Seuk: “The ‘Explanation’ is invalid” vs. Anonymous rebuttal (2026-10-29)

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Former Association Chairman Seuk Joon-ho: “The ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’ is invalid” vs. Anonymous rebuttal: “You praised the Only-Begotten Daughter, but now you’re shirking responsibility?” (2026-10-29)

On the morning of October 29, 2026, an article titled “Revise and Supplement the ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents,’” written by former Association Chairman Seuk Joon-ho, circulated on KakaoTalk and was posted on the anonymous bulletin board of “Pioneer Cafe.”

Later that afternoon, a rebuttal titled “A Rebuke Dedicated to Chairman Seuk Joon-ho,” which directly criticized former Association Chairman Seuk, was posted on the same anonymous bulletin board.

◆ Former Association Chairman Seuk: “They ruined the Divine Principle—The professors who wrote it must reveal their real names”

Former Association Chairman Seuk Joon-ho argued that since the ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’ was published with its original content intact—without following the instruction to “publish it after revising and supplementing it”—the publication was fundamentally invalid, a barbaric act, and an offense worthy of the wrath of both Heaven and humanity.

However, he did not clarify who had issued those “instructions.”

According to former Chairman Seuk, a training session for pastors using the book as a textbook began on October 27, and it is being conducted in a manner where pastors create lecture outlines based on the authors’ lectures and then disseminate those outlines to local churches.

Former Association Chairman Seuk criticized this as an attempt to effectively establish ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’ as the Family Federation’s fundamental doctrine.

Former Association Chairman Seuk raised seven points of contention—in the form of questions—that highlight contradictions with the ‘Divine Principle’.

Specifically: △ Passages that appear to deny the God of dual characteristics; △ Changes in the interpretation of the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, particularly regarding the fruit of good and evil; △ Denial of the Principle of Restoration, such as the foundation of faith and the foundation of substance; △ An interpretation that traces the basis of the 1935 calling at Mt. Myodu back to the 1934 wedding of the parents of True Mother;△ defining the Wedding Banquet of the Lamb not as the “Holy Marriage of the Only-Begotten Son and the Only-Begotten Daughter” but as the “Holy Marriage of the Lord of the Second Coming and the Only-Begotten Daughter,” and △ establishing the Only-Begotten Daughter as the sole central axis of the providence.

In particular, regarding the expression‎ “Lord of the Second Coming,” he pointed out that it appears to be a revival of the so-called “tail original sin theory,” which demotes True Father to a man who was unable to purify his original sin. (*Translator’s note: “Tail” is a metaphorical expression‎ referring to the problem related to the original sin that True Father is said to have borne through his first marriage. It is based on the claim that this “tail” was removed when he was chosen by True Mother, the Only-Begotten Daughter.)

Former Association Chairman Seuk demanded that the professors who contributed to the writing of the book stop hiding behind anonymity and reveal their real names alongside the sections they authored.

He also likened the current situation to the ancient Chinese story of “Pointing at a deer and calling it a horse” (shī lù wéi mǎ), in which Zhao Gao, a treacherous minister of the Qin dynasty, insisted that a deer was a horse to test the loyalty of his courtiers by observing their reactions. He argued that pastors who deliver sermons in accordance with their own convictions now find themselves in a situation where they could, in fact, face accusations.

Furthermore, noting rumors that the U.S. Family Federation is facing a major crisis due to the spread of the “theory that True Father had original sin,” he demanded that the publication of the already-released ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’ be fundamentally invalidated and called for an immediate halt to any schemes aimed at dividing the Family Federation.

◆ Anonymous rebuttal: “After praising the Only-Begotten Daughter—are you trying to shirk responsibility now?”

The author of an anonymous rebuttal circulating within the church harshly criticized former Association Chairman Seuk Joon-ho for raising his voice in criticism only now, despite having remained silent for over 10 years, and pressed him, asking, “Didn’t former Association Chairman Seuk himself, just like the other elders, go around chanting ‘Song of the Dragon Soaring Through the Heavens’ to praise the Only-Begotten Daughter?”(*Translator’s note: “Song of the Dragon Soaring Through the Heavens” is the title of a collection of songs and epic poems praising the founding of the Chosun Dynasty. Here, it is used as an ironic expression‎ to criticize the excessive glorification of the Only-Begotten Daughter.)

The author claimed that President Han made remarks in front of senior leaders to the effect that, “I was born without original sin, while True Father was born of a fallen lineage but attained the position of True Parents after being chosen by the Only-Begotten Daughter.”

Furthermore, the author claimed that even in court, when asked by the opposing counsel whether True Father had original sin, President Han avoided giving a direct answer, while giving an indirect answer.

