Chambumo Gyeong – Summary of Book 7

♦ Last Updated on July 29, 2024 ♦

Book 7: True Parents’ Course of Suffering and Victory

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This text is a summary of “Chambumo Gyeong – Book 7. True Parents’ Course of Suffering and Victory,” a Unificationist text written by Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Unification Church. The book focuses on the numerous imprisonments Moon endured throughout his life and how he viewed them as part of a necessary course of suffering and a path to victory.

Here’s a breakdown of the key themes:

Chapter 1: Suffering and Victory during the Japanese Occupation and in Communist North Korea

• Japanese Occupation: Moon describes his involvement in the Korean independence movement and his imprisonment in 1944 for underground activities. He emphasizes his unwavering loyalty and his commitment to forgiveness even in the face of torture.
• North Korea: The book details Moon’s arrival in North Korea in 1946 and his subsequent imprisonment by the communist regime for his religious activities. He endures sleep deprivation, beatings, and harsh labor conditions in the Hungnam prison camp.
• The Inside the Womb Church: Moon describes his encounters with the Inside the Womb Church, a spiritual Christian group, and how they played a role in his later connection to Hak Ja Han.
• Triumph over Suffering: Despite extreme hardships, Moon perseveres, sharing food with his fellow inmates, and even earning recognition as a model worker from the Communist Party. He gains followers who remain loyal even in the most dire situations.

Chapter 2: The Ehwa University and Yonsei University Incident and Suffering in Seodaemun Prison

• University Conflict: The book recounts the conflict that arose in 1955 when students and professors at Ehwa University and Yonsei University, both Christian institutions, were expelled or dismissed for joining the Unification Church.
• Seodaemun Prison: Moon describes his imprisonment in Seodaemun Prison in 1955 on charges of evading military service. He recounts the false accusations, the opposition from Christian leaders, and his eventual acquittal. He details how he earned the respect of fellow prisoners and even guards through his actions and teachings.

Chapter 3: Suffering in Danbury Prison and True Parents’ Victory

• Danbury Prison: The book covers Moon’s imprisonment in Danbury Prison in 1984 on charges of tax evasion. He describes the political nature of the charges, his public denouncement of religious persecution, and his ongoing work for the Unification Church even while incarcerated.
• The Fall of Communism: Moon discusses his prediction of the Soviet Union’s collapse and his influence on Professor Morton Kaplan to focus on this theme in a major conference.
• The Washington Times: He describes his involvement in founding The Washington Times as part of his efforts to counter communist influence and defend religious freedom in America.
• Christian Support: The book highlights the support Moon received from American Christian leaders, including a rally of 40 denominations, as well as his efforts to unite Christianity with the Unification Church.
• The Day of Opening the Gate to Heaven: Moon details his proclamation of this day in 1985, while in Danbury, as a turning point in the unification of heaven and earth, and the liberation of hell.
• Resurrection and Victory: Moon’s release from Danbury in 1985, and his subsequent triumphant return to leadership, are described as a victory over adversity.

Key Themes:

• The Course of Indemnity: The book emphasizes Moon’s belief in the necessity of suffering as a means of paying indemnity for the sins of humanity and restoring God’s dominion.
• Love for Enemies: Moon highlights the importance of loving enemies, even those who persecute him, as a means of overcoming evil and bringing about spiritual transformation.
• Providential Guidance: Moon stresses the presence of divine guidance throughout his life, even in prison, and the role of the spirit world in assisting his work.
• Unificationist Principles: The book continually reinforces core Unificationist teachings, including the Divine Principle, the concept of True Parents, and the mission to establish the “kingdom of heaven on earth.”

The text presents a powerful narrative of Moon’s unwavering dedication to God’s will and his perseverance through immense hardship. It portrays his imprisonments as not mere acts of persecution, but as vital stages in the providential process of humanity’s restoration.