Moonies

"Moonies" is a nickname for members of the Unification Church, founded in South Korea in 1954 by Sun Myung Moon. The church emphasizes the importance of family, global peace, and bridging different religious beliefs. Its practices include mass wedding ceremonies and active proselytizing. Some critics have raised concerns about the group's strong recruitment methods and hierarchical structure. While viewed by followers as a spiritual movement promoting unity and morality, the Unification Church remains a controversial organization for its theological teachings and organizational influence.