Dia Internacional da Família - 15/05/2012 - Câmara Municipal de SP

Sao Paulo, Brazil - UPF-Brazil in partnership with the City Councilor Noemi Nomato reserved the Prestes Maia auditorium in the Sao Paulo City Hall to celebrate the International Day of Families on May 15.

Christian Lepelletier, UPF-Brazil vice-president, opened the meeting and called the following speakers to come at the main table: Col. Jairo Paes de Lira, former Federal Congressman and Commander of the Metropolitan Police; Rabbi More Ventura, Professor of Judaism; Fabio Antunes, therapist, representing the “Amor-Exigente” Federation (FEAE); Elder Mauro Junot, representing the leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; and Simão Ferabolli, President of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification of Brazil.

After greeting the participants, everyone was asked to stand and face the Brazilian flag to sing the national anthem.

The MC explained about the background of the International Day of the Families, then each speaker shared about the importance of family values including unanimously defending the marriage as the unity between one man and one woman that was instituted by our Creator. They emphasized that a healthy family is the best way to prevent the social problems and the primary foundation to build a better world.

For the second part of the program, President Simão Ferabolli presented a PowerPoint lecture about the family and a proposal for all organizations represented to work together and cooperate to spread the idea of a National Family Movement to educate all sectors of the society about family values.

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Merry Christmas 2011

Merry Chrismas,

Happy Day of the celebration of the birth of Jesus, Yeshua of Nazareth, the Messiah or Christ, revered as the saviour of mankind by more than two billion Christians. He left us the promise of his return in order to establish the Kingdom of Peace on Earth and in Heaven, to save all mankind, and to put an end to all the problems and evil in this world forever. Alleluia!

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Interfaith - UNILUX - Unification Temple

Interfaith - UNILUX - Unification Temple

UNILUX Interfaith Forum at the Unification Temple

The UNILUX interfaith group has been realizing interfaith dialogue events since 2002 and recently made a partnership with the Universal Peace Federation and the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification.

The 17^th interfaith Forum took place at the Unification Temple in Sao Paulo, on Sunday November 27 with the theme Religion and World Peace.

Mr. Sidnei Carvalho, co-founder of the UNILUX, universalist, psychograph, TV speaker, coordinator of the event greeted the audience and invited the Unification Choir, directed by Mr Lukota, for the opening.

Sheikh Jihad Hassan Hammadesh, president of the Council of Ethics for the National Union of the Islamic organizations in Brazil and the World Association of Muslim Youth in Latin America (WAMY), represented the Islamic tradition for the first presentation.

Mr Alexandre Cumino, director of the newspaper “Umbanda Sagrada”, professor of Umbanda theology and director of the Spiritualist and Umbandista Association in the State of Sao Paulo (AUEESP) gave the second presentation [ http://youtu.be/8wEYDF0_WVo ] representing the Umbanda tradition, a religion that started in Brazil, 103 years ago.

After a short break the gypsy group “Oracle do Sol’’ performed beautiful and colorful dances.

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Mr. Adão Nonato de Oliveira, co-founder of the UNILUX, lecturer, psychologist, therapist, radio and TV speaker, represented the tradition Spiritism for the third presentation. [ http://youtu.be/nDykwwXHwKM ] A religion that spread in Brazil based on the teaching of Allan Kardec, ou Hippolyte Léon Denizard Rivail, originally from France.

For lunch, a vegetarian meal was prepared, delivered and served by the Hare Krishna group.

Mr. Guilherme Botelho Junior, theologian, professor of the Church history and liturgy, member of the Afro descendant Pastoral of the Sao Paulo Archdiocese, represented the Roman Catholic tradition for the fourth presentation. [ http://youtu.be/AWdprsyDBqA ]

Rabbi Michel Schlesinger member of the Board of the Paulista Israelite Congregation (CIP), professor of Bar Mitzvah, first Brazilian rabbi graduated from the Hebraic University of Jerusalem, represented Judaism for the fifth presentation. [ http://youtu.be/oHRirVxlZx0 ]

Mr. Samuel Gomes de Lima, president of the Brazilian Association for the Religious Freedom and Citizenship (ABLIRC), professor and pastor of the Seven Day Adventist Church, represented Protestantism for the sixth presentation. [ http://youtu.be/uM9xNX7m024 ]

During the afternoon break the participants were invited by Mrs. Shellah Avellar, a metaphysical artist painter, to come at the back of the hall to put some paint on the canvas with the finger. Then she will conclude the painting according the instructions received from the spirit world and write down a psychographed message sent to her by a spirit messenger.

