Lineage of Legends
Sun Myung Moon

Whatever is good about each other say, and whatever is not, do not say

1977-09-17 · Source: tparents.org

You may have asked, how do I look? Well, here I am. Before I was light, but now I am dark with sun from fishing. The ocean is always moving. Do you like it? When a typhoon comes it is very difficult. The sea is always changing. Canada, like the USA, is on the ocean. All the family must think of the ocean. Then you may like it. Martin [Porter - the Canadian national leader] doesn’t. When a leader can’t take a liking to the ocean, he may create difficulties for himself. Why does Father go on the ocean? He’s pioneering the way on the ocean. Do you like pioneering? (Yes.) Easy to answer. Everybody likes pioneering.

Father heard, out of 23 million population in Canada, 15 million live in this area. Actually, Canadian members must explore the land first. Have you been bear hunting yet? Father likes to hunt bears. Father would like to invite you to go but he can’t find anyone who knows how to hunt.

Well, this was an unexpected trip. Whatever Father does, everyone watches with binoculars. They have heard too much about him, perhaps more than you, and are afraid so they watch everything. So he decided this morning to come and then no one knows. Did you know I was coming?

Do you have something strong like an atomic bomb? You don’t sound confident. Canadians are more feminine than Americans. Canadian women must marry American men, and Canadian men must marry German women, okay? Now it is best that we laugh and become friends in a short time.

Canadian people may try to divide Canada in two. Communists will come and try to bring division here, but the Unification Church must prevent this. How can we cope with the situation? The Chinese communists are growing strong here. This is the target of concern. Even world leaders are concerned and wonder how to cope with the situation. There’s no doubt about the decline in the West. Father doesn’t have an accurate report yet, but he knows there are people in important positions on many college campuses. Such is the communist advancement. Also there is a rise in yellow power.

The combination of the two is dangerous and the gravest problem. The Chinese communist fits that description. One third of Asia is Chinese. They know where they stand and are very strongly widening their influence. Since the communist nature is to dominate the world, the question is, will Russia or China take the lead? America is aware of the rising Chinese power, and just recently {US Secretary of State} Vance went there with some kind of proposal, but they just said flatly, “No.” Why? They know they can benefit from a friendship, but instead they are thinking of internal propaganda and so are saying that historically America is our enemy. Therefore we must band together strongly against them. Russia has been trying to reach this continent through Cuba and South America, including Mexico. She is pushing influence and degrading America as in the Panama Canal situations. Historically they have been on friendly footing with America, but now the situation is different, bringing much pressure to the USA.

The Chinese know here in Canada is the only place where Russia hasn’t any influence yet, so they have plans here. Recently, in the last couple of years, there have been many communist immigrants to Canada. You know, when a communist country allows emigration they must be very strong communists. Here, the French will be immediately ready to make friends with the Chinese communists, because by this they feel they will become stronger. The European communists then can link with the French, and in the end they will all go against the British trends and influence others to think this way. The Chinese communists already think that they are late and will invest a lot of money and effort to make an influence here.

Communism is an ideology, so the logical conclusion is that their objective is to bring the entire world under their ideology. When we say “my native country” it means the nation to us, but to the communist it means the world. Russia and China are working to influence the whole world. It is very obvious. America and Canada are working only for their own defense. Only thirty years ago, Russia was very tired and barely won against Germany in WWII. America at that time was much stronger, but now the situation is reversed. What will happen in the next five years? They will gain much, much more power. We will have to work on America to make a strong base to overcome communism. Father knew that the 1980’s would be the deadline and that America would be the only place. Eventually North and South America will unite and go against America. The American people and politicians haven’t any idea of these plans. They have no vision. They even go against Father, who is the one person who knows and can reveal the true situation. Even the Chinese communist newspapers are saying that Rev. Moon is the greatest enemy, and Pravda newspaper is also saying that the Unification Church is the greatest enemy. Ironically enough, the free world for whom he is working does not know.

