las vegas photo essay
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UPF CONFERENCE: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA USA – DECEMBER 16, 2009
Building a United Nations that Embodies
the True Love of God
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The Conference was held at the Flamingo Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip
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It was Dr. Moon’s first public speech in Las Vegas for almost 10 years
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Invocation and greetings from Rev. Emanuel Wasson III of Holy Trinity AME Church
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Welcoming remarks from the MC, Dr. Thomas Walsh, UPF Secretary General
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An interfaith crowd celebrates Christmas and Hanukkah
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Todd L. Moody, Regional President of the South Nevada Latter Day Saints
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Minister Gupta and Minister Joyce from Washington DC
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Winners of the UPF Excellence in Leadership Awards on stage
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The crowd links arms to “hook up” (with each other) and “look up” (to God)
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Rev. In Jin Moon introducing her parents.
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The audience responding to In Jin Moon speaking of “women and peace”
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Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Sun Myung Moon arrive
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Dr. Moon speaks on “Establishing the World of Peace”
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He said that peace must begin within each individual and each family
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The crowd came from as far away as Los Angeles and San Francisco
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Rev. Im Dow Soon introduces the “qi” test of spiritual power
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The objects one holds apparently influence the strength of one’s grip
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The audience is interested, but initially a little skeptical
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Invited to sing, Kwon Jin Moon performs John Lennon’s Imagine
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Entertainment from the Lovin’ Life Band
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On the day Las Vegas newest casino opened, UPF was the real story!