Our purpose… is to become individuals of True Love, with mind and body united; on this foundation we can build marriages and families of true love, as the foundation for the society and the nation; and in turn we should care for the planet and all the forms of life that make up our environment.
Hak Ja Han Moon
Our Purpose and Responsibility
Topic: Justice, Vision, & Leadership
“Our purpose and responsibility as the sons and daughters of God, our Heavenly Parent, is to become individuals of True Love, with mind and body united; on this foundation we can build marriages and families of true love, as the foundation for the society and the nation; and in turn we should care for the planet and all the forms of life that make up our environment. If we fulfill this responsibility, we can establish a world of peace.”
Hak Ja Han Moon, born on February 10, 1943, in Anju, South Pyeongan Province, now part of North Korea, fostered a deep connection with God from an early age, which significantly influenced her life's direction. At the age of six, she and her family undertook the daunting task of escaping to South Korea to avoid the challenging conditions in North Korea. This testing journey, early in life, instilled a resilience within her, underpinning her dedication to peace and unity.
In 1960, she wed the late Rev. Sun Myung Moon. Their union was more than a marriage; it was a partnership of shared goals, dedicated to creating bridges across divides. Together, they laid the groundwork, notably through the Unification movement, addressing reconciliation and unity across sectors such as education, politics, arts, and human rights. However, following the transition of her husband to the spiritual world in 2012, Dr. Moon faced the challenge of not only preserving but also expanding upon their shared legacy. With determination and vision, she took up the mantle, advancing global initiatives with renewed emphasis on education, environmental conservation, and humanitarian outreach.
Beyond her role as a wife, mother, and grandmother, Dr. Moon's leadership has been marked by her ability to continue building on the foundation she co-laid with her husband. The Marriage Blessing initiative, which they began with three couples in 1960, has grown exponentially under her stewardship, influencing millions worldwide. Her founding of the Sun Hak Peace Prize and the "Peace Starts With Me" global tour are testament to her independent initiatives post-2012, which have garnered international respect. Amid challenges and headwinds, Dr. Moon has emerged as a significant spiritual leader, both continuing the work she began with her husband and charting a distinct path forward.
International Leadership Conference
Moon, Dr. Hak Ja Han. Founder, UPF. "Parliamentarians are responsible build a world of universal and lasting peace," November 30, 2016, [Hak Ja Han Moon].
Hak Ja Han Moon
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Launch of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace
Introductory remarks by Sun Jin Moon:
My parents always worked to overcome division, hostility, discord, and suffering and spent their entire lives calling for world peace, true love and living for the sake of others. They were guided by a vision of “One Family Under God.” It is with this in mind that my mother has worked urgently, building on the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) foundation, to establish the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP). It is her fervent hope that through the IAPP, parliamentarians will work together collaboratively–even going beyond divisions of political party and political ideology–practicing good governance. In that way, we can bring about lasting change in our world.
In order to succeed we need the wisdom, commitment and strength of all of you. Only in this way can we hope to bring about global change that yields prosperity, peace and harmony for everyone. Each one of you statesmen and stateswomen, leaders, educators and faith based leaders from throughout the world– working together based on mutual respect, practicing true love toward humanity and all creation, offers hope to our troubled world.
My parents have a very deep love and appreciation for America. Both my mother and my father worked tirelessly over many decades in this nation. The UPF and The Washington Times, founded in this nation, are the fruits of their labors. They believed that when people are brought together and guided by their vision, the road to peace can be paved and we can transform this world. But as we know, nothing can be accomplished without our taking responsibility, taking action, guided by core principles.
My Father coined the phrase “Headwing” philosophy during the “cold war” era. He wanted to overcome the opposition and the polemics between the right wing and left wing. He wanted to lead us beyond these two warring sides, offering Headwing thought to create an environment of peace, cooperation, and mutual prosperity. At a time when we experience once again in many places the intense rhetoric of both right wing and left wing worldviews, I believe it shows that we are out of balance. It is therefore very important, during such divided times to consider embracing Headwing consciousness.
Headwing thought is not simply a political philosophy. My parents always taught that we need to be grounded in universal spiritual and moral principles. Thus my parents also encouraged us to embrace “Godism” that is to always seek to see the world and all things from a God-centered point of view, the most universal or cosmic point of view. Such a worldview can bring together all divisions, just as parents seek to bring their children into harmony. I believe this is the basis of the successful work of UPF and the many organizations that my parents founded.
I believe their teachings can bring about a unification of the political philosophies, and even the ideals of all the world’s religions. The essential point is that we must overcome self-centeredness and learn to live for the sake of others. If we apply this principle we can initiate a great awakening and bring all people together as one family under God.
–Sun Jin Moon [Introducing Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon (International Leadership Conference 2016 – USA, November 30, 2016)]