*Introduction*

The following is a response to Tim's 18 letters to Sun
Myung Moon. In general the author disagrees with the content of Tim's
letters and Tim's general approach. He advocates that Tim should be more
humble and in so doing Tim will get the recognition he desires.

At the end of Ron's response, I have presented a response to his
response.

Bob
(Web page editor)


-----------------------------*Response to Tim's first letter*--------------------------




To Tim,

There is one genuine way for being recognized that I have found in the
Bible. And it has held true in my observation of the human heart and
character. Over and over again I smile at the sight of one possessing this
noble glow.

Humility

Luke 14:11 "For everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, and
he who humbles himself shall be exalted." Jesus Christ

It seems almost paradoxical that one who's consuming desire was to speak
out and become known, loved and followed, would say such a thing. Even
the act of calling attention to oneself would cast doubt and suspicion in the
minds of others that one is truly humble. But such is the role of the
Messiah, who brings the Love of God to a hostile world.

But humility is gold for fallen man seeking restoration. And the loss of
it, is the Achilles heel of those who lose the way.

Even recently I read a Priest's statement;

"Even on a purely human scale, those persons with the most innate dignity
are the very ones who seem to care the least about it."

In keeping with this, I think it fitting that the highest honor and title
given in the Unification Church is "Blessed Couple." Something you strive
for as a pair. My impression of love itself, carries with it the notion of
selflessness. Or selflastness. I would hate to see our group become
consumed with striving for individual honors, and individual recognition. It
may have it's place to an extent, but not as the Gold Cup Trophy. It is
counter productive to the larger goal of raising up Tribal Messiahs who can
weep over their cities and towns.

Only *one* is proclaimed "Officially True". The Messiah. That ball and
chain only has one persons name on it. Sun Myung Moon. He is the one
sent by God to grapple with this world, and he has thrown himself into the
task this past 60+ years. I really don't think that you or I will ever truly
comprehend how he earned that title from God. And I'm willing to bet that
he wouldn't wish his trials on another soul. He is the central figure of this
age, and everyone in their own way will face it.

With what knowledge I have of the Bible, Divine Principle, History, the
Spiritual World, and Father, besides Jesus, I don't see anyone, anywhere,
at anytime, his equal. Even as he passes the torch to another generation, he
will always be the first to establish the Earth as Holy Ground, and assuage
the grief in God's Heart for all time. I wouldn't dream of calling myself
equal to him. I'll be happy enough to be called God's Son, but there is only
one Father.

Yes we made our Pledges, and we've had our part in the struggle. I call it
an honor. Our place under the sun is assured.

"To restore the world, let us go forward with the Fathers heart, in the
shoes of a servant, shedding sweat for earth, tears for man, and blood for
Heaven."

This pledge calls for humility to the very end. And it is only what I've
done in living up to this pledge that I hope to humbly offer to God in the
end. Jesus said, "Store your treasures in Heaven". Our only true
recognition is there also.

Sincerely, ITPN

Ron Beatteay



Note: My response is mine alone and not an official one from the UC. Not every point in his letter is addressed, but I've expressed my opinion
regarding his complaints of official recognition and equality with Father.
And that is all. Thank You.

Ron

---------------------------Response to Ron's Response-------------------------------

Ron feels that Tim just wants recognition and that if Tim were more
"humble" he would get that recognition.

Yes, I think Tim wanted to be recognized...who doesn't? And what
would be so undesirable about wanting to be recognized? Humility is a nice
concept, but one sure does not learn that from observing Rev. Moon. Every
turn you take, he or somebody else is trying to get Rev. Moon recognized.

Isn't that true?

It seems Unification Church members are constantly trying to glorify
Rev. Moon and in so doing, indirectly glorify themselves.

Humility?

Interesting concept.


Ron also feels that Tim want to be Rev. Moon's equal. To Ron this is
blasphemous and absurd.

I ask...

What's so undesirable about wanting to be Rev. Moon's equal or even
to be better than him? If we should not aspire to be Rev. Moon's
equal, why did Rev. Moon lie to us when he said:


"I want each of you to do even better than me. Go ahead of me.
Don't just duplicate me; become superior to me. My
succeeding generations will become superior to me. Many
people think, "Only Father can do this job, We can't do it."
That's the wrong attitude! You could do even better than me,
because you have so much support from God. The same God
supporting me is supporting you. And you have additional
support--my support, True Parents' support and the Unification
Church's support. You are in an infinitely better position."

(God's Will and the World p.544)




"I pray that among you someone can come forward to say,
"Father, I can inherit your mission. I feel precisely as you do; I
am another Reverend Moon. Leave it to me." My prayer is to
see even one person like that come from among you. The
greatest blessing, the greatest gift that God could give me,
would be to see such a man. That person will say, "Father, I
shall not only equal your own record, I shall exceed your record
so there can be glory and Sabbath for you and for God."

(God's Will and the World, p. 388-389)


If Rev. Moon did not want us to be his equal or better than him...why
did he lie? If this is the case, how can I believe anything he says? His
words can't be trusted then.

All I would like to know is which words of Rev. Moon should be
taken seriously and which are the one's where he is fibbing? Can you tell
me?

I think based on Rev. Moon's very own words, Tim is quite justified
in feeling the way he does in his letter. Tim's only fault is that he actually
believed Rev. Moon's words and took him seriously.

His frustration is that the environment and thinking in the Unification
Church did not and does not support people growing to be better than Rev.
Moon. Instead it seems focused on mentally enslaving people and keeping
them limited and subservient. It is also seem excessively concerned with
creating a personality cult centered on Rev. Moon and his immediate family.
Don't you think so?

If Rev. Moon really meant what he said above...why do members feel
it's heresy to even hint at being equal or better than him? This attitude in
hard core members is a clear indication that Rev. Moon's words and actions
do not agree. How else could members develop such an attitude unless Rev.
Moon encouraged it?

Who can we trust? What can we really believe?


I ask you.


Bob