Healthy families contribute to a healthy society. Yet modern trends show a decline in stable marriages and in family values and virtues. This presentation focuses on the family as an effective instrument for creating social harmony and building a foundation for lasting peace.
The document discusses the Christian family structure according to the Bible, covering the roles and duties of wives, husbands, children, and parents. It provides numerous Bible verses to support each topic. The key points covered are:
- Wives should submit to and respect their husbands. Husbands should love their wives as Christ loved the church.
- Children should obey and honor their parents. Parents should bring up children in the instruction and discipline of the Lord through teaching God's word.
- The family is designed and instituted by God, with marriage between one man and one woman. Parents have a duty to nurture and instruct their children spiritually.
This document is Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation titled "Amoris Laetitia", addressed to bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated persons, Christian married couples, and all the lay faithful on the topic of love in the family. It contains 9 chapters that discuss Jesus' teachings on family, the current reality and challenges faced by families, marriage and conjugal love, responsible parenthood, raising children, accompanying and caring for people in complex family situations, and the spirituality of marriage and family. The exhortation emphasizes promoting family as the primary place for transmitting the faith to children.
This document discusses how God is pouring out His Holy Spirit on children around the world. It provides several examples of children in countries like Nepal, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Ethiopia, Peru, Cuba, Spain, Scotland, Dubai, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and India experiencing the Holy Spirit through prophesying, speaking in tongues, having visions, experiencing being slain in the Spirit, intercessory prayer, worship, preaching, and healing. The document encourages the reader to help carry revival to children in their own nation through the power of the Holy Spirit.
is a holy sacrament, officiated by a priest, of uniting a man to a woman. Through this holy sacrament, the man and woman become one, for as the Lord Jesus said, “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife and the two shall become one flesh. So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate” (Matthew 19:5,6).
When questioned by Pharisees about the greatest commandment, Jesus responds that the greatest is to love God with all one's heart, soul, and mind. The second greatest commandment is to love your neighbor as yourself. Jesus says that following these two commandments fulfills the whole of Jewish law and prophecy. Loving God means making him the focus of one's entire being. Loving neighbors requires a supernatural ability to feel what others feel and put their needs first, which can only come through living according to the Spirit rather than human nature.
This document discusses God's plan for the traditional Christian family and threats to the family from modern society. It outlines God's intention for marriage and family as between one man and one woman, with children being a gift from God. It notes many broken homes today and challenges to the definition of family. The document warns that societies focus on materialism has reduced the importance of family. It cites private revelations predicting the family will be under attack by evil forces promoting compromise and a "culture of death" through policies like abortion, euthanasia, and same-sex marriage. The document expresses the family is currently under threat but will ultimately be victorious through faith.
This document discusses discerning one's vocation in life and identifies three ways that God calls people: married life, single-blessedness, and priesthood or religious life. It provides biblical examples of calls including Abraham, Moses, Isaiah and Peter. It then gives short descriptions of each of the three vocations, noting that marriage is a call to create family through love, faith and hope, that being single does not mean unwanted but that God has bigger plans, and that priesthood and religious life involve belonging to all families while belonging to none and staying single for God's glory.
The Mass or Eucharist is the central act of worship in the Catholic Church, which it describes as "the source and summit of the Christian life". It consists of two main parts: the Liturgy of the Word, involving readings from scripture and a homily; and the Liturgy of the Eucharist, which includes the consecration of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ and Holy Communion. The term "Mass" comes from the Latin word missa, originally meaning "dismissal" but took on a deeper meaning referring to "mission".
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The Salesian Sisters General Chapter is
“An exceptionally important time of reflection, assessment and guidance in a common search for God’s will”.
The aim: “ To study the problems relative to the various social and common cultural situations. Together they will make decisions designed to increase the vitality of the Institute, in fidelity to the spirit of its origins and to the Church at that particular moment in history”
Confirmation is a sacrament that celebrates the full outpouring of the Holy Spirit on a baptized person. It completes the grace received in baptism and imprints an indelible spiritual mark or seal. The biblical foundations are Jesus' own baptism and anointing by the Spirit, and the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles at Pentecost. While bishops are the original ministers, priests may also administer confirmation. Candidates renew their baptismal promises through laying on of hands and anointing with chrism, an oil blessed by the bishop representing the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
The document discusses the Catholic understanding of sacraments. It defines sacraments as outward signs instituted by Christ that give grace by signifying and causing inward spiritual effects. It explains that sacraments are efficacious symbols that do more than just point to grace, but actually bring it about. There are seven sacraments in the Catholic tradition divided into categories of initiation, healing, and mission/service. The sacraments are seen as channels of God's grace that communicate divine life to those who receive them.
