Speeches
- Written by: Hon. Nam Kyung-pil, Governor of Gyeong-gi Province, Republic of Korea
Rev. Moon’s life goal was to convey God’s love to all the world’s people and so bring about a peaceful world.
- Written by: Hon. Dan Burton, Member (1983-2013), U.S. Congress
All of us here gathered need to speak loudly to all the leaders, nations and peoples around the world that religious persecution and terrorism must be defeated.
- Written by: Amb. Chung Tae Ik, Chairman, Korean Council on Foreign Relations
Since the world is vulnerable to the impact of global challenges, the UPF should serve as a vital center for establishing the international network for innovative vision and bold leadership to resolve the critical issues of our globe.
- Written by: Rev. Dr. William McComish, Dean Emeritus of St. Peter’s Cathedral and President of the Geneva Spiritual Appeal, Switzerland
There are political and economic forces that use religions and religious identity to divide people and conquer. That is the world we are living in and the enemy of good real religion, of real religion; and of humanity in general.
- Written by: Archbishop Floyd Nelson, Presiding Bishop, International Bible Way Church, USA
David looked at Goliath, and his motive was different from the others who looked at him. They saw a giant too big to hit; David saw a giant too big to miss.
- Written by: Dr. Michael W. Jenkins, Steering Committee, UPF Middle East Peace Initiative, USA
the only way to take the terror and the evil and the hatred out of somebody’s heart is to be strong but at the same time liberate your enemy from the evil that’s controlling them by going in and risking your life for their benefit.
- Written by: Amb. Tetsuya Endo, Former Ambassador Japan-North Korea Relations, Japan
How can we make North Korea a more reliable global stakeholder in the international community and in that context, what role should Japan play?
- Written by: B.K. Modi: Founder, Global Citizen Forum
The Global Citizen Forum is working with UPF and many other organizations trying to bring a change where Asia can work as one country, as Europe is doing.
- Written by: Byung Su Kim, Vice Chair, World Peace Tunnel Foundation, Korea
The vision for a peace highway network means not just tangible roads but also invisible bonds between people and between nations.
- Written by: Dr. Julio Schlosser, President, Delegation of Argentine Jewish Associations
Major crimes were committed in the name of God. We were taught that these crimes were committed in the name of God, but God does not support these crimes. Neither does Islam, nor Judaism, nor Buddhism, nor any other religion.
- Written by: Balmiki Prasad Singh, Former Governor, Sikkim, India
Let each one of us assembled here take a vow: "I shall be an instrument of peace, living in accordance with teachings of compassion of my religion."
- Written by: H.H. Whatumoana Paki, Maori Prince, Kiingitanga, New Zealand
Reconciliation is a journey of patience and belief. It is also a journey of concession and compromise.