Nevertheless, the author criticized, the former Association Chairman Seuk remained silent or merely nodding in agreement upon hearing such remarks, failing to offer candid advice nor correct Director-General Yoon Young-ho, whom he himself had recommended.

In particular, the author argued that the ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’ was published at the strong instruction of True Mother, and that the theologians who received those instructions—concerned that incorporating True Mother’s guidance verbatim would cause too great a shock—published the work in a watered-down form, including statements such as that True Father was also born without original sin. The author pointed out that former Association Chairman Seuk must have been aware of these circumstances.

Furthermore, the author accused him of now—as the situation has escalated—trying to distance himself to evade responsibility and demanded that he act in a manner befitting his title.

While both writings share the view that the ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’ is problematic, their opinions clash regarding where responsibility lies.

While former Association Chairman Seuk criticized the professors involved in the writing and the Association itself, asking, “Why is all the responsibility being placed on True Mother?”, the anonymous rebuttal held President Han’s instructions and the elders who had not objected to them accountable.

2026-10-29

Choi Jong-keun

[Unification Church Anti-Corruption Monitoring Committee]

[Reference Post]

■ Professor Cho Eung-tae: “Suspend publication and teaching of ‘Commentary on the Theory of True Parents’” — criticizes 19 points focusing on the Only-Begotten Daughter (2026-10-28)

https://cafe.daum.net/antiuccorruption/ZXsd/1701?svc=cafeapi

(*As this document was generated by AI, it may contain typos or mistranslations.)

The following two articles were posted on the anonymous bulletin board of “Pioneer Cafe” independently of this committee; one is an article by former Association Chairman Seuk Joon-ho, and the other is an anonymous rebuttal to it.

In the order they were posted, we present former Association Chairman Seuk’s post first. The original wording is that of the respective authors, and we have corrected only obvious typos and omissions. We encourage all interested members to read them.

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“Revise and supplement the ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’”

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the leaders working tirelessly on the front lines of the providential work, and to all the leaders who are devoting their utmost sincerity to True Mother’s health, liberation, and release. I am aware that I have frequently posted articles that may be considered offensive, but please allow me to publish this one as well. This is because I believe this issue concerns the direction and very survival of the Family Federation.

I have articulated my position on several occasions, yet the situation has still not improved.

Despite instructions to “publish the ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’ only after revising and supplementing it,” it was published with the original content intact.

This publication is fundamentally invalid and constitutes an act of tyranny. Ignoring the instruction to publish only after revisions and supplementation, the ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’ was printed with its original content, and starting on the 27th, a training session for pastors began, centered on lectures from the ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’. However, it is said that this is not a format where a lecturer delivers a one-sided lecture; rather, it is a format where participants create their own lecture outlines and conduct mock lectures based on lectures by several authors and PowerPoint materials. It is reported that the content of these lectures will then be disseminated to local churches.

Given that participants are being instructed to compile the contents of the ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’—which alters the core of the ‘Divine Principle’—into PowerPoint presentations and use them as the basis for creating their own lecture outlines, what does this form of training signify? Does it not mean that the erroneous theories in the ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’ have already been established as the fundamental doctrine of the Family Federation? We must acknowledge that this is a serious situation. Through these training sessions, it appears that the ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’, which denies the core doctrines of the ‘Divine Principle’, is set to emerge as the doctrine of the Family Federation. This is a matter that should provoke the wrath of both Heaven and humanity.

The ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’, authored primarily by a professor who was rebuked by True Father as “the one who is ruining the Divine Principle” and subsequently expelled, has finally “ruined the Divine Principle.” This is because the Principle of Creation, the Theory of the Human Fall, and the Principle of Restoration have all been altered without exception. Moreover, disregarding the instruction to revise and supplement the text—and as if to mock that instruction—it was published without a single character being changed. What on earth are we to do about such lawlessness?

It is clearly evident that this training session is intended to establish the ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’ as the doctrinal framework of the Family Federation, in place of the ‘Divine Principle’. Pastors participating in the training session will have no choice but to prepare and deliver lecture outlines based on the ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’. It is as if the ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’ has already been firmly established as the Family Federation’s doctrinal framework. They are recklessly pushing this forward, as if to deny and mock the instructions for revision and supplementation.

We are witnessing firsthand how the proud tradition of True Parents—cultivated with the ‘Divine Principle’ at its core—is being trampled upon by foolish people. Could there be anything more deeply regrettable than this? How can we possibly remain silent?

If they have nothing to hide, the professors who authored these revisions should not hide behind anonymity but reveal their real names and specify which sections each of them wrote. They will not be able to escape the judgment of history regarding the fact that they altered the ‘Divine Principle’. I would like to see them lecture on the altered content of the ‘Divine Principle’ with their own mouths. Why do these professors, who deceive people with false theories, hide in the shadows and shift all responsibility onto True Mother?

