Applied Unificationism

T he theological presupposition, based on movement teachings, is that the family is God’s eternal purpose of creation and eternal dwelling place of God on earth. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://appliedunificationism.com/2022/04/04/a-proposal-for-a-new-way-of-worship/

Let us look at platforms and the purpose of building them. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://appliedunificationism.com/2022/03/21/building-a-platform-for-peace/

Since the creation of Adam and Eve — according to the Bible, or the evolution of humans, if you prefer Darwin — it seems humankind has been hurling itself towards self-annihilation and the destruction of the planet. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://appliedunificationism.com/2022/03/07/the-unity-of-science-and-religion-how-we-can-save-ourselves-and-the-planet-from-ourselves%ef%bf%bc/

A memoir is a treasure trove filled with precious nuggets of information about a person’s life. No matter how well you may think you know someone, reading their memoir illuminates parts of their life that you knew little to nothing about. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://appliedunificationism.com/2022/02/21/learning-from-therese-stewart-true-pioneer-of-faith/

A Unificationist heart cherishes reconciliation and abhors accusation. If we connect with God’s heart, practice true love and attend our Heavenly Parent, we include others. Working to extinguish controversies, antagonism and accusation, we think and work together. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://appliedunificationism.com/2022/01/31/the-end-of-accusation-unificationist-lessons-from-the-dreyfus-affair/

I have been thinking about chaplaincy and its value as well as about my own personal experience with a specific chaplain. As a result of this reflection, I had a powerful “ah-ha” moment: Chaplaincy training is one of the most profound experiences for a seminary student and for those in ministry. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://appliedunificationism.com/2021/12/20/chaplaincy-a-gift-from-heaven/

When the test result came back positive a few weeks before Thanksgiving, I couldn’t believe my eyes. I’d followed all the recommendations — two vaccine shots, physical distancing, mask-wearing, hand-washing — yet still, I was infected with the COVID-19 virus... This episode is also available as a blog post: http://appliedunificationism.com/2021/12/06/let-your-light-shine-before-others-spiritual-formation-in-the-age-of-covid-19/

German Chancellor Angela Merkel stepped down in early December after 16 years of political leadership. This unassuming person won international recognition as a model of leadership and was considered the most influential woman of the world for the past ten years. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://appliedunificationism.com/2021/11/29/constant-germany-lessons-of-steadiness-in-an-uncertain-world/

Headwing society is one in which elites and the general population have a symbiotic and trusting relationship in all social institutions. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://appliedunificationism.com/2021/11/15/balancing-elites-and-masses-in-two-legislative-bodies/

Religions pick up a lot of baggage in the course of a couple thousand years.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://appliedunificationism.com/2019/04/29/excuse-my-religion-while-it-slips-into-something-more-comfortable/