Chambumo Gyeong – Summary of Book 6

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Book 6: The World Tours and the Global Mission

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This text summarizes “Chambumo Gyeong – Book 6. The World Tours and the Global Mission,” a Unificationist text written by Sun Myung Moon. The book focuses on the period after Moon’s marriage to Hak Ja Han in 1960, detailing their worldwide missions and the expansion of the Unification Church.

Here’s a breakdown of the key themes:

Chapter 1: True Parents’ World Tours

• Purpose: Moon and Han embarked on three major world tours (1965, 1969, 1972) to lay the foundation for global restoration and establish a network of missionaries and churches.
• Significance: The tours were seen as symbolic journeys for “restoring Canaan” and connecting nations through holy ground establishment and the spread of the Divine Principle.
• Highlights: Moon’s encounters with leaders, including President Dwight D. Eisenhower and a special visit to Jerusalem to console Jesus.

Chapter 2: True Parents’ Settlement in the United States and Their Public Speeches

• American Mission: The book describes Moon’s arrival in the US in 1971, his intention to make America the center of the global mission, and the challenges he faced from the US government and opposing groups.
• One World Crusade: The establishment and activities of the One World Crusade, a global witnessing task force, are explained.
• Public Speeches: Moon’s public speeches across the US, culminating in major rallies at Madison Square Garden, Yankee Stadium, and the Washington Monument, are highlighted as pivotal moments in the church’s expansion.
• Watergate Statement: The book explores Moon’s involvement in the Watergate scandal, including his “Forgive, Love and Unite” statement and meeting with President Richard Nixon.

Chapter 3: The Special Tour of Japan and Sending Out Missionaries

• Japan’s Role: Moon’s vision for Japan’s role as the “Eve nation” and “mother nation” is discussed, highlighting the importance of Japan in nurturing a global community.
• Missionary Work: The book outlines the expansion of missionary work, starting with Moon’s early visits to Japan and culminating in the sending of thousands of missionaries, particularly women, to 127 nations by 1999.
• Challenges: The book acknowledges the persecution faced by missionaries, including bombings, imprisonment, and even martyrdom.

Key Themes:

• Providential Mission: The book emphasizes Moon’s belief in a divine plan for humanity’s restoration and the Unification Church’s role in fulfilling it.
• Global Unity: Moon’s vision for a unified world under God’s dominion is central to the book, with a focus on the importance of overcoming division between nations and religions.
• Leadership: The book highlights Moon’s leadership and the dedication of church members in carrying out his vision for global expansion.

The book provides a detailed account of the Unification Church’s early history and its efforts to establish a worldwide presence. It emphasizes the significance of Moon’s teachings and his work in guiding the church towards achieving its ultimate goal of a united world under God’s dominion.