The document defines and describes the Catholic Church. It explains that the Church is the People of God, the Body of Christ, and the Bride of Christ. It is also one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. The Church has a hierarchy with the Pope at its head and includes bishops, priests, and lay faithful. It also notes that Vatican City is the physical home and city-state of the Catholic Church.
Sacrificing himself for the chance to gain back a fearful, hopeless, unfocussed and prideful human race so that they could lived in His peace.
It is the act of giving. It is also unconditional not in terms of feelings or emotions but in God's perfectly ways of love.
This prayer requests the Holy Spirit to fill the hearts of the faithful with the fire of God's love and asks God to send forth the Spirit to create new life. It references Jesus' promise before ascending to heaven to send the Holy Spirit and asks that the same Spirit may perfect the work of God's grace and love in our lives. It then requests seven specific gifts of the Holy Spirit: fear of the Lord, piety, fortitude, knowledge, understanding, counsel, and wisdom. It closes by asking God to teach us to be faithful disciples and animate us with God's Spirit in all ways.
The document discusses what the Church is. It states that the Church is the mystical body of Christ, established by God on earth to gather humanity to divine life in heaven. It notes that God desires all the faithful to be united to him and one another in the mystical body. The Church is the instrument for the salvation of all. It also discusses the four marks of the Church - that it is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. Jesus Christ founded the Church and gave authority to the apostles and St. Peter to govern it.
This document discusses man's purpose and God's will according to several Bible passages. It argues that when humans do their own will, it displeases God, but fearing God and keeping his commandments is man's whole duty. God's will includes sanctification, discerning his will through doing good works, giving thanks in all circumstances, and pressing toward the goal in Christ. The document encourages readers to fear God, keep his commandments, and follow God's will for their lives in order to please him.
The document discusses what Advent is, including that it is a liturgical season in the Christian calendar that begins 4 Sundays before Christmas and is a time of preparation for celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. It also explains how Advent is celebrated through things like Advent wreaths, calendars, and the Jesse tree, with the overall message being one of both penitence and joyful expectation of Christ's coming.
The document outlines the sacrament of marriage in the Catholic tradition, including the ordinary ministers (husband and wife in the Western tradition, officiating priest in the Eastern tradition), the matter (a Christian man and woman), symbolic elements used (ring, veil, cord, candle, coins, confetti), the form (exchange of wedding vows), and the two purposes of marriage - the unitive purpose of growing mutual love between spouses and the procreative purpose of generating and educating children.
The document defines sacraments from the perspectives of St. Paul, St. Augustine, and St. Thomas Aquinas. It describes sacraments as mysteries that reveal God's plan, as signs that point to spiritual grace, and as efficacious symbols that cause what they symbolize. The document outlines the elements, purposes, functions, and divisions of the seven sacraments instituted by Christ: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. It provides details on the significance and effects of each individual sacrament.
The document provides information about Lent and the Easter Triduum. It discusses that Lent is the 40-day period before Easter focusing on self-examination and fasting. Ash Wednesday recognizes mortality and repentance through ashes. The number 40 symbolizes testing and renewal. The Easter Triduum commemorates Jesus' last supper, trial, crucifixion, time in the tomb, and resurrection. John 19 scripture discusses Jesus' pierced side and fulfillment of prophecy. The Easter Vigil celebrates Christ's resurrection as the high point of the year.
This document discusses key qualities of being part of God's family according to 1 John:
1) We should continue in Christ so that we will be confident and unashamed when he returns.
2) Righteousness is a trait of those born of God - if we see righteous behavior in others, we can recognize them as children of God.
3) God's love for his children is so great that it makes us his very own children by adoption.
The document explores these family virtues through various biblical passages and commentary.
This document discusses family values and structures in different cultures and political contexts. It begins by defining family values as the concept that nuclear families are the basic cultural units. It then examines the concept of family values in Australian politics, British politics, Chinese Confucianism, and U.S. politics. Republican and Democratic party stances on family-related issues in the U.S. are also contrasted. The document goes on to discuss child raising, the roles and independence of young adults and the elderly, as well as nuclear and extended family structures. It concludes by noting both stability and changes in family roles and structures over time.
this presentation about family
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1-The meaning of family
2- The importance of parent’s
3-The value of family in the community
Firstly . The family is mean this group of persons in society collocated by love and kindness also it is means believing, loving, and supporting each other, in addition. family like branches on a tree. we all grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one. thıs root means father and mother. Secondly, The father is very important person in the family because he like leader of ships or army. The father learns his children believe and be brave to face difficult of life moreover gives children different information about life and convey his experience for children.