After the break, Indian classical dances performers came on the stage and created a beautiful and peaceful atmosphere. [ http://youtu.be/pyVVnRaojAE ]

Mr. Sidnei invited the following religious leaders representing a religious denomination to come up on the stage for the forum of debates: Mr. More Ventura representing Judaism; Mrs. Monica from the Sukyo Maharikari; Mr. Guilherme Botelho from the Roman Catholic Church; Mr. Juberli Varela, Presidente of the Umbanda Organization of the State of Sao Paulo (SOUESP); Mr. Simao Ferabolli, president of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification in Brazil representing Unificationism; Bishop Marcelo Resende from the Liberal Catholic Church; Father Ney Oliveira from the Vetero Catholic Church; Mahesvara Caithanya from the Hare Krishna Movement representing Hinduism; Professor Valdemar Setzer from the Anthroposophy; Pastor Samuel Lima representing Protestantism; Mr. Luis Gomes from the Seicho No Ie; Mr. Kazuya Nagashima from the Risho Kossei Kai representing Buddhism together his interpret; Mr. Adao Nonato from the Spiritism; Sheik Armando representing Islamism e Professor Alexandre Cumino from Umbanda. [ http://youtu.be/1uTln1gCTPI ]

Mr. Sidnei explained that he will accept only written questions and he will select only the topics that will benefit for the religious harmony and avoid controversial or critical question that may offend a religious representative. The first question that many guests were asking since they came for the first time in the temple was: What is the meaning of the huge golden Unification symbol which is on the back wall? That question was directly addressed to Mr. Ferabolli who was pleased to explain the signification of the Tong Il mark logo and briefly mentioned the Divine Principle explanation.

The next following questions for everyone who wished to answer were: What will happen in 2012? What is the relation between sin and violence? What is relation between family and peace?

Each representative gave his view on the topics, presenting diverse viewpoints mutually enriching and interesting, each participant felt inspired learning valuable content from each other. Mr. Ferabolli commented: ²It was the best Seminar on religions that ever participated in my life! The atmosphere was very good!²

Many participants felt delighted that they could learn and understand about each other religions from eminent speakers all in one place. We could feel the barriers and preconceptions breaking down and it is possible to build harmony between all religions. Mr. Ferabolli was so inspired for the participation of the religious leaders in this interfaith forum in the Unification temple that he decided to offer to each representative a copy of the Divine Principle book that everyone received with gratitude.

Mrs. Shellah Avellar showed the painting and read for everyone the message that she received from Ramatys, a member of the Universal Brotherhood in the spirit world, here is the conclusion: “Think of heroes, leaders, men and warriors, abandoning their weapons and artifacts, and running towards their opponents with a single thought: LOVE and PEACE! Mr. More Ventura, representative of the Judaism, was awarded and received the painting as a heavenly present.

To conclude, Mr. Sidnei asked everyone to embrace five persons before to leave as a gesture of unity and love between all religions.

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Sarah, Christian, Pres Hyung jin, Yeon Ah, Hiroko and Jocelyn

Holy Wedding Ceremoy for 43000 Couples around the World

The “1.4 True Parents Cosmic Blessing Ceremony” was held at KINTEX, the Korea International Exhibition Center, located in Ilsan, South Korea, on February 17, 2010, the 4th day of January on the lunar calendar.

Reverend Dr. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon were the officiators of the Inter-Religious Cross-Cultural Holy Wedding Ceremony, which was broadcasted via the Internet to 192 nations. Including the 7,000 couples present at the event in Korea, a total of 43,000 brides and bridegrooms participated worldwide.