Before Father came to the USA, he established a strong foundation in Korea for anti-communism. Twenty million people have been educated. Then he extended the pattern to America. Japan also is included in this. The top communist leadership is fully aware of Father’s intention. Now in the USA we must build a foundation to go against communism. In Chinese Canada, they will eventually try to assassinate him. The State Department is very aware of his movements. In the US, where communists are hard at work, the Russians and Father are closely watched. But the Korean Nationalist is much freer. Kim Il Sung’s communists therefore are much more dangerous. North Koreans say bad comments about President Park, but their hatred is much more severe against Father and his work in Korea. The Chinese communists and Russian communists both support Kim Il Sung against South Korea. That’s what is happening now. The South Korean government together with Rev. Moon are said to be “one” by the communists. Father has been fighting against their slander, but right now it is overwhelming. No one understands Father’s position. American people and the people on all sides are against him.

The mass media really tried hard to go against Father but he is not dead yet. He is still going strong. But to help Father most is to solidify and fight against communism. The media, knowingly or unknowingly, were influenced by communists regarding Father. Amidst this tremendous persecution and misunderstanding, the newspaper people know that Father can influence the American young people. But have you heard anywhere in the world an assessment of the world situation in this light?

Do you know in history there was not even one who can do the job of perfection? Do you understand the situation we are in? In America, fantastic things are taking place in every field. Now leaders are looking into Rev. Moon.…PhD’s, master’s degrees, all make him a target of their study for their papers. Especially the professors and the top of intelligent people know about Father, while the less-educated people may not. Some of the oriental people in America didn’t know his capacity. Father has finances and financial support. The Unification way is to support ourselves and then bring Father financial support. Father came to America with nothing, but through honest work he built financial support. Now you go out and work diligently, bringing financial support. If you fail, it is Martin Porter’s fault.

Wherever we go, the Unification Church members are closely knit brothers and sisters in Canada, and everywhere we are in a perilous situation. We must work together to support Father, as he is the only one who can do the job. Martin is soft hearted…so Father said anyone who comes would soon leave again. Are you strong enough to go through all the changes? If you are confident, punch the person next to you as strong as you can.

When Father came, he was expecting a much, much bigger place. Martin said, You didn’t see the basement. But Father said, “You should say, you haven’t seen the attic”, which can go on and on.

You must serve as a lighthouse. In a storm or dark night, the lighthouse should be brighter. As long as the lighthouse stands, the world will stand. If you do not withstand, Father will not pay much attention to Canada. Now Father is talking with full thrust that the youth will act strongly here and represent America.

Father has accomplished because God is right beside him. Many people, Koreans, Japanese, Orientals, told Father not to come to America, but Father couldn’t sit still because no one would do this. Do you want to go following Father, or go ahead of him? Father came to Canada because you did not accomplish. Perhaps church members thought Father would come and pour out his love. But now we are in wartime, and Father is throwing a bucket of cold water on you.

People are living so freely today. Why are we teaching as we do? Because this is a warning to the people.

Father is a controversial figure because he is very good. We have to prove that we are good by going into the arena and fighting. What would you rather do as a Unification Church member, go into the arena or just stand by? Now we are determined in the future to fight. Father came to America and won the battle single handed. In Canada, one man should be able to do this before breakfast!

Many think that Father is a strange man. Not from his looks, but when people never imagine something ever existed and then find it, it is strange. This is Father. You thought about Father but did not really know him. Even Mother does not know Father so well. She can never foretell what he will do. He will do things no one in history has done, so you have met an extreme type of man. Father has wide eyes and sees so much in one glance. He knows that anyone who follows him will never regret it. Will you follow Father? He may go to the Atlantic and return by the Pacific. Can you follow? Close your eyes and never let go! Sister, if you marry someone like Father, how can you marry without any thought? If a man is like Father, how can he be great, and why? There is much content. No one likes Martin, only his wife. That means he must be like Father. Have you ever seen a giant tuna? Father caught a 1000 lb. tuna this summer. This symbolizes the movement. Once on the line, no matter how it fights, it will be brought in, bit by bit. The line symbolizes the members. Father will reel in the tuna through us. The men must have strength and guts.