The Association is supposed to be the last bastion for defending the ‘Divine Principle’; yet, if it does not even follow instructions to revise and supplement it, for whom exactly does this Association exist?

Please stop deceiving True Mother and the Inheritor of Heaven’s Love and Blessing. How can you possibly make True Mother, who is already bearing an unbearable cross, shoulder the additional burden of ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’? It is truly lamentable. I must say that this is a scheme to shake the very foundation of the Family Federation and cause division by altering the core doctrines of the ‘Divine Principle’.

We must no longer stand idly by while some fail to place True Parents—who triumphed at the Wedding Feast of the Lamb—at the central axis of the providence, instead ranking them in terms of superiority and inferiority and advocating a one-sided providence centered solely on the Only-Begotten Daughter. How can anyone deny True Parents—who triumphed by achieving “One Mind, One Body, One Harmony, and One Core”—and foster division by ranking them in terms of superiority and inferiority?

We are now witnessing the figure of Zhao Gao, the age-old traitor who, in the presence of the king, pointed at a deer and insisted it was a horse, all while gauging the reactions of the courtiers. This is the historical anecdote of “Pointing at a deer and calling it a horse,” which took place before the successor to the First Emperor of Qin. Amid the threats of the treacherous minister Zhao Gao—who makes preposterous and false claims while singling out and seeking to execute courtiers who do not obey his words—who could possibly dare to speak out against him? If, at a training session, one lectures in accordance with the belief that the “True Parents” are the central axis of the providence, one is destined to be denounced by the treacherous minister Zhao Gao. This is because, since we are told we must lecture strictly according to the contents of the ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’, we are compelled to present only the Only-Begotten Daughter as the central axis of the providence.

If we lecture strictly according to the contents of the ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’, we must compromise the convictions we have upheld until now. This is because, unless ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’ is revised and supplemented, a conflict with ‘Divine Principle’ is inevitable. Thus, holding a training session centered on the ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’ without first revising and supplementing it is a path of apostasy. Please cancel the training sessions that are being forcibly held. I have several questions for the organizers.

1. How does the ‘Explanation’ address “God of dual characteristics,” which is the core of the Principle of Creation? The ‘Explanation’ appears to deny God of dual characteristics—what is the reason for this?

2. What is the reason for altering the tree of life, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, and especially the fruit of good and evil?

3. The ‘Explanation’ denies the Principle of Restoration. Without the foundation of faith, the foundation of substance, and the foundation for the Messiah, how can you possibly lecture on the second part of the ‘Divine Principle’? Isn’t the ‘Explanation’ denying the Providence of Restoration and the Principle of Restoration—centered on the Messiah—in the second part of the ‘Divine Principle’ in order to frame the providence of salvation as one centered on the Only-Begotten Daughter?

4. What is the reason the ‘Explanation’ alters and denies the core structure of the Principle of Creation, the Theory of the Human Fall, and the Principle of Restoration in the ‘Divine Principle’? The ‘Explanation’ alters and denies the ‘Divine Principle’, which is a system of eternal truth, and as a result, has caused a schism within the Family Federation. Who will take responsibility for this?

5. I have a question regarding the 1935 event at Mt. Myodu—namely, the event in which God called True Father during his boyhood. The book asserts that the basis for True Father’s victory at Mt. Myodu lies in the 1934 wedding of the parents of True Mother, but isn’t that basis grossly distorted? Isn’t the claim that True Father’s calling at Mt. Myodu was made possible by the victorious foundation of the Only-Begotten Daughter—True Mother, who was born ten years after the Mt. Myodu incident—far too preposterous? It is unreasonable to explain a causal relationship between the two, and I find it utterly unconvincing.

6. The Wedding Feast of the Lamb is the dream of Heavenly Parent realized for the first time in 6,000 years; it is the Holy Wedding Ceremony of the Only-Begotten Son and the Only-Begotten Daughter, born without original sin for the first time in human history. However, why does the ‘Explanation’ assert that the Wedding Feast of the Lamb is the “Holy Wedding Ceremony of the Lord of the Second Coming and the Only-Begotten Daughter”?

Doesn’t the term “Lord of the Second Coming” used here effectively demote True Father to a man who was unable to purify his own original sin? It appears to be a revival of True Father’s “tail original sin theory”—the very theory for which True Mother rebuked Professor Kim Jin-chun, telling him, “You must never give that lecture again.” Is this not the case?

Based on what I have repeatedly confirmed through True Father’s words during his lifetime, True Father is the Only-Begotten Son who was born without original sin. What is the reason we cannot call True Father the “Only-Begotten Son”?

