That principle has never been violated, and is still operative today. As a religious leader himself, Rev. Moon feels greatest resonance among other religious leaders. He feels most at home and most likely to be understood by people familiar with the difficult effort to live in complete surrender and obedience to the perfect Will of God. He knows that many of you have been persecuted or misunderstood for the sake of your religious convictions. This has happened throughout history and comes as no surprise.
Religious people understand the nature and cause of persecution.
Of course he hopes that other religious bodies will be caught up in the enthusiasm and join in with the offering of resources for this great ideal of inter-religious harmony. His deep desire is to see religious leaders united in mutual love for one another, rise up to become the guiding lights for all human affairs. He envisions an Inter-Religious council of top leaders working in concert to provide society with pure moral standards, and the way to prosperity based on compassion and true love. Proclamation Last August, on the eve of the Holy Wedding ceremony for 30,000 couples from 131 nations and 8 religions Rev. Moon announced to the world that he and his wife are the Savior of the world and the True Parents of all Humanity. Naturally this proclamation which Rev. Moon himself referred to as astonishing and fearful sent shock waves to all who heard or read these words.