Introduction to Godism_Book One_Part One
Book One –
Part One
An
Introduction To Godism.
Published by: The
True Love Foundation for Peace & Development in Africa
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1. What is Godism?
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It is a New World view of life practiced by Unificationist. Unificationism is composed of
“Godism” and “Head-Wing Thought” as opposed to the
historical left-wing or right-wing thoughts of today.
·
Godism itself is the core of
Unificationism. It represents the spiritual (mind) aspect as expressed
in religious thoughts; compared to Head-Wing
Thought which represents the
material (body) aspect as expressed
in philosophical, scientific and social-economic thoughts (see
fig 1).
Figure 1: The trinity of thoughts
under Unificationism
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Godism contains hidden mysteries
of God’s heart prior to creation, which must be revealed for mankind to
enter “the Completed Testament Age”[1]. This will
be the age in which mankind will establish an Ideal World full of peace &
harmony equivalent to the biblical Kingdom of Heaven on Earth.
·
Godism appears as a new light of
truth to show us the way out of this final Dark Age of human history. As we
study Godism we come to see the root cause of the darkness of the 20th
century and how the brightness of the coming 21st century can come
to pass.
·
Everyone realizes that mankind must establish a new world order coined
by the United Nations as “a Culture of Peace”.
What we have not all agreed upon is how to make the transition[2] into that
new period of human history.
·
Godism purposes the need for the rise of a New Global Nation-State dedicated to World Peace[3]
on Earth. This new seed nation will rise from a collection of families
empowered with Godism as the root of their sovereignty.
·
How? ….”The True Love Way”. Book One Part two talks about this from a
Christian perspective.
2. Godism as a new view of God
for those ready to enter the New Completed Testament Age.
Ø
Godism presents a
new view of God as our Invisible
True Parents [4].
A view, which with absolute faith we can expand our minds and hearts to the
final level of spiritual maturity[5] as True
Children of God like Lord Jesus Christ[6].
Ø
It seeks to prepare us for our final re-birth into the Completed Testament Age (or what
some call the Aquarium Age (the water bearer… end of time).
Ø
This will be the
Age of our final and complete rebirth[7]
back into the original Garden of Eden on Earth as God’s children[8],
[9]. It will be an
Age of Absolute Peace & Joy. In this new age we will each be able to
communicate directly with our invisible True Parents again, heart to heart as
Adam & Eve did in Gen 3:8 before the result of the fall cut their inner
life line with God[10].
3.
Why is a New View of God needed to prepare us for a New Age?
Ø It is needed to complete the process of mankind’s spiritual
growth to completion and oneness with God’s original image as in Mt. 5:48.
Ø As one studies
human history through the eyes of Godism, the theory of evolution becomes
clearly the result of a partial
(incorrect) view of reality, yet our schools teach it as reality. A similar
situation exists for the concept of Space & Time in physics. As motion
approaches the speed of light, which is the absolute standard speed
(unchanging) or true speed of matter as energy in this physical world,
SPACE and TIME changes. This is why we talk about relative reality in
this Physical World, and absolute reality in the Spiritual World only.
Ø Likewise TRUTH,
which is the subject of Religion & Philosophy, must vary as the maturity of
the observer’s mind develops. Only a Perfect Person can embrace ABSOLUTE
TRUTH (1 Cor. 2:6,7), or only ABSOLUTE TRUTH can bring us into the realm of
Perfection (or Completion).
Ø To correct the
above and other partial or relative views of reality (or levels of ignorance),
which many of us have been educated to believe as our level of TRUTH &
FAITH, we need to change our view point of reality (see fig.2) . This is only
possible with a “HIGHER TRUTH”. Of course there is only one standard for
ABSOLUTE TRUTH the “Words of GOD”!
Figure 2: The above diagram illustrates how differing
viewpoints (A's viewpoint. vs. B's viewpoint) of the same reality can give
different realities as a result. Each reality is correct but only to the
observer’s mind. Mental viewpoints can be linked to levels of Truth or levels
of Heart. People see and understand only what they know!
Ø As we expand our
understanding of Truth (or our Wisdom) we come into greater life, love, peace
and joy; we overcome childish fears and confusions. This is the power of New
Truth. Godism is a new view of cosmic reality destined to awaken those with
absolute faith, love and obedience into the Completed Testament Age.
Ø The historical
fall of mankind into the darkness of ignorance (Hell on earth-this nightmare of
reality) destroyed our original “God given” view of life. Religion has been a
historical process of correcting our partial view; while guiding us along a
spiral path back to the Light of Day (the Garden of Eden-the Ideal World) (see
fig. 3),.
Figure 3: The above diagram is a historical overview of
the effect of Religion and Philosophy in raising our human spirit to the realm
just before the fall of Adam and Eve. At that time Adam & Eve had the
original view of God as their invisible True Parents. They had the direct blood
lineage of God also. By the Fall of Adam & Eve we lost everything
Ø Each step back
to the Light of Day (Gen. 1:5) has been through the progressive revelation of new Truth (the so call Hidden Mystery of
God or seven seal scroll[11]).
