3) Figures representing Christianity
3. Martin Luther (1483-1546, founder of the German Reformation)
If the Divine Principle had been known, the Reformation would not have been necessary
First, I would like to express my gratitude and respect. I’d like to write this letter out of gratitude to the Reverend Sun Myung Moon, who discovered this excellent thought for us. I, Luther, have practiced a life of faith on the basis of innumerable experiences of God’s love. As I participated in this seminar, I had complicated feelings, because the Reformation might emerge as an event that brought sadness to God.
It is proper to call the Reverend Sun Myung Moon True Parents of all humankind and Lord of the Second Advent. What can I give in return for this mercy? I’d like to thank him for conveying Heavenly secrets arranged logically in this seminar. I have confidence that the way of salvation for humankind is opened.
Divine Principle is absolute truth that embraces all philosophy and religious thought. If Divine Principle, systematically expressed as it is, has appeared in the time of Luther, the Reformation wouldn’t have been necessary and many lives would not have been sacrificed. It is regretful that many people were sacrificed in the name of religion.
If religious people only knew Divine Principle, the walls between religions, races and viewpoints would have disappeared. Why has the truth emerged at this time in history? I can do nothing but regret as I look back our history, full of conflict and friction.
Through which name should I express the deepest respect and gratitude to you, Reverend Sun Myung Moon? I am deeply moved and am full of gratitude. I pray that disasters on earth may come to an end by conveying Divine Principle widely, even to the end of the earth, and that the world of God’s love actually will appear on earth while you are alive.
Reverend Sun Myung Moon, the Lord of Second Advent, I still don’t have the right to call you "Father," do I? The Lord has come as Parents of all humankind, but humankind must discipline themselves and be reborn as true children. I think it will take a long time until I become true child. Can you accept a figure like me as your child?
Reverend Moon, I will make my best effort to become a true child. Thank you from bottom of my heart for discovering the Heavenly secret for us. I’d like to finish this letter by expressing my deepest gratitude. Thank you very much. Truly thank you very much. I will do my best for this truth.
Martin Luther — 2001. 9. 16 |