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This sentence has been taken out of context, and the key point that it was Satan rather than God who acted has been ignored. The Divine Principle interprets the Old Testament in terms of God's love for the Jews as the [[chosen people]]. When they acted righteously, they were blessed and protected; when they fell into sin they were scattered. This view is in accord with Western thought.<ref>
This sentence has been taken out of context, and the key point that it was Satan rather than God who acted has been ignored. The Divine Principle interprets the Old Testament in terms of God's love for the Jews as the [[chosen people]]. When they acted righteously, they were blessed and protected; when they fell into sin they were scattered. This view is in accord with Western thought.<ref>
The Old Testament represents the confession of the people of Israel that God first became active in their affairs in the experience of their Hebrew pastoral ancestors. Through the centuries, he continued to protect, admonish, and guide their vulnerable descendants. ... The prophets began to confront Israel in the days of the divided monarchy, indicting the people for failure to heed the moral demand of God and for failing to protect the weak in society. Their warnings of doom came to pass as Israel fell before the imperial might of Assyria and Babylon. [http://www.answers.com/topic/old-testament Columbia Encyclopedia - Old Testament]</ref>
The Old Testament represents the confession of the people of Israel that God first became active in their affairs in the experience of their Hebrew pastoral ancestors. Through the centuries, he continued to protect, admonish, and guide their vulnerable descendants. ... The prophets began to confront Israel in the days of the divided monarchy, indicting the people for failure to heed the moral demand of God and for failing to protect the weak in society. Their warnings of doom came to pass as Israel fell before the imperial might of Assyria and Babylon. [http://www.answers.com/topic/old-testament Columbia Encyclopedia - Old Testament]</ref>
Moonies are also accused of separating members from their families, and pressuring members to work long hours and hand over what they earn to the "Church".
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