Men should be able to speak in public and be able to mobilize people to God. Young men must be trained like Father so as to be people that can attract all women, and broaden our minds to embrace everyone.

You may say you don’t like fundraising, but you must become a person that never worries and is ready to do all for God. What can I do for the world? Can you do this? Father wants to see what we do in the future. Father leaves tonight. It is good I came, anyway. Have you got anything to be proud of? Do you want to receive from me, or do you want to give? Can you give me something for the world? Can you give me $10,000? I can spend one million in one day. We say yes - but in a few years. Go ahead and prepare your pledge for Father. Prepare!

Do you like Bob or Martin more? You like Martin because he is here. No! Soon you will want someone else? If Father comes, maybe you prefer that. How old is Father? Does he look old? Father feels as old as Mother, and sometimes younger. Father is more active than young people. No one wrestled with Father and won. When Father is with a farmer, he is like a farmer. He can work in a factory.…he can work as a fisherman, too. He can be a good gangster, too! If he is with a beggar, he will be a good leader for them, too. If you can’t fundraise, how can you say yes? Father founded the idea and pioneered it. If someone took him to Africa, in a few days he could organize anything, even without any previous friendships there. History shows. Look at Father in Korea, USA, etc. What has he done? Many said he could not succeed, but what has he done? They were wrong. You need definite results that the world can see, then they will bow to it. White young people must really listen to what he says. They must listen more to him than to their parents or their president. Are you like this? That’s why people say we are brainwashed. This is not so; we are bone washed!

Father says one word, then so many young people from all over come. Father understands outside people’s jealousy. Now people say Unification Church is bad and many come. When they say Unification Church is good, what will happen? We would need a great wall around our property to keep people out! Hippies, etc., are of no use to God. God knows this so he makes our reputation bad, so only the best people come. This is our wall of protection. If one leaves Unification Church, he must ultimately come back. There is nowhere else to go. He will beg to re-enter. If this is not so, then even Father would not be here. Canada has our ancestors spiritually and physically. You are like the founders of the nation - in the name of God and His law.

Member: Should Canada be separate or the 51st state in America?

God would like unity, even world unity, wouldn’t he?

Member: How can we stop Canada from being divided?

How much power we can mobilize for God? Only very few people move the nation. Martin must speak to the TV and bring influence. If Father speaks for four hours, he feels he can sway the people for God. Communists work so hard, but when we start to work then victory is near. The world will change its course. First just a few people, then more. But if it is not so, then one person representing communism should meet, then we will win and all will see. This is what is happening in Japan. WBC seems to know so much about us, so we asked one how about a debate, but they are afraid. The churches say we are heretical, but no one will debate with us because they are afraid. Father by himself is doing what thousands of professors cannot do. Father thinks, preaches, and puts into action words of truth. Who can do this? The spirit world also listens to father and he is an expert of the spirit world. We must follow him to go to the spirit world. Father will not speak about the spirit world as there is so much to say. He has so many experiences. To save Canada, we need only a few people - if they are like Father.

The transition [between] winter and spring… If the seasons are severe, you notice. If the temperature is always the same degree, you do not know when spring starts. It is the same between night and day. It is difficult to understand. In the last few days you can see which season is coming. In other words, only if

you are deep you can see. Young Americans are just now beginning to receive Father. Many write to him asking him to fight for America and the world. When there is a sincere teacher who writes to Father asking him to tell the students his message, then you can see the direction we must go.

The video tape of the Washington Monument event was shown in L.A.. Some said we are good and others are against. Seeing the tape, people realized that they had a wrong opinion of us. [Up to] 100,000 may have seen the program. (We must get it on Canadian TV.) When the time matures, we will broaden out and when Father speaks many great leaders will come. Now people have said all they want to say. Now their opinion will change. We can see that he is saying something that is real.

A customs official asked what Father would do in the US. He told him. Then three years later they met again, and he asked, what next? Father had done all he said. Father knows the signs of the time. He has a better antenna. You understand. All we must do is carry out his instructions, okay? Study hard: DP [Divine Principle], VOC [Victory Over Communism], etc.