The mother she is very important persons i the family too. Because she has many responsibilities in a family she learn children the respect and manners and give children love and forgiveness. prophet Mohammad says Paradise is under the feet of mothers.The parents in Iraq suffer from fear and sadness in their children because terrorism does not distinguish between one kill anyone. finally the family it is important thing in society because the society depends on activities of famil Rina Y and roles in life. If the family was good and graduation the good child it is mean society educated and have the high level of the knowledge and information also have scientist with a best experience. In end society without it is mean no life and the family it gift from( The God Allah) for the persons to live in life with love and kindness we should feel in this Grace and we thank (God Allah) for this, because how many people without family and homeless thank you for listen me
Raising children is a major responsibility that requires imparting a value system to help guide them. As young adults, children are encouraged to leave home and begin independent lives between 18-21 years old. For elderly family members, financial support often comes from social security rather than dependence on family. While the nuclear family is traditionally considered the standard family structure in the US, extended families including grandparents and other relatives are more common in other cultures. The modern American family is changing with higher rates of separation, divorce, and single-parent families resulting in less stable structures.
Family values are beliefs that hold the nuclear family as the essential moral unit of society. The document discusses key family values across cultures such as communication, love and respect, honesty and forgiveness, flexibility, and education. These values establish healthy relationships through open communication, a nurturing environment, credibility, problem solving as a unit, and opportunities through education. Flexibility and belonging also create loyalty and understanding different perspectives within the family structure.
This document outlines family relationships and includes terms for grandparents, parents, children, grandchildren, great-grandparents, step-parents, aunts/uncles, siblings, in-laws, and cousins. It also notes specific relationships like twin brothers and only son.
The document is a family tree that lists the names of family members and their relationships. It includes generations of a family from grandparents down to grandchildren and details the connections between family members such as mother-daughter and sibling relationships. The family tree is used to test understanding of different familial roles by asking the reader to identify specific relationships between members.
This document discusses different perspectives on the family and various family forms in the Caribbean. It begins by defining the family and describing its functions from a functionalist perspective, including reproduction, socialization, economics, and providing love and belonging. It then discusses the family from a conflict perspective, noting that the nuclear family reflects capitalist values. It outlines different family forms in the Caribbean, including the nuclear family, extended family, single parent family, sibling household, and common-law family. It concludes by examining the impact of family on Caribbean society and culture, including on individuals, groups like African and Muslim families, women, education, and perspectives on the family institution.
The document discusses the importance of family and provides an example of the Simpson family tree. It notes that a family with a brave father, prudent mother, obedient child, and compliant sibling will form a strong and indestructible home. The Simpson family tree is used to show the members of that fictional family, including grandparents, parents, children, uncles, and aunts. It emphasizes that family is the most important thing in our lives and should be loved and cared for.
What is the Marriage Blessing? It's a chance to re-affirm your marriage vows, make a new start and gain God's blessing. To compliment the Marriage Blessing, we run relationship courses and marriage enrichment seminars. This is an overview of what it's all about.
This document discusses the importance of family ethics and values in establishing peace. It outlines three levels of peace: individual peace through virtue and character; family and social peace through God-centered marriage and devoted couples; and world peace through a harmonious environment and prosperity for all. The family is presented as the foundation for spiritual life and stability in society across many religious traditions. Unificationism promotes absolute sexual ethics of purity before marriage and fidelity within marriage to support stable family relationships. Strong families are seen as key to happier individuals, less social problems, and greater national prosperity.
1. The document discusses the origins and characteristics of conjugal love between men and women from both theological and philosophical perspectives.
2. It argues that God designed men and women to exist as complements to each other, to unite in marriage and form families through which life and lineage are transmitted.
3. The union of husband and wife in the act of love is described as the most profound expression of their conjugal love, which should be total, faithful, exclusive, intimate, and open to new life.
1. The document discusses the origins and characteristics of conjugal love between men and women from both theological and philosophical perspectives.
2. It argues that God designed men and women to exist as complements to each other, to unite in marriage and form families through which life and lineage are transmitted.
3. The union of husband and wife in the act of love is described as the most profound expression of their conjugal love, which should be total, faithful, exclusive, sexual, intimate, and open to new life.
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This document discusses the importance of strengthening families in the 21st century from the perspective of Unificationism. It argues that healthy families are the foundation for peace in three areas: the individual, society, and the world. When families are stable and God-centered, with fidelity, love and respect between spouses and parents and children, they can serve as building blocks for peaceful communities and nations. The document also briefly outlines views from other world religions that emphasize the significance of strong family values and relationships.
This lesson will:
• Compare two lineages to show the relationship between family-building and nation-building.
• Show that a clear conscience is rooted in true love, life and lineage.
• Explain the relationship of and interaction between lineage and marriage.
