Episode 160: The Moonies Conquer DC feat Elgen Strait
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Moon's First Foray Into Super Power Politics
Moon's first major foray into super power politics happened when he launched a campaign to support president richard nixon while he was embroiled in the water gate scandal. As part of that effort, moon got 350 members of the church to gather at the steps of the capital to pray and fast for 72 hours. Later, testimony to the house international relations committee revealed that this effort was part of a broader influence campaign designed to gain favor with both the president and congress. Representatives of the church were even in touch with the white house during this period. Moon said that while visiting korea in november 19 73, god spoke to him, telling him to, quote, forgive nixon. And i
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