This book is promoting the Unification Church. It says, "The testimonies in these pages were uttered by leaders of diverse denominations and religious, even atheists, who gathered at special seminars in Heaven to study the the truth of God..." (page 5). And, "While in the Spirit, [Dr. Young Soon Kim] was able to hear ... interviews with the people at the seminars and record them on paper for earthly people to read" (page 6). On pages 8-9 is a letter from God. It is dated December 28, 2001, and here are some excerpts: "Dear beloved True Parents, "I am God, the Creator of the universe and the God of all humankind.... "On December 25, 2001, the founders and leading figures of Christianity and the other major religions adopted a written resolution in which they all without exception resolved to participate in My providence for the peaceful unification of the cosmos.... "Sincerely, "The God of All Humankind." And on page 10, the messages start. First is "Jesus' Message to Christians and All People on Earth." Jesus tells us that "Reverend Sun Myung Moon is the returning Messiah for whom you have been waiting and waiting." His letter is dated April 5, 2001. On page 14 begins "The Buddha's Message to Buddhists and Believers in Other Religions." He tells us, "In this age Reverend Sun Myung Moon is the Buddha for whom you have been waiting. ... Do not reject the new Buddha, hwo is to come in the Completed Testament Age." His letter was April 6. Confucius' letter is next, in which he assures us, "During our seminars, God frequently demonstrated His thoughtfulness." Mohammed tells us that "Reverend Sun Myung Moon came to the Earth in order to deliver God's will and to unite a divided and scattered humankind." Socrates is next, telling us, "Reverend Sun Myung Moon, on behalf of God, is guiding us toward an eternal passage to peace." Now, guess who? Karl Marx! (Other famous religious leaders, such as Moses, Lao-Tze, or Zoroaster, didn't make statements.) He announces that, "I, Marx, have met God. ... He is the Parent of humankind. Reverend Sun Myung Moon, who is on the Earth, brought this fact to light." Engels and Lenin get their turn, and then it is Stalin's turn, and he confesses that he is in hell. "I can't stand this pain. ... We live in the bottom of hell here. ... Reverend Moon reflects the image of God, even though he is a man, and he is struggling intensely to save the Communist countries. ... Friends, please save me. Please liberate me. When your way of life changes according to the teaching of Godism, I will be liberated in the spirit world. ... My heart longs for release from Hell." Next, Trotsky, Khrushchev, Brezhnev, Mao, Zhou Enlai, Deng Xiaopeng, Erich Honecker, Ceaucescu, Ho Chi-Minh, Pol Pot, and Che all give their post-mortem renunciation of communism in favor of the Unification Church. After that are 12 famous dead journalists. Now, on page 59, is another letter from God. "My beloved Children! "I am Jehovah, Lord of hosts....
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