Just as sudden exposure to direct sunlight would leave us blind, a gradual
progressive exposure to the same direct sunlight would allow us to look
directly at the Sun.... assuming our “true eyes” where made from the same
material as the Sun (pure LIGHT) !
Ø Each progressive
level of truth, if accepted by faith would allow
the believer to “overcome”[12]
or escape a given level of ignorance, darkness and captivity; however if a
believer became contented with a given level of Truth or freedom then their True Liberation (Redemption) Day would
never come... resulting in their second death at the END OF TIME...as in Rev.
21: 7,8 !
Ø Godism is the
final level of TRUTH (Completion Level) needed for our final return to the PURE
LIGHT OF TRUTH. Let us prepare for our True
Liberation (Redemption) Day as
we march into the 21st Century or our Final
Judgment Day if we fail to believe!
3. What is the
source of Godism?
·
Godism has appeared through the initiative of Christ as the Head of the
Church. It has appeared as the final
love letter to mankind from God through Lord Jesus Christ, prior to the
direct appearance on earth of God the
Father himself (our invisible True Parents, the God of Heaven and Earth)[13].
·
Lord Jesus Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit, delivered this
letter directly to the hearts of Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Sun Myung Moon as a series
of revelations over their long fruitful life of loving God (the Father) & Lord Jesus Christ (the Son). Rev
& Mrs. Moon are modern day prophets of a new age (the Completed
Testament Age) with a very special mission for world peace and harmony.
·
In 2012 Rev. Moon ascended into the Spiritual World. Through his 67
year global ministry He was able to establish a seed tribe of members, who are
working globally with his wife and children to substantiate a New Global Nation-State dedicated to Goodness
and World Peace on Earth. This we believe is the final will of God and the
ultimate mission of all religions.
4.
What are the essential rays of Truth that shine from Godism?
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There are seven
essential points revealed in the Divine Principle, which is the core of
Godism. These seven basic lessons are like seven
seals on a scroll of hidden mystery or seven
sounds of a trumpet from Heaven.(Rev.
5:1;10:7-11)
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The first lesson
(The Principles of Creation) deals with the Ideal of God, the True Nature of God, Mankind, and the Cosmos. It
explains how mankind was to inherit God’s Divine Nature through the True Love
of Adam & Eve as the First Historical True Parents. It also talks about our
eternal life and the Spiritual World.
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The second
lesson (The Fall of Man) deals with the origin
& cause of mankind’s present state of conflict, ignorance, suffering
and global confusion. It reveals the original mistake (fall) of Adam & Eve
as the breaking of the Law of Love. It explains how this root of all historical
sins, resulted into our present society. Other topics include: why God permits
suffering to exist, what is sin, what is the true meaning of freedom and why is
a “Messiah” necessary for our salvation from SIN?
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The third lesson (Eschatology-the Principles of the
Last Days) deals with the process and final fruit of our liberation or
resurrection from the historical fall into ignorance. It explores the meaning
of the biblical “Last Days” and how
we are now passing through a crucial point in history. It explains how an
internal transformation is taking place in the individual and all mankind as a
whole. It is a transformation into a new age of rebirth for the entire
creation, our true liberation (Redemption-Rom.8:22,23;Eph.4:30) Day or Final
Judgment Day for those without faith !
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The fourth
lesson (The Mission of the Messiah) deals with God’s search for a champion who
as God’s prepared Temple (or Home on earth) is empowered to liberate God and
mankind from sin and suffering. If Lord
Jesus was the Messiah, then why does suffering and conflict persist to this
day? Why do we need a second coming? Lord Jesus did atone for the fall on the
individual level, but due to the unbelief of that age[14]
Lord Jesus had to leave much unaccomplished regarding the Total Salvation of
mankind. This lecture carefully examines the biblical records, especially Jesus
own words so that we can gain new insight or views into the events of 2000
years ago and their significance today.
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The fifth lesson
(The Principles of Resurrection) deals with God’s work to restore his original
ideal of the Family on earth by the re-birth
of mankind as his true children. This is linked to the rebirth and full
maturity of our dead spirits (our spiritual and physical resurrection) which
alone can lead to our eventual physical salvation. The conclusion of this
process should naturally end this history of sin & sorrow.
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The sixth lesson
(The Principles of Predestination) deals with the question of predestination and man’s responsibility. Is
everything in history pre-ordain by God or can man’s captivity to sin, which is
linked to his spiritual immaturity, disturb God’s plan for history?
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The seventh and final
lesson (The Principles of Christology) deals with the mystery of the trinity or the three-fold nature of God. It goes
on to discuss a new view of rebirth by linking the threefold nature of the
trinity to God’s parental image. Christology awakens our understanding of God
as the invisible True Parent of mankind seeking liberation in each of us as his
earthly counterpart with Christ and the Holy Spirit as the model.
