Muslims and Christians ask me,
Why Did you Join Rev. Moon's Church?"
Many religious people seem to be
unreasonable.They ask very serious
religious questions and expect a
quick answer!
- -Planted seeds of truth in my mind,
- -Created mysterious coincidences,
- -Guided me through powerful prophetic dreams and visions.
Please visit my blog on dreams and prophecies
http://dreams-prophecies.blogspot.com/
Conversion experience
Crying uncontrollably non-stop for hours
After I was led through dreams to meet the Unification Church, I attended a 40-day Divine Principle, (Rev. Moon's teaching) and Bible study workshop, I was astonished and at the same in awe by the depth of truth God's nature, His purpose for the creation and the fall of man. But what astonished and amazed me the most was the chapter on the Purpose of the Messiah, that revealed to me for the first time, that Jesus' painful death on the cross was a tragic mistake of the "Chosen People", the very people that God had prepared to receive him! Chosen for what? I was overwhelmed with a heavy pain and sorrow! That no words to describe. I broke in tears, crying uncontrollably non-stop for hours! At first I was disappointed with the Jews for killing Jesus, than after learning about Christianity, I find myself disappointed at the Christians for believing that Jesus' death on the cross was predestined by God.
I held the Bible and read it for the first time.
I held the Bible and read it with my own eyes, over and over again, bible verses that were presented by the Divine Principle contradicting traditional Christian thought such as ---( John 1:11) "He came to his own home, and his own people received him not" ---(1Cor 2:8) Apostle Paul testified that "none of the rulers of this age understood this; for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of the glory" ---(Mt 26: 38,39) in the garden at Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, "...My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me..." My Father, if it be possible, let this cup (of death) pass from me." Jesus uttered this prayer, not once, but three times! If Jesus, death on the cross was predestined by God, then why did Jesus say to Judas Iscariot, his betrayer,.. *--(Mt.26:24) "...Woe to that man by whom the son of man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born." But time and time again, I find the Divine Principle to be true.
Reflection on Islam
A Few weeks later, I was reflecting on Islam and once again i find myself disappointed with Islam as well! I was so moved by Jesus' love for God and mankind, that he gave his own life and died a gruesome death, being nailed to the cross to save sinners like me. There is no match for Jesus' love in any religion in this world. In my mind I questioned Islam, asking " why I didn't hear about Jesus before!" Why did Islam Keep Jesus hidden from the Muslim people?" Though the Quran mentioned Jesus and his mother Mary in many surats, the Muslims treated Jesus as one among many prophets that lived in ancient times, like Abraham or Moses. Muslim spiritual leaders made Muslims feel that Jesus didn't exist anymore, he is of the past, and looked at Christianity as a false religion, and taught people that Allah and Prophet Mohammed are what is most important. Ironically, most Sunni Muslims believe in Jesus' Return! If you don't believe in Jesus now, how are you going to believe in him when he returns?The three Abrahamic Religions
Though Judaism, Christianity and Islam, are true religions sent by God, in different times for different purposes, over the span of time, these three religions grew arrogant, acting as if they own God and insisting on their own old ways and limited understanding of God and His will for mankind. Throughout the centuries these three religions had treated each other as arch enemies and fought wars against each other until present, causing God and humanity untold suffering and grief. This does not make sense, their religious commonality and their belief in the One, and same God, should have promoted love and peace, not hate.
A most Profound moment
On the last day of the 40-day workshop, I was asked whether I wanted to accept the teaching of Reverend Sun Myung Moon and join the movement? I was a little hesitant in the beginning, and I didn't quite know what to do. I needed a little help or a nudge, and so came Jacinta, the missionary lady that spoke to me while i was reading about Anwar Sadat's Assassination in Chattanooga,TN. (see dreams-prophecies link above) , Jacinta came and said, "Ali,we are not here to push, nor to force you to join our movement; you are old enough to make your decision. There is nothing hidden about our movement. You spent forty days with us learning about our teaching; we have done all we could to help you, and if this is not enough, " she pointed to the forest and said, "Go there and pray and ask God for help to tell you what to do." I made a cheap comment saying, "Oh, yes, God is going to answer me and tell me what to do...just like that...if God can do that with me, why couldn't he end the suffering of mankind?" I knew deep inside that i was crossing the line with God. Anyway, I walked hesitantly toward the deep wooded hills. After approximately half a mile i found a deep ravine nestled between two hills. I walked around and found what i thought was a good spot. When I felt ready, I stood straight facing the ravine and began looking for words to say to God. I closed my eyes, and muttering like a little boy I said, "
"Heavenly Father, I am sorry to call you Father. My religion (Islam) forbids me to call you Father. But I would love to call you Father, I would love to be your son, but I am not worthy. I love this group. I learned so much about you in their teaching, but there is so much controversy about them."
Suddenly, from the sky, a message came down to me as fast as the speed of light. The words were written on my forehead and spoken simultaneously, and the words said.
"Son! Why are you so troubled? if you are sincerely doing it for me, wouldn't I be with you? Wouldn't I save you even if you are in the most dangerous group?"
The message was so powerful and so clear that i immediately fell on my knees, bowed down to the ground, prayed and cried, and talked to God like He was a real True Father. This is the work of Reverend Moon! His truth has the power to connect anyone to God and fill your heart with amazing love. He is really the anointed, Messiah, healer and unifier for this world! He is the answer to the three conflicting Abrahamic religions, if only they could humble themselves, trust in God and listen.