• Demonstrate that honoring lineage is an important practice that will strengthen a couple’s marriage and a family’s destiny (and vice versa).
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This is a talk for parents on how to talk to your kids about their sexuality starting at aged 3 all the way up to 18. This talk focuses on Theology of the Body and gives resources and so much more. The recorded talk that goes with it can be accessed here: http://archive.org/details/BeyondTheBirdsAndTheBeesRaisingPureChildren
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Abstract: In today’s world, marital failure, divorce rates and illegitimate births are increasing at an alarming rate. Crimes, drugs, poverty and sexually transmitted diseases are rooted in the breakdown of the family. Good families produce good citizens, who produce good nations, which ultimately impact upon the world in a good way. Bad families produce deeply troubled citizens who form a deeply troubled nation, hence a deeply troubled world. Family values are essential to build up a peaceful world because family is the first institution where a child is born, grow and learn values. In this respect, religions play a vital role in promoting values or family values which assign rights and responsibilities of family members. Thus, the present study is a different type of study which is a humble endeavor to make a comparative study of the rights and responsibilities of family members in different religions. All religions hold more or less similar ideals regarding rights and responsibilities of family members. Therefore, some hold that ‘all religions are at base but one’. This does not mean that they are altogether similar. They are different in practicing rites and ceremonies but similar in promoting moral values. Though all religions are similar in promoting values, but their expressions are different and unique.
God created humans to be objects of God's love. When Adam and Eve fell, their relationships and humanity's purpose were corrupted. Restoration involves repairing damaged relationships from the fall and fulfilling the original three blessings of being fruitful, multiplying, and having dominion, through developing one's character and establishing godly families and societies. An example is how Sarah restored her position as Eve by resisting Pharaoh's advances and remaining faithful to Abraham.
The document discusses several factors that can negatively impact marriages and potentially lead to divorce. These include adultery, financial problems between spouses, work stress from demanding jobs, and undiagnosed depression which can cause mood swings and detachment from family. Addressing the underlying issues through open communication between spouses and seeking help from professionals like counselors or financial advisors is important to strengthening marriages.
The document discusses various topics related to the family including its definition, structure, functions, types, and changes over time. Specifically, it notes that the family provides for enduring relationships and is where children develop basic attitudes. It also functions to satisfy basic needs, socialize children, and serves economic purposes. The document outlines different types of families based on structure, residence, marriage, and descent. It further discusses the roles and changing nature of the modern family.
The document discusses marriage as a sacrament from both a historical and theological perspective. Historically, the Catholic Church's views on marriage evolved from the 2nd to 5th centuries when marriage was seen mainly as a way to beget children, to the Middle Ages when it became firmly established as one of the seven sacraments in the Catholic tradition. Theologically, a sacramental marriage is defined by its permanence, openness to procreation, and commitment to loving fidelity between spouses. The ceremony involves an exchange of vows and rings that symbolize the couple's lifelong commitment in Christ.
This document summarizes and discusses the uniqueness of Christian families. It begins by discussing how family life was viewed historically by philosophers like Aristotle and theologians. It then outlines five aspects that characterize the uniqueness of Christian families: their role in establishing peace, their mission and spirituality, role in social transformation and formation of conscience, role as a basic human community, and prophetic role. It also discusses the current ground realities facing families, factors influencing them like technology and media, and their impacts like individualism. It concludes by noting implications for the church in responding to concerns around understanding the role of Christian families.
The document discusses changes in modern family styles in America, including declining rates of traditional nuclear families and rising rates of divorce, single parenthood, and blended families. It also examines how social factors like economics, media, and politics impact families. Additionally, it outlines that the Bible portrays diverse family configurations and that the early church viewed itself as a family of believers. The church should support all types of families and minister in a way that creates a caring community for people of all situations.
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The document discusses how family life can be a context for spiritual formation and social transformation. It describes the family as a "domestic church" where members come to know God through their relationships with one another. When families live out works of mercy and care for those in need, they contribute to creating a more just society. The embodied and relational nature of family experiences, such as birth and death, can reveal profound spiritual truths.
This document is the preface to a book titled "A TO Z OF HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS" written by Pastor Elijah Sunday Oguntade. It discusses the importance of relationships and maintaining healthy bonds. It notes that relationships are essential to human existence. The book aims to provide principles for growing and sustaining peaceful, spiritual relationships focused on families and couples. It shares lessons the author learned over 40 years of marriage to help readers. The preface expresses appreciation for the opportunity to publish this book and help others through the wisdom gained.
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This document discusses different definitions and types of families. It explores marriage structures like polygyny, polyandry, and polygamy. A family can consist of nuclear, extended, family of orientation, or family of procreation relationships. The document also examines theories about family from functionalist, conflict, and symbolic interactionist perspectives, and discusses trends like divorce, cohabitation, and diversity in modern families.
