on earth.
Unmet purpose: The purpose of building God's kingdom on earth was not fully realized due to reasons not specified.

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Explore the core beliefs and history of the Unification Church founded by Sun Myung Moon in 1954. Understand Moon's claims, the purpose of humanity, and the church's goals in building God's kingdom on earth. Delve into the unique perspectives offered by this religious movement.