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Surrender and Dominance
When Cain voluntarily accepts Abel in the dominant role, contrary to traditional thought, the separation from Satan is accomplished.
The important aspect here is that this surrender is heartfelt and voluntary. It is ultimately a spiritual reality far beyond external, formal agreements or contracts.
It is underlying theme of the entire teaching. It may not be dominant in the commonly accepted literature. The submission of Cain towards Abel is an important requirement for both sides to prosper. Stressing Cain’s submission to Abel often takes precedence over describing the need for internal reconciliation that is the base for lasting solutions.
In reality the process may start with formal agreements, diplomacy, political deals. But if the external accomplishment is not followed by an internal one, the external victories are not going to last. That is true for historical events as described in the Principle and in Sun Myung Moon’s speeches.
But it is also true for the development of the movement itself. An insistence on obedience towards position is certainly one of the causes of its many failures. The younger generation of members apparently formulates this more clearly. Hyeon Jin Moon, Sun Myung Moon’s third son, by many seen as his successor, talks very clearly about these issues, questioning the practice of position as the only requirement for leadership.
Compared to development in the ‘outside world’, the movement is certainly behind in terms of leadership and governance. It remains to be seen whether it can develop as a whole or whether the root problems will just die with the old generation. That would not be the most desirable solution, but certainly a viable option.
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