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The document provides an overview of events organized by the Universal Peace Federation from 2000 to 2015, including assemblies, conferences, tours, and summits focused on peace, governance, and interreligious harmony in locations like New York City, Washington D.C., Seoul, and Tokyo. Some of the key events mentioned are the inaugural UPF convocation in 2005, a 100 city world peace tour in 2005, and annual world summits held in Seoul, Korea starting in 2013 to address topics like peace, security and human development.
The United Nations International Day of Peace is observed annually on September 21 to honor a cessation of hostilities and promote peace. In 2015, over 35 chapters of the Universal Peace Federation celebrated in at least 11 regions and 35 countries with events such as peace walks, interfaith ceremonies, and appointing new Ambassadors for Peace. Celebrations involved thousands of participants, including students, educators, religious and community leaders who discussed topics like conflict resolution, interfaith harmony, and building a more peaceful world.
The Universal Peace Federation and its Ambassadors for Peace have organized commemorations of the International Day of Peace each year since 2008 in over 104 nations and 250 cities worldwide. They have held various events annually on or around September 21st to honor the UN's call for peace, including celebrations in the Dominican Republic in 2008, activities in Afghanistan in 2009, and youth programs in Burkina Faso in 2010.
The document summarizes information about the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and its World Summit 2015 event. The UPF is an NGO dedicated to building peace through spiritual values. It organized the World Summit 2015 in Seoul to address issues of peace, security, and development. The summit brought together international leaders, including heads of state, to discuss how to prevent and resolve conflicts from spiritual perspectives.
In order to have citizens capable of creating peace in the world, we need stable families that instill values and capacities for peacebuilding. Marriage and the family serve a unique and essential purpose for optimum human development. Research is showing that straying from that purpose weakens the family, increasing disadvantages for the next generation and the future. Clarifying the value of the family will help us strengthen this essential building block of peace.
Observances by the Universal Peace Federation and partner organizations of World Interfaith Harmony Week 2013
World peace can be fully accomplished only when the wisdom and efforts of the world’s religious leaders are combined cooperatively and respectfully with the endeavors of national political leaders. Absent the recognition of spiritual principles, the world has drifted increasingly toward analyses and prescriptions that are materialistic and secular in nature. In so doing, we have lost sight of the profound wisdom to be found in humanity’s spiritual heritage.
Global institutions must be built on a foundation that takes into
Observances of UN International Women's Day 2011
The Universal Peace Federation upholds the essential value and central role of women in peacebuilding and human development.
UPF affirms the need for women to serve in leadership positions throughout the world in all sectors of society.
UPF recognizes the equal value of men and women. Their absolute value derives from a common origin, God. God is the origin of both men and women, and all of God’s creation manifests complementary masculine and feminine aspects.
Men and women are extensions and manifestations of God’s harmonious masculinity and femininity. The complementary relationship between men and women expresses the wholeness of human experience. Thus, there should be no gender discrimination but rather harmony of the sexes through love.
Throughout history, women have taken the leading role in cultivating families as the dwelling places of peace, love, and health in shaping the individual character of children, and in fostering harmonious social relationships. In the family, both father and mother are equally entitled to reverence and honor. The path toward establishing global peace begins with strengthening families.
The ideal of peace is at the core of all religions. Through dialogue and mutual understanding, there can be peace among religions, and peace among religions is a necessary prerequisite for world peace. Women can and should play a central role in promoting interfaith understanding and cooperation.
UPF emphasizes the essential importance of women in addressing issues of peace and development in all sectors, including politics, business, culture, and religion. Women must be encouraged and empowered to assume leadership roles in the resolution of conflict, peacebuilding, and sustainable development.
UPF supports the achievement of the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals, which include improved status, education, health, and physical well-being of women. Six of these eight goals are related to women; therefore, by uplifting the condition of women, the Millennium Development Goals will be advanced.
Highlights of the Universal Peace Federation's activities around the world in 2014.
On local, national, and global levels, interreligious councils provide a platform for people of diverse faiths to contribute their wisdom and work effectively for peace alongside representatives of government, business, and civil society.
UPF acknowledges the need for careful and measurable use of enforcement such as political, military, and civil power to sustain lasting peace. At the same time we strongly emphasize the pursuit of internal solutions that are essential to peacebuilding. UPF has been a leading exponent of “track two” diplomacy, with particular emphasis on the role and responsibility of religious and spiritual leaders to transcend historical self-interest and pursue the ideal of “One family under God.”
UPF is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. We support and promote the work of the United Nations and the achievement of sustainable development goals.