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A practical extension of the above seven lessons is lumped
together as an eighth lesson or part two of Godism with seven sub-parts.
In part two a historical overview of God’s work in history to build his kingdom
on earth through the birth and marriage of his son is explained in details. It
traces God’s search for the first historical true parents of all mankind as the
substantial home or resting place (Temple ) of God on Earth. Here is an outline
of four of the seven sub-lectures:
·
The Principles of Restoration: Beginning with
the first biblical ancestors Adam & Eve, God has undertaken the providence
of restoring fallen man back to the original ideal of creation. The Bible
reveals a formula course that central figures and nations have followed through
the ages, laying a foundation on which the “Messiah” (as the fruit of human
history) could come and the world could find rebirth. Today’s world rests upon
such a foundation.
·
The Parallels of History: Does history repeat itself? The
Apostles Paul described Christianity as the second Israel. The first Israel
began with Jacob and was dispersed after the Rise & Death of Jesus Christ.
Six distinct periods divided the history of the Old Testament Age (2000 BC to
0AD). All six of these periods have remarkable parallels in the Christian era
of the New Testament Age (0AD to 2000 AD). Accordingly, we should expect at the
end of this Christian era the Rise and Death of the Returning Christ.
·
The Last 400 Years of Human History (the 16th to the 20th century): The last
period of the Christian era has seen a reawakening of man’s independent search
for truth and ideals. Two approaches in this search are evidence: Neo-Hellenism
or the material, scientific and humanistic path; and Neo-Hebraism or the
spiritual and theistic path. This lecture explores how these two paths have
developed and where we stand today. Ultimately, the values of both approaches
will be unified in their original relationship according to the ideal of
creation. This lecture also discusses the significance of the three world wars
relative to the final liberation struggle between the forces of good and evil
for the salvation of humankind from all suffering and pain.(Rev. 21:4)
·
The Second Advent: Drawing from the Bible and from the
evidence of history and the present world situation, this final lecture
explores the question of how, when and where the second advent of Christ will
happen.
This is the first of four books designed to introduce you to
Godism and encourage you to study the Divine Principle. The Principle is truly
a prophesy from God to mankind. Please visit us and be a part of God’s plan of
action for world peace and harmony.
END NOTES FOR BOOK ONE_PART ONE
[1]
Each new Age is preceded by New Truth
[2]We are now seeing the end of evil and selfish rule on
earth as we close this sixth millennium; Godism shows how the new seventh
biblical millennium (like the 7th trumpet) will clearly see the rise
of true goodness and an Ideal World.
[3]
This nation is symbolized in the bible as the New Jerusalem, which comes from
Heaven. Those empowered by the prophesy of Godism learn how to unite their
minds and bodies centered on God’s ideal of family life becoming the channel
for God’s true love to exist on earth.
It is this True Love Heart that releases the power for a New Nation for
World Peace to appear from their collective family lifestlye.
[4](Rom 1:19,20 KJV)
Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath
showed it unto them. For the invisible
things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being
understood by the things that are made
(the Creation), even his eternal
power (the Body-Earth) and Godhead (
the Mind-Heaven); so that
they are without excuse:
[5]But the fruit
of the Spirit (Spiritual Maturity.. ‘be Fruitful..’ Gen 1:28) is love, joy,
peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance,
against such there is no law (if
fruitful you need no law because you are the living word ... through the grace
of Christ Jn 1: 12,14). And they
that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we
live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
[6] Godism teaches ( like the Bible) that by absolute
faith, love and obedience to the Words of God we too can grow into the exact
image of the word like Lord Jesus Christ; become second, third, fourth,
....etc Christ. It all depends on our
viewpoint and understanding of the Bible: Jn. 1:12,14; Mt 5:48; 1 Cor.
15:23,24; Jn 14:12)
[7]True Redemption Day
[8] And I saw a New Heaven and a New Earth (a New World
Order), for the first Heaven & Earth passed away and there was no more sea
(Evil World). Rev. 21:1
[9] Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. Rev. 22:14
[10]He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I
will be his God and he shall be my son (Rev. 21:7)
[11](Rom 16:25 KJV) “... according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the
world began” (1 Cor 2:7 KJV) “But we speak the
wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained
before the world unto our glory:”
[12]Progressive stages of “Overcoming” leads us back to
oneness with God’s Ideal of life. Final Overcoming leads us back into the
Garden of Eden on Earth as in Rev. 1:7,11,17,26; 3:6,12,21;22:14.
[13]Then comes the end, when he (Lord Jesus) shall have
delivered up the Kingdom to God, even the Father..(1 Cor. 15:24). “.... behold
the Tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall
be his people, and God himself will be with them.” (Rev. 21:3)
[14]
The Old Testament Age from Abraham to the first coming of Lord Jesus.
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