Report on Brazil

I joined our movement because I believed the Messiah was on the earth. I came to that conclusion through my study of the Divine Principle. I also came to understand that True Parents are here to restore the position of Adam and Eve and begin God’s True Lineage on earth. Because of this, I received the Holy Blessing from True Parents and, with my wonderful wife, started a blessed family. Our children were born as Blessed Children into the lineage of our True Parents. There are only one True Parents and, through the blessing, we can truly establish one family under God. God’s family is not established through service projects or partnering with other organizations that promote good will and peace on earth. God’s family is only created through True Parents by blessing families and connecting them with God’s lineage.

I think I am like most Americans: I detest bullies or anyone who uses their power or authority to dominate others. It goes against everything our country stands for, and, as Americans, we have always stood up against tyranny when it rears its ugly head. We don’t want our children subjected to tyranny and therefore, we stand against it. We stood against tyranny in our war of independence from Great Britain, we stood against it in the Civil War and ended the practice of slavery, we stood against it when Germany attempted to take over the world on two occasions, and we stood against it when communism attempted to dominate the world. As Americans, we want our children to live freely; we know that if we don’t stand against the bullies, the tyrants and the intimidators of this world we will put our children’s freedom in jeopardy.

Hyun Jin Nim claims to have the True Parent’s authority to do whatever he wants, including forcing himself into church services even when his Father specifically asked him to step down from public ministry and work by his side for one year (to this date he has never followed that instruction). When Hyun Jin Nim drags church leaders who were appointed by True Parents out of the church, he drags us all down. It is a shame for our children to have to witness this kind of tyrannical behavior. When Hyun Jin Nim humiliates national leaders and continental leaders by kicking them in the chest repeatedly with the sole of his shoe, he is saying to all of us, “I can kick you and put you in your place if you don’t follow me.” I, for one, will never follow that kind of example and my sons and their families will turn their backs on that kind of leadership, as well. My wife and I have never treated our children that way and would never allow anyone to treat our children or our grandchildren in that way either. We categorically reject any leader that promotes violence and intimidation of others. We are, however, praying for Hyun Jin Nim that he may quickly reunite with his parents.

Watch the video that documents the use of force, violence and intimidation against our members in Brazil and then put yourself in the place of the brothers and sisters. Imagine that it was you National Office  481 Eighth Avenue  New York NY 10001 Telephone: 212-560-3466• Fax 212-997-0051• Jgavin@upf.org

being forced from the pulpit. Imagine it was your parents or one of your sons or daughters that was being repeatedly kicked and slapped. Can you see yourself, or members of your family, subjected to this treatment? Ask yourself if you can condone this or if you would be stating, in unequivocal terms, “I can never let this happen again in our church.” No matter how you cut it, there is no excuse for what we see in the video recording of Hyun Jin Nim’s actions in Brazil.

Hyun Jin Nim’s way is not True Parent’s way, and we will not follow him. We will let the world know that he does not represent the tradition of our church and does not represent the tradition of our True Parents. We have worked too long and too hard to have a pretender come in and steal the foundation of our True Parents and the foundation of our worldwide membership. The following is a quote from

Beniono Molinor, a Paraguayan Leader: “I met Hyun Jin Nim 3 days ago in Paraguay and I cannot be on his side. Hyun Jin’s message was very strong and he confused us all. He put tremendous pressure on everyone to follow him. He said we have to unite with him or we are going to hell. (I recorded this) He gives members motivation by telling them they can have jobs and money because he controls businesses. He is offering members $500 a week to follow him. It was very important that In Jin Nim came at this time. In Jin Nim gave us no pressure and gave us a lot of spiritual help. The way she speaks brings us great hope, God’s love and True Parent’s direction. We were confused before and now we are very clear. It is much easier to follow love and hope than the threat of going to hell.”

