Raising Children In God's Will (023) Chapter 1. True Family Section 2. Formation of the True Family and Lineage
6) Watch the Phenomenon of Indifference to the Old in Western Society - 2
Well, what about the Americans? Should they look down on the aged? [No, they shouldn't] It is natural that the young should respect the old. Seen from this point of view, Eastern society appears more moralistic than Western society.
In other words, it can be said that the former is more high-minded than the latter, compared to God' ideal of love. So the West should go back to the East. It is high time for them to do so.
If Rev. Moon lived in Western society, would he find this idea and concept? [No] (laughing) They are far distanced in the field of ideals and concepts. What I say is far closer to the Eastern idea.
Which family system do you have to follow? [We have to follow the Eastern family system] If you go somewhere in Eastern society, you may find a young woman who won't get married until she dies, in order to serve her grandparents. Well, she may be miserable. But seen in the light of the Universe, is she still miserable? Or is she happy?".
From the individual point of view, she might be unhappy, but from the Universal point of view, she must be a good example.
She might be too old to get married and too old to have a baby, just serving her grandparents, which is miserable individually, but she will bring a blessing into the family of her brothers and sisters, seen from light of the Universe and the future.
What does this mean? It means that the family can get a blessing thanks to her. For instance, if a woman of the Moon family would do so, her family will receive a multiplied blessing. In the same manner, if Korean women would do so, Korea will have lots of blessing. (184-66)
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