"Design" or Chance?
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activities for the sake of its own preservation and procreation. Concurrently, the purpose of the whole is fulfilled through the contribution of the individual to the existence, well-being and expansion of the whole. For example, each of the following entities has self-preservation while existing for the sake of higher beings. Atoms exist for forming molecules, molecules for minerals (and cells), minerals for plants, plants for animals, animals for man, and man for God. God (the Original Cause) exists for each individual entity. Every existing being (living or non-living) is sustained by the Universal Prime Force (UPF) of the Original Being—God. And, in this grand scale, each entity exists for the sake of all the others.
| Joy -------God ---Happiness |
| ----- Man -(attends God) |
| ---Animal - (exists for joy of man) |
| -- Plant -(for animals) |
| Mineral - (for plants) |
It is also important to note that, the purpose of the whole in not antagonistic to the purpose of the individual, but sustains and protects it. The intricate interweaving of all beings creates an interdependency among them as in a well balanced ecosystem. Overall, all things exist for the sake of man, to bring joy to him who is at the apex of creation. However, man is in a “subject position” to have loving dominion over all things (in an object position) (Gen.1:28). Man, in turn, exists to give joy to God. The Purpose of Creation, in conclusion, is to realize joy and happiness for God and humankind. This is not a conclusion that science as a discipline, in its present state (of limited definition), is able to appreciate. However, the external analyses and discoveries of the interconnectedness of ecosystems, and the micro and macrocosmic interrelatedness of all things, point to a unified and harmonized organic, yet still mysterious universe.
“Solving the Mystery of Creation” Cont’d in Next Issue
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*Later parts of this series will deal with the critique and counterproposal of evolution, critique and counterproposal of various aspects of fundamental and traditional creationism and, Unification insights into particular biblical texts pertaining to God's creation of the world from the "Principle" perspective.
Family is Forever Corner
"Ultimately, the realization of the Kingdom of Heaven on earth depends upon the existence of original, true families.
The original family is the model of the Kingdom of Heaven. The parents are analagous to the leader of a nation; the children correspond to the citizens; and the family’s house and property correspond to the land. When the values of true love in the original family apply to the governance and social life of the nation, that nation takes the form of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Heaven is not created in an instant. It will not just fall from the sky and appear before our eyes. The starting point of Heaven begins with the true family."
Inspiration by Rev. Moon
Divine Principle
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Jesus, the original plan of God remained unfulfilled. The disciples who followed Jesus truly believed that the Kingdom would come in their lifetime. They did not see it. After Jesus resurrected, he appeared to them several times. Among their concerns was the question: “Will you now restore the kingdom to Israel?” (Acts 1:6). Jesus responded that it was God’s responsibility to set the time for the establishment of His Kingdom. Their responsibility was to prepare themselves for the baptism of the Holy Spirit so that they would be empowered to evangelize the world for his return.
In the Revelation to John (of Patmos), Jesus closed by saying; “Surely I am coming soon.” (Rev.22: 20). ,p> Why should there be a Second Coming of the Messiah (Son of Man)? Who exactly will come? How will it take place? When and Where? And, what are the meanings of certain enigmatic statements of Jesus pertaining to the Second Coming? We will tackle all these in our present series.
On the foundation of the Bible, we will be presenting the Divine Principle perspective {the message of the Completed Testament Age revealed to Rev. Moon by Jesus, and his (Rev. Moon’s) findings confirmed by God. We humbly request of our readers to seriously pray about these contents}.
Why a Second Coming?
The Old Testament prophecies of the victorious Messiah (e,g., Is. 9:6-7; Chps.11; 60; Ps.45) point to the acceptance, marriage, coronation, kingship, and sovereignty of the Son of God resulting in eternal peace and the Kingdom of Heaven. This was confirmed by God in the latest prophecy prior to the birth of Jesus (Lk.1:31-33).
Because Jesus was rejected and cut off physically, the above fulfillment did not occur, and the Kingdom of God was not able to materialize. Therefore, a Second Coming, in the flesh, on earth, is necessary to realize the Kingdom of God substantially. The returning Lord must come to transform the evil satanic world into the good sovereignty centered on God. In other words, he must come to restore the original world of God's ideal. In the Lord’s prayer, Jesus established this appeal; “Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done, on Earth, as it is in Heaven….” (Matt.6:10).
Continued in Next Issue