Yin Gonsalves Horogune, a member of the church in Brazil, said: “Last Sunday, when Hyun Jin Nim came to our church my 15 year old son had his spirit broken apart. I taught him to believe in True Parents and True Family from the time he was 5 years old. He never had a chance to know any background on the lives of True Children until In Jin Nim came to our church. She spoke about True Parents and her brothers and sisters with so much love and it helped him to understand that True Children are growing closer to God and True Parents everyday as they go through their journey in this life. True Children are showing us the way to attend and serve True Parents and all the people of this world. Thank you In Jin Nim for bringing us closer to our True Parents.”

In Jin Nim is a very proactive person and when she was asked by True Parents to go to Brazil, she put together her team and launched what one of our members called the “Incheon Landing” in Brazil. Her younger brother attempted to take over the Church in Brazil through force and intimidation and she counteracted with love, programs and ideas that inspire our youth and build our church on eternal spiritual principles.

Takash, a UTS missionary from Jadin Pasto, had this to say: “The Brazilian Church needs a mother’s heart to heal. When Hyun Jin Nim visited last Sunday it was a heartbreaking situation. There was no hope and no confidence in our leadership. When In Jin Nim came it was like the Incheon Landing. She brought us True Parents’ love and direction. She won our hearts. Thank you In Jin Nim for bringing Heavenly Father’s love to Brazil.” In Jin Nim spoke at the morning service about the names True Parents had given her brothers and sisters and the meaning attached to each name. True Parents encouraged their children to live up to the meaning of the name they were given. It was a profound message and members felt closer to the heart and to the mission of all the True Children. Her testimony regarding True National Office  481 Eighth Avenue  New York NY 10001 Telephone: 212-560-3466 • Fax 212-997-0051• Jgavin@upf.org

Father at the Legacy of Peace program brought everyone into a greater awareness of how precious our True Parents are to all of us.

Gilceia Garcia, the sister that translated for In Jin Nim, said: “I am grateful that we saw and heard In Jin Nim in our church today. It was sad that she had to come, but it was necessary that she be with us now. This was a happy celebration and the gratitude I feel cannot be properly expressed. At Hoon Dok, the members were really able to understand much more about True Parents and True Children. I hope everyone can study In Jin Nim’s message to understand the journey and the heart of True Children. At the main ceremony today we received so much love from In Jin Nim. Her heart is very beautiful. I could feel her concern and how serious she was to give to everyone. She saved us from the hell we were placed in last Sunday and created unity and a heavenly spirit this Sunday.”

The first thing In Jin Nim did was to give True Father’s Portuguese autobiography to 12 representatives. The Legacy of Peace program followed the presentation of books. The program honored nine individuals who served humanity, including many individuals from Brazil. In Jin Nim introduced True Father, and his speech was read by the national leader of Brazil, Simao Ferabolli who delivered the message with passion and conviction. She didn’t come to talk about herself or ask people to follow her. She came to proclaim True Parents and help everyone understand how we can grow to become like them in our lives and in our families. She came to empower the members and connect them to our True Parents.

Luciana, a member of the church in Sao Paulo, said: “This has been the most wonderful day. It was the first time I met In Jin Nim and I just love the way that she speaks and interacts with everyone. Many people are very happy. It’s like a great cloud has been lifted from over our heads. I felt that God and True Parents care about Brazil.”

Following the program, the national President of Brazil, Simao Ferabolli, and the Continental Leader of South America, Rev. Shin, showed a video of True Father writing a calligraphy. True Father clarified the role of the World Mission department as the only source for True Father’s directions to the world and established Hyung Jin Nim, his youngest son, as the inheritor of the spiritual leadership of our worldwide movement.

Sang Il Moon, a church leader in Paraguay, said: “The message that we received helps us all in our life of faith. I thank God and True Parents for sending In Jin Nim to South America. Before In Jin Nim spoke to us there was great confusion. With True Father’s declaration and In Jin Nim’s presence in Brazil I have hope for South America.”

Rev. Joshua Cotter, the Executive Vice President of our church in America, presented a video of Lovin’ Life Ministries’ first year of activities, a video of the Manhattan Center’s entertainment and arts capabilities, a video on a performing arts program first instituted by In Jin Nim in Japan 10 years ago, and a slide show presentation on In Jin Nim’s work with American politicians to put an end to the kidnapping and physical abuse of our members in Japan.

