(We have been UTSers and friends since 1975.)
I think his intro spins against SC by pushing SC as schismatic. I believe FF peeled off from the founder's teaching.
He initially seems to indicate that SC split because of apocalyptic views rather than from pleading with Mother for years to honor Father's essential Word. Not following the Word, essential for salvation, as Father stated, is the main reason for the split.
He continues, describing some of the SC beliefs in a less than complimentary way, but in the ball park. He wrongly states SC doesn't have contact with the outside world.
He rightly agrees that Father crowned Hyung Jin.
He fails to take into account SC's geometrically increasing numbers, despite it's short life.
He then parallels our schism with other churches. He is a historian, but does not take into account that Father is the Messiah.
Overall, more fair than any UTS presentation so far.
I know Dr. Mickler and Dr. Wilson well. I hope they interview more knowledgable SCers in the future in order to increase their academic credibility. UTS an interfaith seminary could be a bastion of light and reconciliation among our own members.
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