When you go to the spirit world, you will not only have a Heavenly Father but also a Heavenly Mother.
Sun Myung Moon
Both a Father and a Mother
Topic: Divine Love & Goodness
When you go to the spirit world, you will not only have a Heavenly Father but also a Heavenly Mother. Can a new life be born without both a father and a mother? The dual characteristics of God are as divine Father and Mother [Our Heavenly Parent], who were to be united as one in Adam and Eve [Humankind]. Therefore, we can say that through either our father or our mother there lies a gate to heaven.
Sun Myung Moon, born on January 6, 1920, was a spiritual leader and luminary hailing from North Korea. He founded the Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity, better known as the Unification Church, in 1954. Drawing upon direct Prophetic revelation, influenced by the major faith traditions—especially Christianity, but also Judaism, Islam, Confucianism, and Buddhism. He also developed a political philosophy to resist the spread of the anti-religious Communist ideology. Reverend Moon's teachings centered on love, unity, and peace. He aimed to spark a global spiritual movement that transcended religious and cultural divisions, and his vision resonated with followers all over the world. Through the Unification Church, Sun Myung Moon also promoted interfaith understanding and collaboration, striving for harmony among diverse religious traditions.
Reverend Moon's teachings went beyond the realm of the spiritual to touch on the universal human themes of love and family. He emphasized the importance of nurturing strong, loving families as the cornerstone for a harmonious and peaceful world. To this end, he conducted mass wedding ceremonies known as the 'Blessing', symbolizing the unity of all people under God, regardless of their cultural or religious backgrounds. Moon also stressed the value of community service and encouraged his followers to actively contribute to their local communities.
Sun Myung Moon's partner in both life and work was his wife, Hak Ja Han Moon. As co-leader of the Unification Church, she is a pivotal figure in spreading their shared vision of a world unified by love and peace. Affectionately known as 'True Mother', she embodies the ideal of nurturing and unconditional love in their teachings. After Reverend Moon's passing in 2012, Hak Ja Han Moon assumed sole leadership of the Unification Church and changed the name to Heavenly Parent's Holy Community. In her leadership role, she has tirelessly carried forward their mission, upholding the church's emphasis on peace, interfaith dialogue, and strong, loving families. Under her guidance, the church has continued to flourish, spreading its message of unity and love to people around the globe.
Chambumo Gyeong
Wilson, Andrew, editor. World Scripture II. Universal Peace Federation, 2011, pp. 55-56 [World Scripture and the Teachings of Sun Myung Moon (90:196-97, January 1, 1977)].
Sun Myung Moon
Theme: Divine Father and Mother
About Reverend Sun Myung Moon’s Quote [Brief Commentary]
In Reverend Sun Myung Moon’s reflections on the Divine Father and Mother, there is an invitation to consider God as not just a singular entity, but as possessing dual characteristics of both father and mother. This recognition broadens our spiritual vocabulary and encourages us to see the divine as inherently relational. Moon engages with the Genesis account, seeing Adam and Eve not as isolated figures but as expressions of God’s dual nature—both masculine and feminine. In this way, the love between them reflects the larger cosmic love between our Heavenly Parents. This idea suggests that God’s very nature calls for unity and relationship, not just transcendence and authority.
About Reverend Sun Myung Moon’s Quote [Longer Commentary]
Moon doesn’t stop at theology; he extends this concept into lived experience by noting that through our earthly parents, “there lies a gate to heaven.” This is not merely a poetic phrase but a perspective that elevates the roles of parents as spiritual guides, introducing us to the notions of love, sacrifice, and even divine potential. Parents become a metaphor for the Divine Father and Mother, grounding heavenly concepts in earthly experiences. By understanding and valuing the roles of both our fathers and mothers, whether biological or chosen, we come to a fuller understanding of God, ourselves, and the love that connects us all.
Emphasizing our theme of “Divine Father and Mother,” Moon’s words hold particular resonance. They remind us that our human families are microcosms of the larger spiritual family, led by a Father and a Mother. And in a world often divided along so many lines—gender, race, and belief among them—Moon’s vision is particularly hopeful. It speaks to a divine unity that transcends those divisions, framing our human journey as an ongoing relationship with nurturing, loving Heavenly Parents. It’s a vision that uplifts the human spirit, affirming the good that is possible when we acknowledge the wholeness of the divine, as both Father and Mother.
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