The cosmic spring is coming soon. Father is planning everything now, but you only know a little. Communists speculate on the future. Father is sure and confident about what they will become. Their vision is limited, as they see only on the human level. Father has greater background and vision. Unification Church can really handle and prove that the theory of communism is wrong. They cannot criticize our theory because they cannot understand the spirit world. After the communists were defeated in Japan, the leaders had a meeting. They knew they were defeated on the theory, and so united to reorganize their theory, calling in international leaders, too. They could not find their solution because they do not know the spirit world. When we are in deep prayer God comes to talk to us. How can they explain this in writing? The number of our members is not so many. The persecution persists but we still continue. The communists cannot understand this, but we just plod on. They don’t know how but Father knows what is to be. To know Father, you must work like him. Father shoots forward for the goal. He knows the results.

Three years ago, Father met many prominent men. Father saw then and already understood their future. He spoke about the world situation and asked them to cooperate. They told him that they had been working for this for years and knew best. Now they can see Father’s works, and don’t know what to say. All want to know what he will do next. Most of the PR team had much rejection, and very few wanted to receive Father. Now it is rather different. They sent their greetings to Father. Father knew he was right three years ago, but they would not listen. Now he has a better foundation. Do you know of Father’s fight against the New York Times? When Father meets the editor next time, he will be very clear in what he tells him. Father is a strange man. Neither old nor young members know what he will do next. Father may call us and direct us in many ways. The Asian leaders understand Father much better than the western ones. What he says, he does. Soon all governments must know. The FBI and CIA know us so well. They will investigate us as soon as they know Father is in Canada.

We must have a new start! How? Hard work! Now the US people work hard for the USA, but this isn’t hard work. If we can work for a higher purpose, not just for the nation, for the world, this is the hard work. We must develop our thought in this direction. Father gets up before sunrise and often does not sleep. We too should be like that. Time is so precious. We live for God and the world.

Canada is not so big. If Father has a tight grip he can work here as he did in the USA. Here we can develop faster than in the USA. Father wants the government to listen to us. He would have us get the government to let Father live here, even if the USA might kick him out. If the USA would listen to Father for seven years, there would be no communism in the USA. No one else can stop the declining western way of life. It is only a question of time for communism to take over the USA. Even though Father said this over and over again, people still don’t feel the sense of urgency. The blackout in New York made people think about what Father has been saying for years. We must work harder for God and the world. Father needs financial support in the USA. What will he do with it? Father will develop a volunteer army to fight communism. Father is developing a movement in captive national groups. The USA won WWII but what would have made us lose the war? Who went to the war? Idiots? Farmers? Intelligent people? Father supposes there were many from Idaho, North and South Dakota, etc. The intelligent students went to Canada to evade the draft. Carter pardoned them all legally. Is there anyone who is willing to give his life for Canada? No. Our members only. We must do this! It is my responsibility to teach the members this. Communists train people in difficult conditions, even Siberia. We must train members. Country people in the USA were the ones that fought so well. If the city people were mobilized and worked hard, then there would be greater results.

The US youth has been going a decaying, immoral way. This is going to change and reverse towards God. He is even reaching down. We must reach up. On the Unification Church can bring this about. Unite the races, etc. Where is the essence of religion?

Through the mass wedding we develop our original heart. These international marriages are so significant. Westerners prefer oriental women. They are more feminine and objective. The last marriages were so. Many people in the US are drawn to the west coast, which is close to the Orient. Would sisters like to marry a foreigner or Canadian? Ask what God would like. Would he like a black and white and Oriental, etc. all bound together in love? More unity in different races is better. If God sees color, then he

cannot be God. Love is the uniting force. This is God’s nature. Many in history have thought about this but could not do it, could they? Churches and governments? No. Not even the communists. Only Father can do that. Would the spirit world would like this, too? Of course. Even white spirit men would think this.

