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Design or Chance?

Scientific methodology rooted in accurate interpretations of its results is able to help us understand our physical origin, but it is unable to tackle the deeper ontological questions of life. Here, the end of science is the beginning of philosophical and theological investigation.

From the standpoint of Darwin; “natural selection” can be regarded as “god-like.” It guides, shapes, sculps and moulds all things in an ever ascending order, finally settling at the apex of its evolutionary wonder; “man.” Why is it god-like? Because it appears to possess subjective powers (forces), and teleological qualities which render all things to a particular end. Not only that, but “natural selection” presumably brings about a resultant food-chain (where every being must consume certain types of energy-forms—nourishment, sustenance, to maintain its individual existence and that of its species), establishes paired sexuality and determines a life span for man and all things; to mention a few universal qualities. Darwin himself, said: “Natural selection works solely by and for the good of each being… (and) tends to move toward perfection.” (Origin of Species, 1859).

Although evolutionists belong to a wide range of positions, such as: atheistic, agnostic and theistic, it is commonly agreed that “natural selection,” not genetics or other, is the major sculpting force acting over millions and millions of years to effect gradual changes.

Fundamentalist Creationism, on the other hand, posits a view of a miraculous God “speaking” everything into existence, instantaneously. And, within six literal days of 24 hours, He created man and all things, and rested on the seventh day (for some, six days represent six thousand years). Though the position of traditional creationism views the six days of creation as “six epochs” of time corresponding to the geological periods of modern science, the acceptance of God as the absolute Creator remains.

Can there be a true scientific and theological/philosophical reconciliation, based on the evidences, that gives an objective logical affirmation to man’s origin and purpose of existence? This is the question.

The Unification perspective revisits the “cause and effect” principle respected by thinkers of both the scientific and theological camps.

*(To be continued in next issue)

1. What was the special significance of Jesus being circumcised?

2. Jesus called his disciples “friends and guests,” but not “bride.” Why?

3. Why did John the Baptist not proclaim Jesus in Jerusalem and throughout Judea?

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Life in the Spirit World

Contents taken from the book: Life in the Spirit World and on Earth; Messages from Dr. Sang Hun Lee, FFWPU, 1998.

(Dr. Sang Hun Lee, an early disciple of Rev. Moon, passed into the Spirit World in 1997. On entering the Spirit World, he was given a special assignment by God to research the Spirit World and reveal the contents of his findings to us on earth.)

*Special Note:
The following meetings took place in 1997, there have been major changes in each spirit person’s situation since that time.
Meetings in the Spirit World (1997)

Abraham and Isaac
(Continued from previous issue:- *see website)

“With his push I told him, ‘I should make this offering not here, but at a place far away, in a deep mountain.’ Isaac said, ‘Then it is all the more reason why you should be in a hurry. Let us leave quickly!’

“Later, he asked me what the offering would be. As we piled up the wood, I called him and embraced him. He then said: ‘God asked you to offer me, right? I knew it when I saw your gloomy face.’ He then said: ‘I am grateful that God would ask you to choose me. Why are you worried? Becoming an offering object is good. It is a blessing.’ He then laid down on the firewood without hesitation. I earnestly prayed, but with mixed feelings; fear toward God and grief for my son.

“As I was about to strike Isaac. I heard a voice from the sky: ‘Abraham, I now know that you respect me. Stop what you are going to do.’ “Isaac then cried out, ‘Why are you stopping….Father, if you swore falsely before God, I cannot look at your face.’ God then called, ‘Isaac!’ Isaac heard His voice and began to listen to me. God forgave us, both father and son. Isaac then joked that ‘Maybe I was too young to be an offering object.’”

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