Yes, the Rev Moon is now officially the messiah. He tricked a bunch of Congressmen into attending a ceremony in which he crowned himself messiah, all part of his movement to replace the symbol of the cross with the symbol of the crown: his crown. His cut of the event apparently uses those confused Congressmen to make it look like Congress was officially crowned Moon.
It’s too strange for words, and while Moon’s religion purports to be the official one of conservatives and patriots, nobody ultimatlely can be held responsible this nuttiness or generally wants much to do with it.
For those of you unfamiliar with Moon, he’s the owner of the Washington Times and of his own religion. He is has been, on and off, a major power player in Washington’s Republican establishment, and he’s now trying to recuit religiously conservative Democrats. But generally he’s out for himself: Republicans tend to be very wary of getting associated with him, given that, among other things he refers to homosexuals as “dung-eating dogs” which he promises to eradicate, saying that Hitler killed six million Jews as a penalty for their killing of Christ, and his desire to eradicate SoCas and replace it with a sort of religious monarchy.
Thank you Moon for, as GWBush said of your paper, “[bringing] sanity to Washington.”
Oh, and watch the video on that second link: it’s of the ceremony, after a bunch of other crazy graphics. The best part is the beginning though, where Jesus Christ steps up to the camera and looks like he’s about to say “I’m Jesus Christ, and I approve this message.”
I try to remember that all religions, in somebody’s viewpoint, as at least odd, if not laughable. Even Pantheistic Vegetarianism has its detractors.
But I can’t, try as I will. The Rev. Moon is fuckin’ nuts. Even when offered proof, over and over, I still can’t credit the notion that this neutron-density dingbat has any sort of clout, on any planet, in any universe. But there it is.
Apos, I saw this story referenced on some blog, but you seem to be more updated. Have any of the other Honorables mentioned in the article issued “clarifications”? I love clarifications, they are so revealing.
As well, I notice the quote about “a bunch of Senators” edging for the exits, but then only Senator mentioned by name is Lindsay Graham.
And now that we mention it, how do the Moonies and the Scientologists stand on this whole “faith based initiatives” thing?
Moon’s people are all for it as far as I know: they’re even for the direct government funding of religion I think. In fact, I think Moon is a fairly big player in this particular movement.
I take at face value the idea that the various Congress members in attendance weren’t aware that Moon would be crowning himself at this gig, though plenty of them know that they have to kowtow to the guy on occasion. Then again there were apparently some members actually part of the ceremony: maybe Davis (D-Il I believe)?
Well, it’s about damned time, I say. What this nation needs is a new overlord. Up until now, we’ve been getting by as best we could with whatever overlord came in over our transom. (I’m just glad he’s Korean, instead of a white guy)
Man, you’d think that establishing yourself as a powerful individual, buying a newspaper (sic) and creating a religion would be enough for this guy. But here he is, being crowned Messiah.
I’ll bet Tony Blankley almost pukes when he gets his paychecks.
Foolish Mr. Moon. Only history’s greatest killer can appoint the new Messiah from beyond the grave. If it’s not Genghis Khan talking, it don’t mean bupkus.
I just wish I could see the looks on the faces of some of the Congressmen who were unaware of what the event was when Moon declared himself the new Messiah.
This would all be rather amusing if the guy wasn’t the owner of a major Washington DC newspaper. As it is, this is somewhat like Rupert Murdoch being appointed Pope.
Thank you. I was going to mention my ‘how far you can go just by being utterly insane’ hero, Grigori Rostomovich Rasputin. To be at the same table with him and Thompson is a high honor, and certain to be one heck of a party. I’m currently going through some of my notes, and rechecking some of my data for a post i the ‘Memories Of Birth’ thread.
Re Moon’s Clout
I grew up in northern Virginia. Our house was about 18 miles from the White House. That Moon owned the Times was common knowledge. But, I never heard anybody say that Moon had any political influence whatsoever.
I look like Jesus, so they say
But Mr. Jesus is very far away
Now you’re the only one around who can tell me if it’s true
That you love me, and I love… me
A little quote from John & John that seems, somehow, appropriate.
If the Rev. Moon pronounces himself the Messiah, then he should be willing to submit his claim to the appropriate test. Which method do you prefer, Reverend? Crucifixion with a blindfold, or without? You will have, upon your death, three days and nights during which you will be expected to reanimate, or your claim will declared null and void.
Officiating & overseeing the proceedings: a cc TV/VCR system, a medical examiner, James Randi and Penn & Teller.