Raul Rey, Vice President of Uruguay and UPF Secretary General, said: “I liked this program very much. The work that is being done by In Jin Nim is very important for all of South America. Through her visit, North America and South America are coming closer to our True National Office  481 Eighth Avenue  New York NY 10001 Telephone: 212-560-3466 • Fax 212-997-0051• Jgavin@upf.org

Parents. I enjoyed the video of all the activities of Lovin’ Life Ministries and the slide show presentation of In Jin Nim’s work of upholding our Japanese members’ human rights was great.”

George Tusaka, FFWPU President of Uruguay, said: “In Jin Nim is working very well to lead us to True Parents. This is a time of crisis and her leadership is exactly what we need in South America. I want to thank In Jin Nim for helping to end the suffering of our Japanese members. Her dedication to upholding the rights of our members in Japan through her special presentations in Washington DC is very encouraging. Her interest in this issue makes me very happy.”

The most memorable moment of the day was when In Jin Nim stepped off the stage and greeted everyone in the room personally. There were over 1,000 people present and every man and woman, every parent and child met, shook hands and took pictures with In Jin Nim.

Carlos Varga from Argentina said: “This meeting was absolutely fantastic. I have peace in my heart and a renewed connection with True Parents through this wonderful program. There are so many rumors out there and this meeting brought clarity and unity to all of us. It was important for In Jin Nim to give us a vertical line to True Parents. I feel bad that Father had to give us the declaration; however, we really needed it. Now our responsibility is to believe in what True Parents are telling us. In Jin Nim is totally sincere with an open heart to brothers and sisters. I talked to many people and everyone was deeply moved when In Jin Nim came down to meet us and shake our hands. She is very humble and loving. There is distance between our leaders and our members and through her attitude she has brought us all together. She is really an elder sister and she has respect and love for Hyun Jin Nim. I was in CARP with him and he must unite with True Father. I pray he can resolve his anger and resentment. In Jin Nim is like a mother and is very friendly. I love her spirit. She has brought us closer to God and True Parents.”

The following day, we met early in the morning at Hoon Dok and again at a leaders meeting during which national leaders spoke about Hyun Jin Nim’s activities in their countries. Rev. Shin reiterated the need to educate everyone regarding True Father’s direction to the world. He said, “We must show the video of True Father writing the proclamation and read True Father’s direction to all the members of our church.” In Jin Nim asked Rev. Joshua Cotter to explain the takeover of the UCI board of directors by Hyun Jin Nim and the attempted takeover of the USA HSA-UWC board by Hyun Jin Nim. In Jin Nim took time to tell the members that what Hyun Jin Nim did in America, he is now doing in South America. She said, “We are not attacking Hyun Jin Nim. We are just presenting the facts on his activities and members can judge for themselves.” She encouraged everyone to pray for Hyun Jin Nim and love him.

Miguel, Secretary General of UPF Argentina, said: “Coming into this meeting I had many doubts because of the recent activities of Hyun Jin Nim. The issue of hierarchy was clarified by True Father’s proclamation and my mind is clearer. With In Jin Nim I can see that we have now entered the age of women. She has a beautiful way about her. It was right for me to come to this convocation. Last Sunday was terrible. I really didn’t know what to think. True Parents sending one of the True Children was very important. To send In Jin Nim was perfect. What she did could not have been done by anyone else. Hoon Dok was very beautiful. Her explanation of the True Children’s names helped me to understand True Family more than ever before. I agree with In Jin Nim. We must pray and love Hyun Jin Nim.”

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That evening, we were invited to a church on the outskirts of Sao Paulo. It was started 30 years ago by Pastor Elias and as he was passing away he asked his son to take over his mission. When we arrived there was a huge crowd of people gathered. Fire crackers were lit off as In Jin Nim entered the building and we were all served delicious pizza prepared in their own bakery and super market. There were hundreds of people gathered in the main room and in two other rooms with video screens. Pastor Elias had a great band of musicians that led the congregation in songs before In Jin Nim spoke. The Lovin’ Life band got on the stage and brought down the house! Everyone loved their music and songs.

