Just a collection of unusual and interesting (in my opinion) articles related to Moon and the UC:
Dec. 3, 2006: British UC Pastor Behind Worldwide Shark Smuggling Racket (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/uk-pastor-behind-worldwide-shark-smuggling-racket-426833.html) (Independent)
June 28, 2010: Michael Jackson: Moonies Want Millions From His Parents (https://www.showbiz411.com/2010/06/28/michael-jackson-moonies-want-millions-from-his-parents) (Shobiz 411)
QuoteThe Moonies wanted to underwrite a Jacksons tour of South Korea with Michael. According to sources, they contacted Joseph and Katherine Jackson and members of the Jackson family. They gave them all gifts and cash, ranging from Rolex watches to luxury cars. At one point, the group's representative went to Frank DiLeo, Michael's manager and brought two casher's checks for $500,000 apiece. DiLeo refused to accept the money. He said, "If Michael wants to tour South Korea, we'll call you." The truth was, DiLeo and Jackson did not want to be involved with the Unification Church.
The Moonies meantime made a deal with Joseph Jackson and the ever astute Jermaine for the tour. When it didn't materialize, they sued for their money and gifts to be returned.
March 12, 2011: Moonie Ballet Starts Epic Overseas Tour (https://www.chosun.com/english/people-en/2011/03/12/745NQQA4BF43ZQUUENE72IGZZE/) (The Chosun Daily)
February 18, 2016: Empty Coca-Cola Can & Other Religious 'Relics' of a Modern-Day Messiah in S. Korea (https://web.archive.org/web/20160219105154/http://www.themalaymailonline.com/features/article/empty-coca-cola-can-and-other-religious-relics-of-a-modern-day-messiah-in-s) (Malay Mail - Internet Archive)
2024: Inchon: The Notorious Flop Funded by a Cult & Endorsed By The Spirit Realm (https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/notorious-flop-funded-spirit-realm/) (Far Out Magazine)
QuoteMoon funnelled $30million of his own—or the Unification Church's—money into the film, with additional funding coming from the associate producer, wealthy benefactor, and church member Robert Standard. That being said, one major stumbling block in retelling the story of how Douglas MacArthur and the United States armed forces staged their assault during the titular battle hinged on the approval of its subject.
The downside was that MacArthur had passed away in 1964, but Moon would not be deterred. To get the OK from those on the other side of the mortal plane, famed psychic and astrologer Jeane Dixon was asked to communicate with the netherworld to make sure the former general was fine with a pivotal moment in his life and career being turned into a major motion picture.
Fortunately, not only did MacArthur endorse Inchon from the spirit world, but he also personally recommended Dr. No, Thunderball, and From Russia with Love director Terence Young as the ideal person to wield the megaphone, a decision both of them presumably ended up regretting.