There are many more spirits than the 600,000,000 white people on earth. If Father had not married Mother, maybe he would have married a black person. This is difficult to say now, because he has already married our beautiful Mother. Father would like us to feel in this way; working with Father are people from all races. There was one case, the parents of one white brother who married an oriental protested in a letter. After some months, the oriental woman spent a week with the parents and melted them. The parents forgot about the letter and told the neighbors how wonderful she was. When the Blessing comes, do you want to choose or let Father? (Father.) Has anyone asked their parents to choose their wife or husband? They only ask Father. This is why people call us brainwashed. Father is different. He understands the future so well. For the 74 couples, Father didn’t have to work too hard, but people were surprised about his choice. Just a few asked Father for a change before marriage, but he explained their personalities to one another and they saw Father’s choice was best. Stubborn people who insist on someone else usually are wrong, and their fallen nature is increased, and one mate will die young. He told them so. Some said they would risk it, and then they saw their wife or husband die very early. Did Father choose Mother wisely? It is not only her beauty but her mind and heart.

A man who was crippled, missing a leg and an arm and with a distorted face, married an attractive woman. Think about if you had been in this situation. Father asked the bride if she had a dream of a beautiful child. Father bought him artificial limbs and glasses, and they had a wonderful child. That child was beautiful, and the woman and child met Father at the station one day, and confirmed that what Father had said came true. You must see all the elements in the nation. All that will happen in the future. One of the problems of the world are single men and women. Father thinks international marriages are most important. If you are a son of the great God, He can do even more. No matter how difficult a woman may be, a man must love her. Otherwise he is not capable of being a son of God.

Martin tried so much in the first marriage. When a person does not want, not even God can do anything. She committed sin and did not correct herself. Adam failed, but even though he failed God could choose another. Father must live long so he can resolve all problems between husband and wife.

Today we talked about Canada, Blessing, spirit world, but you are most attentive about Blessing! Father noticed many Korean residents here. Do you like them? How can you say yes? Father can tell this much. They are older blessed couples. Their personal inclination is to tell when they think something is wrong. In the western world, Father hardly ever said a correction. He simply made an example. But the Korean members are not quite up to that yet. But your feeling and their feeling is understandable on both sides.

We must treat earlier couples as elder couples. Then you will find there is much to learn. They have been trying from the earliest time to bring the heavenly tradition to the western world, learning English, etc. They have a deep feeling to offer [their] help and it is a difficult task when they find no cooperation.

Mr. Lee is not the director of the Korean association. You will talk about this to him. He is a rare member as he worked so hard for VOC in Korea and has long experience. Mr. Lee will be head of the Freedom Leadership Foundation in Canada. Tradition is the instant problem now. Mr. Lee is in a position of offer much this way. The fact that he was reared in Korea makes him a rare benefit to the church in Canada. But he must listen to the leader of Canada for this reason. Although Father tried to have FLF [Freedom Leadership Foundation] and Unification Church separate, it is impossible. They must be one. You must learn to harmonize. He is senior in the Blessing order, so you can learn from him. Unification Church tree is one with many branches and one root. They want to talk in a tactful way, but it is very hard to find the right words in English. They say it is very hard to communicate.

Once we accept difficulties and overcome them, there is much blessing. Here is a practical solution. Whatever is good about each other, you will say. And whatever is not, you will not say. But this is very difficult, like cutting off the top of a mountain and burying it in the valley. That is the place where Unification Church leaders can excel more than any other. In America it is the same thing. But everyone is trying bit by bit to make the situation level. Japanese and Americans are extreme personalities. They even used to be enemies. Mr. Lee is true to his principle. Once he opens his mind, he never holds a grudge. The way you are built, Martin, you have the ability to bring the races together here. That’s why I asked you to come. If New York asks how is your relationship with the Koreans? You must be proud of the relationship. If you don’t realize that, how can heaven be in your mind? Father would like the children to go to Korea to attend high school because Korean is the universal cultural language. Koreans try to learn English and you try to learn Korean. Maybe it’s practical to have a Korean class. Wouldn’t you like to learn Korean?

Canada in Korean means to dig out. So Korean members are hard to crack, but when you can, there is much inside. If you can do this, in a short time there will be enormous improvement.

(Father then talked to the Koreans at length and Col. Han said he talked to them just as he used to talk 20 years ago. He said they listen with much faith and heart.)