7. Although the central axis of God’s providence is clearly the True Parents, why does ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’ define the central axis of providence as the Only-Begotten Daughter alone?

Dear leaders!

Rumors are circulating within the U.S. Family Federation that the church is facing a major crisis due to the spread of the theory that “True Father had original sin.” At a time when unity is needed more than ever, what on earth is the point of fostering division and collapse? The publication of the ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’ will only add fuel to the fire. If ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’ becomes widely circulated, it will lead to unimaginable conflict and division.

Please immediately halt the publication of the ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’ and follow the instruction to “revise and supplement” it. Why is it so difficult and burdensome to publish the ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’ in a more complete form?

Why are you ignoring the instructions to revise and supplement the text and attempting to commit a historic sin? Please declare the publication of the ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’ fundamentally invalid. Furthermore, please immediately cease all efforts to divide the Family Federation.

 October 29, 2026

 Seuk Joon-ho

The following is a rebuttal circulating within the church in response to the statement released by Mr. Seuk Joon-ho.
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《A Rebuke Dedicated to Chairman Seuk Joon-ho》

It seems I have no choice but to take up my pen to address Chairman Seuk Joon-ho. Please do not take offense if I omit the honorific “Chairman.” In fact, I would like you to understand that simply addressing you as “Mr.” instead of using your title is more than sufficient courtesy.

Mr. Seuk Joon-ho kept his mouth shut for over ten years, yet now that a young upstart has wounded his petty pride, he is spouting all manner of things indiscriminately, laying bare his own lack of character.

Many people are likely surprised, thinking, “Is this really the kind of person Mr. Seuk Joon-ho is?” That’s because he has managed to put on a good front for so long. However, Mr. Seuk Joon-ho is exactly that kind of person. He is the very embodiment of “Zhao Gao,” whom you yourself mentioned in your writing. Mother—whom True Father discovered among fallen women, raised, and devoted his entire life to teaching and nurturing—what did she say in front of people like Mr. Seuk Joon-ho after True Father passed away?

Mother stated that she was born without original sin and had come to understand Heaven’s Will and Providence on her own. And did she not say that she had chosen True Father—who was born of a fallen lineage—in order to fulfill God’s Will; that True Father should originally have waited for True Mother without marrying, but because he married too early, he ended up with a “tail”; that although he went to North Korea and endured hardships to indemnify for that, he was ultimately chosen by the Only-Begotten Daughter, thereby removing that “tail,” and that she herself had thus taken her place as True Mother on her own?

To top it all off, even in court, when asked by the opposing attorney, “Did Father have original sin?” she avoided giving a clear answer and instead stated, “All of Father’s brothers were born with original sin,” thereby indirectly suggesting that Father was also such a person. There are numerous other unbearable words spoken by Mother that senior officials like Mr. Seuk Joon-ho heard firsthand, but even this much alone is enough to overturn the fundamental axis of the Providence. What exactly was Mr. Seuk Joon-ho doing while sitting in on such remarks? Was he simply remaining silent, or was he—like Zhao Gao—going along with Mother’s words by saying, “You are absolutely correct”?

I have never heard of Mr. Seuk Joon-ho risking his life to offer frank advice to Mother. After hearing such remarks, what actions did Mr. Seuk Joon-ho take outside those meetings? Did he submit a petition filled with earnest concern, urging Mother to adopt the correct way of thinking? Or did Mr. Seuk Joon-ho sternly instruct Director Yoon Young-ho—whom he had recommended to Mother and who had risen to become the supreme leader—not to become a figure like Zhao Gao, but to serve Mother properly? Indeed, none of that ever happened, did it? Wasn’t Mr. Seuk Joon-ho, just like the other church elders, going around chanting the “Song of the Dragon Soaring Through the Heavens” to praise Mother, the Only-Begotten Daughter?

Aren’t they still making a big fuss about how Father and Mother are “one in heart and mind”? Did Mr. Seuk Joon-ho really not know that this ‘Explanation of the Theory of True Parents’ was produced under Mother’s strong direction, and that the theologians who received those instructions—believing the impact would be too great if they incorporated her guidance verbatim—struggled to water down the content and published a version tailored to Mother’s acceptance, even going so far as to describe Father as having been born without original sin? Now that the situation has become this serious, his attempt to distance himself in order to evade responsibility seems nothing short of pitiful.

It seems you’ve played your last card, but if that doesn’t work at all, do you intend to fight the young people again? I wish you would act in a way that does your name some justice.

Unless we’re prepared to make a life-or-death decision—to settle this once and for all, even at the cost of our own life—there is no way for us to survive.