Self-proclaimed Messiah, Sun Myung Moon dies

Self-proclaimed Messiah, Rev. Sun Myung Moon of South Korea died of organ failure at a hospital in Gapyeong, South Korea Sunday, September 3 – he was 92. In 1954 Moon founded the Unification Church, one of the world’s most controversial religious organizations, it’s members, are often referred too as “Moonies” .  The church is most known for its mass weddings involving thousands of participants at a time and has been involved in various lawsuits in relation to way it acquired funds, property and followers.  In 2004 at a luncheon with US Congressmen, Moon referred to himself as “humanity’s savior”. Moon believes that Jesus was unsuccessful in his attempt to save mankind because he was unable to marry and have children before his crucification. Moon saw himself as the man to do what Jesus was unable to do, to purify mankind.  Moon’s business empire spans dozens of firms involved in construction, food, education and media. He is also the founder of several international newspapers including the Washington Times. 

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