Marriage, parenting, and the family are the foundations of sustainable human development and the building blocks of society. Educational programs present the personal and social benefits of marriage, promote a marriage-friendly culture, teach relationship skills, and encourage spiritual growth through relationships.
UPF's leadership conferences and seminars focus on the urgent need for new vision and leadership based on core values and universal principles of peacebuilding.
Service-learning programs bring together youth from different cultures and religions in order to promote mutual understanding and respect. Participants serve a community in need, visit religious and historic sites, and learn communication and team-building skills.
Observances of the UN International Day of Peace, September 21, 2014 organized by the Universal Peace Federation in Albania, Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, Benin, Bolivia, Cambodia, Canada, Central African Republic, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Estonia, France, Gabon, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, LIthuania, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Moldova, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Russia, San Marino, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, and the US.
The theme for the International Day of Peace 2014 was "The Rights of Peoples to Peace."
Along with human rights, there are human responsibilities. In order for human rights to be honored, respected and practiced, each individual should appreciate and practice his or her own portion of responsibilities. Likewise, in order for "we the peoples" to enjoy the "right of peace" it is necessary for each of us to work to build a world of peace, that is, a world of mutual respect and cooperation that goes beyond barriers of religion, ethnicity, culture and nationality.
Marriage and family are the fundamental building blocks of society. When the family is healthy and stable, society becomes healthy and stable. When husband and wife love and respect one another, fully appreciative each one's value and each one's dignity, then respect for rights naturally follow. The family is the school of ethics and, in this capacity, the school of human rights. Through good parenting practices that underscore the value, dignity and rights of each and every human being, we move the world toward peace, one family at a time.
For many people of faith, human rights have their root and origin in our Creator. There are compelling arguments to suggest that the largely secularized understanding of human rights has its foundation in spiritual and religious understandings of human beings as inherently sacred, and each one equally valuable.
Universal Peace Federation's World Summit 2014, Seoul, Korea, August 9-13, 2014 on "Peace, Security and Development" with sessions on the Americas, Europe and Eurasia, the Middle East and Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, and the relevance of religion for peace and development.
The Universal Peace Federation and its global network of Ambassadors for Peace bring universal, spiritual principles to the task of resolving conflict and reconciling the divided human family. International Leadership Conferences, symposia and peace councils offer opportunities for high-level consultations. These are complemented by "track II" diplomacy and grass-roots programs that build support for a culture of peace.
World peace can be fully accomplished only when the wisdom and efforts of the world’s religious leaders are combined cooperatively and respectfully with the endeavors of national political leaders. Absent the recognition of spiritual principles, the world has drifted increasingly toward analyses and prescriptions that are materialistic and secular in nature. In so doing, we have lost sight of the profound wisdom to be found in humanity’s spiritual heritage.
Global institutions must be built on a foundation that takes into account the full potential of the human being, not only as a political, economic, and social being, but also as a spiritual being with spiritual needs and a capacity for spiritual wisdom and insight. The legacy of the world’s great saints, prophets, sages, and spiritual leaders cannot be denied or discounted without ignoring what is most fundamental about the human being.
In too many ways the history of religion has been marked by narrow sectarianism, strife, and competitive struggle with other faiths, all to the detriment of the cherished goals and teachings of the founders and scriptures. This cannot continue. The need to eliminate corruption, selfishness, and bad governance applies not only to all nations but also to all of the world’s religions.
Lasting peace depends on cooperative partnerships between governments and religions, as well as NGOs and representatives of the private sector. The United Nations can benefit from a council of religious and spiritual leaders to bring broad vision and wisdom to the effort to address critical global problems. International conferences, publications, networking, and on-the-ground activism are mechanisms for interfaith cooperation and lay a foundation for spiritual renewal at the United Nations.
A handbook for Universal Peace Federation Ambassadors for Peace. The Universal Peace Federation is a global network of individuals and organizations dedicated to building a world of peace centered on universal spiritual and moral values along with principles of good governance. See www.upf.org
Executive report of a Universal Peace Federation conference in Jerusalem, Dec. 19-22, 2013, on "Interreligious and International Relations in the Middle East: Toward Peace and Stability," by Dr. Nurit Hirschfeld, Director, Jerusalem Forum for Interfaith and Cooperation among Religions
An overview of the vision in the US and Russia for a Bering Strait Crossing going back more than 100 years, including adventurous swimmers and kiteboarders, engineering challenges, architectural concept drawings, and comparisons with notable canals, tunnels, and transcontinental railway systems that have transformed commerce, transportation, history and culture.
Observances of the UN International Day of Families, May 15, 2014, with the theme "Families Matter for the Achievement of Development Goals."