After an opening Blessing Address given by Dr. Hyung Jin Moon, the Unficiation Church’s International President, special congratulatory prayers were given by leaders representing the world’s major religions, including Catholicism, Buddhism, Protestantism, Islam, Shintoism, and Hinduism.

The minister representing the Lutheran Church from Iceland proposed that the coming together of two people from two different directions does not need to be the cause of conflict but rather can represent the merger of open-mindedness, mutual respect, and love. “Love is above all cultural differences,” explained the Reverend. “It makes no distinction between different customs or religious traditions, knows no linguistic boundaries, and exceeds all borders. It has more value than any earthly belonging, and brings together men and women in both equality and happiness.”

Representing the Islamic faith, the Muslim Counselor for Religious and Racial Harmony in the United Kingdom (third from right)pointed out that “marriage and family are the first God-inspired institutions and are the cornerstone of society.” He went on to convey to couples participating that “marriage is one of the holiest things we can do in our lifetime, and you are blessed here today in agreement with each other to live with love, peace, and harmony. That is what we are witnessing today.”

Representing the Evangelicals, Bishop and Congressman Manoel Ferreira (second from right), President of the Assemblies of God, Madureira Ministry from Brazil, prayed for the blessing of God be upon all couples and their families in portuguese language.

Representing Catholicism and the married priests movement, Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo (first from right)offered prayers and blessing to all couples.

Next was the anticipated entrance of the officiators, the Reverend Dr. and Mrs. Moon, which brought applause from attendees and couples around the world. Affirmations of vows between couples were shared in which each pledged to God, with a resounding “Yes,” to become an eternal husband and wife and to pass this tradition on to future generations. Next, the brides and grooms exchanged rings, followed by a proclamation of the Holy Blessing by the Reverend Dr. and Mrs. Moon.

Coming from America, the Lovin’ Life Ministries’ Band then performed a beautiful rendition of the song “What a Wonderful World,” originally written by Sam Cooke.

Final congratulatory remarks were given by the former prime minister of Guyana, the Honorable Hamilton Green, who stated that Rev. Sun Myung Moon has deeply affected both his life and human society with his guidance and has shown determination that has never decreased even at his 90 years of age. As he addressed Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon he acclaimed, “Father Moon, your great wisdom and gift to all humanity are your teachings of the sacred value of marriage and family. For this, you are indeed our True Parents.”



Based on Celine Tardy article for the USA-FFWPU

Unification Church

UNIFICATION CHURCH

UNIFICATIONISM

The first religious movement to spread all over the world during the life time of his founder.

Our mission is to inherit the True Love of God, practice and pass it around to everybody. From True Love will come Peace, Prosperity and Happines for all.

We believe that the original purpose of God was to build a world of peace from the beginning in the Garden of Eden. (Genesis 1:31) Due to the fall of Adam and Eve, the original plan was destroyed. Evil and sin contaminated all mankind. (Genesis 3:24). It was the first great tragedy of the human history.

God worked hard through the history of the chosen people of Israel to send Jesus, as the second Adam to restore the failure of the first Adam hoping to establish the Kingdom of Peace. (I Corintian 15:45; Isais 9:6,7) But due the ignorance of the leaders and the people, and the lack of faith of the disciples, Jesus was murdered. (Acts 7:52) Jesus sacrificed his life to open the way for spiritual salvation for mankind. But the history of evil and sin continued, it was the second great tragedy of the human history, the second coming became necessary.

Jesus appeared to Rev Sun Myung Moon that became anointed to fulfill the mission of the Lord of the Second Advent, that is to restore the lost paradise and to establish the Kingdom of God, a world of Peace on earth and in Heaven.

But due to ignorance of the christian leaders, Rev Moon was rejected and persecuted, went to prison six times. He sacrificed himself and persevered, overcame loving his enemies with the True Parental Love of God. He eliminated the root of evil through the Holy Wedding Sacrament, established the tradition of the True Parents. That is the beginning point of the new era, inaugurating the Kingdom of God on Earth and in Heaven.

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