Rev. Joshua Cotter showed videos on Lovin’ Life Ministry, the Manhattan Center, and In Jin Nim’s work in performing arts with Japanese members. He then gave a warm introduction to In Jin Nim and she took the stage saying, “Good evening brothers and sisters.” Her message encouraged the parents to provide opportunities for their children to become the best in academics, arts, music, sports and all areas of life. She challenged the young people to become great people and encouraged them to have a heavenly competition with the USA in our ministries. She then stepped off the stage and met everyone, took pictures, signed books and shook hands. There was much love and a feeling of unity between True Parents and those brothers and sisters that uplifted us all.

Jore Lewis a member of the Santo Amaro Church said: “This has been very excellent and a great experience for me. I first came to know of True Parents when I was 14 years old and I am 40 years old today. I worked with Pastor Elias before he passed into the spirit world and had a wonderful time with him. Today all of Pastor Elias’s dreams came true and my dreams came true when In Jin Nim came and shared the heart of True Parents with us today. Pastor Elias named my daughter and gave her the name In Jin. In Jin Nim gave a great message to all our young people and told us that True Parents want them and all of us to be great people. This evening True Parents blessed us with their love through In Jin Nim.”

Pastor Inowan of Santo Amaro Church stated: (Son of Pastor Elias, 20 years old): “Tonight we are realizing the dreams my father has had for the past 30 years. He built this church for God and True Parents and tonight we were showered with love through True Parents’ daughter In Jin Nim. My dad is dancing in heaven and I’m sure his heart is bursting with hope and happiness. This is a new beginning for all of us. Our young people are motivated by the message and spirit of True Parents tonight. In Jin Nim gave us great encouragement and we were all moved by the love that she expressed to everyone as she shook our hands, signed True Parents’ book, and took pictures with us all. My emotion is very great. Please tell her and tell our True Parents that they can count on this church. I dream about music and I want to focus on music to reach the people. We will work hard, practice and train and make our True Parents proud.”

The next day, In Jin Nim took many of the members out to a great lunch at a Korean restaurant where we all enjoyed good food and fellowship. She then went back to the headquarters building and gave gifts to all of the staff. There was a bond of heart established with the members of Brazil that was beautiful to behold.

Ezzat Feraboli, wife of the FFWPU President of Brazil said: “Last Sunday was a living hell for me. The atmosphere was so negative I could not even enter the room. It was so dark and gloomy National Office  481 Eighth Avenue  New York NY 10001 Telephone: 212-560-3466 • Fax 212-997-0051• Jgavin@upf.org

last Sunday with Hyun Jin Nim. We paid big indemnity. This Sunday was the best thing that could have happened to our church. The simple act of meeting everyone, shaking hands and taking pictures, meant so much to everyone. In Jin Nim loved us and brought everyone closer to True Parents. Thank God! Thanks to our beloved True Parents that asked In Jin Nim to come to Brazil. Now we have so clear direction and also we could understand more deeply the situation of True Family.”

In Jin Nim has demonstrated how to support True Parents in the way she reached out to members in Brazil. People were clearly distressed by Hyun Jin Nim’s visit to Brazil and were uplifted and inspired by In Jin Nim’s presence. If anyone is confused because of past loyalty to Hyun Jin Nim, have them watch the video of his aggressive actions in Brazil and let them decide if this is the tradition they want for their children and future generations. True Parents have requested on several occasions for members to walk away from Hyun Jin Nim and unite with True Parents to hasten the day he reunites with his Father and Mother.

True Parents are proclaiming their vertical line of authority in clear terms. Hyung Jin Nim is the inheritor of the spiritual leadership of our movement and anyone who disputes this, according to True Father’s proclamation, is a heretic and a destroyer. This is the time for all of us to stand together with our True Parents and unite under Hyung Jin Nim’s leadership. Let us inherit the True Love of God and the tradition of our True Parents.

Regional Secretary General and President Universal Peace Federation USA

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