Hak Ja Han
December 1, 2016
International Leadership Conference launched in USA victory celebration
Washington Times Building, Washington DC
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Are you all American members? I see Japanese members too. Has it been a while since you’ve seen me? I have spoken for a long time already, and they are asking me to speak again.
Among you, who went yesterday to the Kennedy Caucus Room event? Did you hear what I said? Who are you? You received the Blessing from True Parents, and you are True Parents’ children. Isn’t that so? If that is the case, doesn’t each one of you have a responsibility? I hope that while True Parents are on earth, we can fulfill this responsibility. What do you think: Should we accomplish it now or after a few centuries? We should do it now. Right now.
Please think about that. Our Heavenly Parent and True Parents have worked so hard because of the Fall that was committed by the first human ancestors. It took six thousand years, as shown in the Bible. During this tremendously long time, God has worked, but He could not fully embrace humanity as His beloved children. God was lonely and experienced a sorrowful, miserable existence during that time. Through True Parents we are able to know who God really is. We must become filial sons and daughters. Isn’t that right? Filial sons and daughters are children who fulfill their responsibilities while True Parents are alive.
This morning I met with the regional leaders and other leaders. Regarding yesterday’s event, they expressed their gratitude to True Parents, but they were also sorry, asking, “Why couldn’t we do this? Why couldn’t we fulfill our responsibilities while Father was alive?" They repented.
Henceforth, the work that we are doing is full of hope!
We should work together, shouldn’t we? If that is the case, I hope that all of you can invest yourselves completely, be ready to give your life, and put into practice what you have pledged.
I would like to emphasize this once more: Heaven has truly blessed America. That is undeniable. Originally the owners of this continent were the native people. All of you who are here today were originally immigrants. Isn’t that right? You immigrants are making a lot of noise.
America is indebted to Asia. You have to understand that. America is indebted also to Africa, and an indebted person cannot eternally have Heaven’s blessing. Even if you have to pay indemnity, you must fulfill your responsibilities.
Therefore, let us live our lives for the sake of others. Let us practice this true love. Let America practice this true love. Whoever becomes president, let us enlighten the president about living for the sake of others. That is your mission. The Washington Times must fulfill that mission.
Not just America, but the entire world will fill with hope.
Of course, many things need to be resolved. The most important point is that all of humanity—all 7.3 billion people in the world—must become Heavenly Parent’s children. God created all of heaven and earth. He created this beautiful earth. God’s original creation was beautiful and healthy. We must return this earth to that environment. America must take care of this earth.
Until now, America has committed many sins against the environment and has not been the best steward of creation. Due to the air pollution, each year six hundred thousand children and newborns die from pollution-related ailments. The place where this is felt most acutely is India.
Therefore, America must take the lead. Oil businesses—these are not the best. We need to find better ways. Let’s use solar power. Let’s use natural, renewable energy. Let’s bring about a new industrial revolution.
In thirty years, we might deplete many of the oil resources we have. Therefore, in order to look to future generations, in order for the earth to remain healthy and beautiful for future generations, we need to take action. Otherwise, there is no future.
I hope that The Washington Times will continuously lead this enlightenment. We need to educate people because they do not know. Right now we cannot look only to the next day. Think of your descendants.
Because I am in the position of True Parent, each day for me is not easy. Everything that you do not worry about, I need to be concerned about. Isn’t that so?
However, I’m not young. While True Parents are on earth, I hope that Americans can be the best filial sons and daughters who fulfill their responsibilities and do their best. That is the recognition we must take with us when we ascend. That is the way to become noble families in Heaven. That is your position right now. Please remember that. Whether asleep or awake, please unite with True Parents, work with True Parents, do your best and be victorious. This is my hope for you, each one of you. Thank you.