Unification Church founded by Sun Myung Moon
The Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, widely known as the Unification Church, is a new religious movement, derived from Christianity, whose members are called Unificationists or "Moonies". It was officially founded on 1 May 1954 under the name Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity (HSA-UWC) in Seoul, South Korea, by Sun Myung Moon (1920–2012).  During his life Moon and his wife Hak Ja Han were its leaders, and are honored by its members as their "True Parents".
The beliefs of the Unification Church are based on Moon's book the Divine Principle. Moon considered himself the Second Coming of Christ, claiming to complete the mission started by Jesus of beginning a new family, and a larger human lineage, free from sin. The Unification Church is well known for its "Blessing" or mass wedding ceremonies. It has been criticized for its teachings and for its social influence, with some critics calling it a "dangerous cult".  Its involvement in politics includes anti-communism and support for Korean reunification.  Its members have founded, owned, and supported other related business, educational, political, and other types of organizations.
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