Comments Thus, on its face, it would appear that this dispute is susceptible to resolution by “neutral principles of law” not requiring any forbidden inquiry into matters barred by the First Amendment. (AP/Ahn Young-joon)Reverend Sun Myung Moon died in 2012 at age 92 while firmly at the helm of a lucrative religious and commercial empire.The controversy surrounding Moon – who was variously called a tax The event was organized by a Moonie front group, the Interreligious and International Peace Council, which claims to represent Christians, Jews and Muslims. In other words, the inquiry is whether maintenance of the suit against defendants “offend[s] ‘traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.’ “ Shoppers Food Warehouse v. Moreno, 746 A.2d 320, 330 (D.C.2000) (en banc) (quoting International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310, 316 (1945)).The defendants rely on the Supreme Court case of Shaffer v. Meitner, 433 U.S. 186 (1977) for the proposition that asserting jurisdiction over nonresident directors of a forum-state corporation is inconsistent with due process.The case before us is somewhat akin to our decision in Daley. On consideration whereof, and as set forth in the opinion filed this date, it is now herebyORDERED and ADJUDGED that the order of the trial court, denying defendants' motion to dismiss, is affirmed; the order of the trial court, granting defendants' motion for judgment on the pleadings, is reversed; and the case is remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.By submitting this form, you agree to FindLaw.com's This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Begin typing to search, use arrow keys to navigate, use enter to selectCopyright © 2020, Thomson Reuters.
The relationship between Preston Moon and Family Federation does not necessarily turn on facts involving religious doctrine and practices or the internal policies of the Unification Church. Moon called his Unification Church “the world’s greatest religion.” (AP/Charles Bennett)When Moon relocated to the United States, he quickly integrated into right-wing Republican circles, warming to several figures including President Richard Nixon.
On the cross-appeal, we affirm the order of the trial court.In a broad sense, the current dispute stems from the founding by Reverend Moon of the Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity (the “Unification Church”), in Seoul, South Korea, in 1954.
As the trial court noted, when and how this succession occurred is not clear from the record.
The Unification cult dubs the Moons the “true family” — implying infallible, divine perfection, despite tales of cocaine abuse, adultery and partying that would make Tony Montana blush — yet the Moons have had no shortage of preside over a ceremony at the World Peace and Unification Sanctuary, Wednesday Feb. 28, 2018 in Newfoundland, Pa. Lubovitch orthodox Rabbi Mordecai Waldman even sounded I have never seen this miracle where Jews, Christians and Muslims come together for peace!”Wearing white gloves, Congressman Danny K. Davis carried a pillow with a crown to Moon and his wife as they were dubbed “the King and Queen of Peace.”Wearing regal, medieval-style robes and speaking before the crowd of dignitaries in Korean, “King” Moon spoke of his numerous seances with figures from the “spirit world”:The crowning means America is saying to Father, ‘Please become my king.’ … The ‘outside’ view of the Capitol Hill event was that Father received a crown, an award for his years of dedication and leadership in reconciliation and peace-making.