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Six Unification families share their experiences and strategies
raising second generation children who have ultimately made their
family's faith their own as young adults. Their testimonies about
what did not work, as well as what worked, are fascinating, funny,
heartbreaking and very enlightening. Of course, the best part is
that they adjusted what they did to something that can be called a
"Best Practice." Through their words this book covers what not to
do as well as what to do in faith parenting your kids.
For parents of faith, their deepest desire for their children is
that they become people who respect God and serve others, and that
they avoid the suffering and confusion that comes from lack of
spiritual direction. Passing on their faith to the next generation
is the parents' greatest gift and their most meaningful quest.
Rollain Nsemi Muanda and Jennifer P. Tanabe discuss the challenges
that parents face, the needs of the next generation that must be
satisfied as they grow to adulthood, and the responsibilities that
family, religious organization, community, and the next generation
themselves share on their spiritual journey. Success in passing on
one's religious tradition is not easily measured. What does become
clear, though, is that the role the parents play is fundamental,
for the next generation inherit what their parents do, not what
they say.
A memoir of Elisabeth Seidel's life, including stories from her
childhood in the French Alps, her search for a better life, finding
the Unification Church, and meeting her husband with whom she spent
forty years on this earth experiencing the true love of God. These
stories of Elisabeth's life include journal entries, reflections,
prayers, reports, letters and poems. There is beauty in all her
writings. There are also deep insights into God's providence and
how the love of God reaches each person here on earth and in the
eternal realm.
This volume contains sermons by Dr. Dietrich F. Seidel, theologian
and marriage and family counselor. Although raised Catholic and a
convert to Unificationism, Dr. Seidel's insights are not limited to
a particular religion but rather focus on bringing God into our
daily lives. The reader will find here valuable spiritual guidance
that can inform, inspire, and enlighten us all as to how to make
our daily lives more meaningful, more successful, more loving, and
closer to God s original ideal for humankind.
This book introduces the reality of the spirit world and how to
best prepare ourselves for our eternal life there. It contains
philosophical and theological background to our understanding of
the spiritual realm; numerous testimonies from near-death
experiences that affirm the continued existence of the spirit after
the death of the physical body; practical information on life in
the spirit world; and messages from those who have ascended to
their loved ones remaining on earth.
This memoir describes the struggles and triumphs of Ginger Nicholls
and her husband during the 15 years they dedicated as
Unificationist missionaries to the special land of Nepal, home to
Mt. Everest. Through stories that are at times heart-wrenching and
at other times hilarious, sometimes mundane and sometimes
life-threatening, her selfless dedication and sense of humor are
ever present. Throughout her narrative, Ginger identifies parallel
scriptures from Hindu, Buddhist, Christian and Unification
teachings emphasizing the value of spiritual growth based on purity
and fidelity. This leads to her final parallel of the Kalki Avatar
in Hinduism with the Second Coming of Christ and the True Parents
of humankind whose role is to usher in the age of one Family Under
God with the power of true love through the international marriage
Blessing ceremonies.
This volume is in the form of letters, written in English by
Dietrich Seidel (whose native language is German) and his wife
Elisabeth (whose native language is French) during various periods
over the course of their four decades of married life when they
were separated from each other. Many are pure love letters, while
others include practical matters of concern while their spouse was
far away. The final entry is a letter written by Elisabeth to her
beloved Dietrich after he transitioned into the next world.
A collection of the writings of Dr. Dietrich F. Seidel, compiled
and edited by Dr. Jennifer P. Tanabe. Dietrich Seidel was born in
Austria during World War II and trained as a scientist in Vienna.
Raised Catholic he later converted to Unificationism and never lost
his faith in God, a faith which guided his life and illuminates his
work. This selection reflects Dr. Seidel's ability to unify and
harmonize even those apparently at odds, such as science and
religion and his specialty-married couples in need of counseling.
In his writings on marriage and family enrichment readers will find
practical advice on improving their relationship with their spouse,
child rearing, making God central to their family and finding true
love, all presented in an enjoyable and easy to read style. Other
articles show a more scholarly form and topic, such as human nature
and the love of God. Reflective pieces on his experiences as a
Unificationist are also included in this collection.
The Catalpa Tree Fairy and Other Stories is a collection of short
stories inspired by the author's own life, with a healthy dose of
fantasy. Paul enjoys the company of a beautiful songbird, and Zoe
has a favorite professor who turns out to be even more unusual than
she first thought. Maria meets an interesting old woman and her cat
living in the forest. Over the course of the summer Maria learns
all about the different birds that come to eat at her table. Joey
always wanted a pet and is delighted when a special cat chooses to
live with him. Astrid is a young mermaid whose love of dolphins
helps her learn to sing. Naida and her little group of young tree
fairies learn how to take care of their newly assigned trees, and
each other.
This book uses simple algebra and statistical analysis to map and
define possible solutions to a grave problem the world is facing
today: the relationship between developed ("Have") countries that
act as donors in giving international aid to developing
("Have-not") recipient countries. These societies have differences
stemming from diverse cultural and religious histories that have
led to moral, ethical and cognitive behavior in many recipient
countries that is incomparably, irreversibly and increasingly
heterogeneous from donor societies. The analysis proves that when
donor and recipient countries have such irreconcilable differences
any attempt on the part of the donor to aid the recipient is
counterproductive to the point of causing complete socioeconomic
and political melt-down in both recipient and donor nations. A
promising alternative solution to this "Doomsday Scenario" is
developed.
This book uses simple algebra and statistical analysis to map and
define possible solutions to a grave problem the world is facing
today: the relationship between developed ("Have") countries that
act as donors in giving international aid to developing
("Have-not") recipient countries. These societies have differences
stemming from diverse cultural and religious histories that have
led to moral, ethical and cognitive behavior in many recipient
countries that is incomparably, irreversibly and increasingly
heterogeneous from donor societies. The analysis proves that when
donor and recipient countries have such irreconcilable differences
any attempt on the part of the donor to aid the recipient is
counterproductive to the point of causing complete socioeconomic
and political melt-down in both recipient and donor nations. A
promising alternative solution to this "Doomsday Scenario" is
developed.
A series of reflections on the basic theories of Unification
Thought, the philosophical system developed by Sang Hun Lee.
Unification Thought itself is derived from the revelations received
by Sun Myung Moon, and systematized and applied to the traditional
fields of philosophy in a novel and intriguing way. Part 1 of this
volume contains discussions of these ideas in the context of
critical analyses by a variety of scholars. The second part
contains discussions of how these ideas may be applied to issues
that we face in our everyday lives. Diagrams illustrating key ideas
are also included.
Collection of materials supplementing texts on Unification Thought
by Dr. Sang Hun Lee. Unification Thought is the philosophical
system derived from revelations received by Sun Myung Moon, and
systematized and applied to the traditional fields of philosophy in
a novel and intriguing way. This volume, edited by Dr. Jennifer
Tanabe, includes clarifications given by Dr. Sang Hun Lee on a
number of points in answer to questions raised by participants in
Unification Thought seminars.
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