The Universal Peace Federation affirms the value of the family as the core unit of society. The family has formed the basis for communities, societies and civilizations throughout the ages. Virtually all the world’s religions teach the sacred value of marriage and family. The family is the school of love. It is also the school of virtue, ethics and citizenship.
The cohesion and stability of the family are prerequisites for a healthy and stable society. Conversely, the breakdown of the family contributes to a wide range of social problems. By strengthening the family, we can build a stronger base of social capital that will enhance the overall quality of life for everyone.
The natural family is grounded in marriage, the cornerstone of the family. Children benefit from having loving parents, a mother and father, who are committed to the well-being of their sons and daughters. There is no greater joy and no greater responsibility than that of raising boys and girls to become mature, socially-engaged and successful men and women. This is the role and responsibility of parents and grandparents.
Traditional marriage and family are being challenged in a variety of ways at this time in history, by poverty, migration, displacement, urbanization, conflict, disease, etc. In addition, some question the value of traditional marriage and family. Others seek to redefine them. Despite these challenges, men and women the world over still aspire to build strong, loving, lasting marriages and, as parents, to raise children who prosper and flourish.
The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) was launched in 2005 to promote peacebuilding initiatives around the world. UPF focuses on interfaith peacebuilding, strengthening relationships with the United Nations, addressing issues of peace and security, and empowering youth and families. Some of UPF's key activities include hosting interfaith dialogues and conferences, organizing events at the UN, commemorating days like the International Day of Peace, and supporting peace walks, service projects, and sports tournaments that engage youth. UPF's founders have also undertaken peace tours across multiple countries in North America, South America, and other regions to promote their message of peace.
The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) is a global network dedicated to building peace through spiritual and moral values. UPF brings people together through international conferences and grassroots programs to resolve conflicts. It has consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council and supports the UN and Millennium Development Goals. UPF's 2014 World Summit on "Peace, Security and Human Development" will be held in Seoul, Korea from August 9-13 and will bring together global leaders to discuss these issues.
Service-learning projects of the Universal Peace Federation in 2013 in Estonia, Georgia, India, Israel, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, and the US. Through living together and providing altruistic service in a community, participants demonstrate that it is possible for our global human family to come together in peace for our mutual well being.
The Universal Peace Federation upholds the essential value and central role of women in peacebuilding and human development.
UPF affirms the need for women to serve in leadership positions throughout the world in all sectors of society.
UPF recognizes the equal value of men and women. Their absolute value derives from a common origin, God. God is the origin of both men and women, and all of God’s creation manifests complementary masculine and feminine aspects.
Men and women are extensions and manifestations of God’s harmonious masculinity and femininity. The complementary relationship between men and women expresses the wholeness of human experience. Thus, there should be no gender discrimination but rather harmony of the sexes through love.
Throughout history, women have taken the leading role in cultivating families as the dwelling places of peace, love, and health in shaping the individual character of children, and in fostering harmonious social relationships. In the family, both father and mother are equally entitled to reverence and honor. The path toward establishing global peace begins with strengthening families.
The ideal of peace is at the core of all religions. Through dialogue and mutual understanding, there can be peace among religions, and peace among religions is a necessary prerequisite for world peace. Women can and should play a central role in promoting interfaith understanding and cooperation.
UPF emphasizes the essential importance of women in addressing issues of peace and development in all sectors, including politics, business, culture, and religion. Women must be encouraged and empowered to assume leadership roles in the resolution of conflict, peacebuilding, and sustainable development.
UPF supports the achievement of the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals, which include improved status, education, health, and physical well-being of women. Six of these eight goals are related to women; therefore, by uplifting the condition of women, the Millennium Development Goals will be advanced.
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2. The First Human Institution The family is the most important human institution. Without it we would not exist. Through it we transmit language, culture, ethics, core values - even religion.
3. The Family Is Sacred. The family---marriage and parenthood--- is regarded as sacred by the world’s religions.
4. Family Relations Are Essential. There are five relations of utmost importance under Heaven…between prince and minister; between father and son; between husband and wife; between elder and younger brothers; and between friends. Confucianism, Doctrine of the Mean
5. The Family Influences the Whole. It is by the proper regulation of each family that the whole world is stabilized. I Ching 37
6. Family As a Spiritual Foundation When the family declines, ancient traditions are destroyed. With them are lost the spiritual foundation for life, and the family loses its sense of unity. Hinduism, Bhagavad-Gita 1.40
7. The Family Honors God. When a man honors his father and mother, God says, “I regard it as though I had dwelt among them and they had honored me.” Judaism, Talmud
8. Family Symbolizes Heaven and Earth. Representing heaven and earth I have created husband and wife. This is the beginning of the world. Tenrikyo, Mikagura-uta
9. Partnership between God and Man The sacred partnership of true marriage is constituted both by the will of God and the will of man. Christianity Pope Pius XI, Casti Connubi
10. Types of Love in the Family The family has the potential to manifest, most fully, God’s ideal of true love. Children’s love Brotherly and sisterly love Marital love Parental love Wife Husband God Child Child
11. The Significance of Marriage A partnership of man and woman A sacred, exclusive and eternal commitment Forms the most fulfilling, secure and constructive base for: sexual/conjugal love creation of new life establishment of lineage
12. Love, Life and Lineage Marriage joins the life of one woman and the life of one man. In time, through children, it joins the lineage of the man and the lineage of the woman. It thus begins a history, a nation, the world and the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth. Sun Myung Moon
13. The Significance of Sexual Love Sexual organs of husband and wife are complementary and fulfill dual purposes: Create joy, closeness, oneness Give rise to new life: children
14. Marital Love Is Exclusive No adultery Adultery/infidelity undermines trust and violates the heart of one’s spouse. Pre-marital sex and multiple sexual partners, including pornographic sex, create self-centered habits and weaken the bonds of love in marriage. Our sexual organ is not to be used freely, but only in exclusive partnership with our spouse.
15. If all men and women admit that their sexual organ belongs to their spouse, we all will bow our heads and become humble when we receive our spouse's love. Love comes to you only from your partner. Sun Myung Moon, “ In Search of the Origin of the Universe ” Our Spouse and Sexual Love
16. Should focus on developing character, talents, capacities, and virtues, to become a good man, husband and father; or a good woman, wife and mother. Premarital sex is detrimental to our character development and to our capacity to establish a good marriage and family. Importance of Sexual Abstinence Before Marriage
18. Spouse and child abuse Infidelity Divorce A Worldwide Family Crisis?
19. Annual Ratio: Divorces to Marriages Source: US Census Bureau, 2003 Sweden 55% Belarus 53% Finland 51% Luxembourg 47% Estonia 47% Australia 46% United States 46% Denmark 45% Belgium 44% Austria 43% Albania 11% Azerbaijan 10% Italy 10% Georgia 7% Armenia 6% Turkey 6% Bosnia 5% Macedonia 5% Sri Lanka 2% India 1%
20. Family Breakdown: Youth in Crisis Sexual promiscuity Drug abuse Sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs) Crime and violence
21. The Blessing Movement: Building One Family Under God, One Family at a Time Affirms the sacred and social value of marriage and family A public commitment to one universal human family, beyond the barriers of race, religion, nationality and culture Each of us has a “family-building” responsibility ---- as a parent, a spouse, a sibling, a child---that contributes to the broader task of peacebuilding.
24. The Blessing Pledge To be faithful in marriage: no adultery To raise children and grandchildren to be pure in preparation for marriage To live for the sake of others as a married couple and as a family To encourage people of all races, religions, nationalities and cultures to live as one family under God.
Welcome to our presentation on the significance of marriage, family and the blessing. The primary ministry of Reverend Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon is the blessing of marriage. We believe that God ’ s work in the world, through all religions, is culminating today in the perfection of marriage. In addition, secular scholars are realizing that marriage and family life are indeed essential to human happiness, peace and prosperity. Let us explore some of Reverend Moon ’ s teachings and activities in this vital area.
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Most essential, then love, what kind, if mature unselfish, centered on God, representing yingyang of the universe, embodies God’s highest expression. Bonding of hormones, glue, single parents great, but societies that best raise their children, 2 parents, will thrive, produce children of secure, loved and loving, responsible, conscientious
Most essential, then love, what kind, if mature unselfish, centered on God, representing yingyang of the universe, embodies God’s highest expression. Bonding of hormones, glue, single parents great, but societies that best raise their children, 2 parents, will thrive, produce children of secure, loved and loving, responsible, conscientious
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Brides may expect a diamond engagement ring before marriage. But what is the most precious gift before marriage? Substantial pure love. What is the value of a diamond ring if the partners have already experienced physical relationships with other people? The pure love substance is absolutely the most precious. God's deep desire is to see eternal love between one husband and one wife.
Father and Mother Moon have conducted a number of such marriage blessings have been conducted in recent years, including couples from all races, religions and nations, both previously married couples and newly matched couples. These couples are affirming this teaching and joining together to begin creating heavenly families. They are affirming a common value that unites races, religions and nations, to build not only true families but also world peace.
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Father and Mother Moon have conducted a number of such marriage blessings have been conducted in recent years, including couples from all races, religions and nations, both previously married couples and newly matched couples. These couples are affirming this teaching and joining together to begin creating heavenly families. They are affirming a common value that unites races, religions and nations, to build not only true families but also world peace.
