The Liberty Bell sounded again in North Philadelphia as the "We Will Stand America"
tour brought its message of "rebuilding the family, the community and the world" to this city of patriotic heritage and brotherly love.

Bishop R. T. Jones Jr. and the Christian Tabernacle Church of God in Christ opened its doors to welcome a "young", Father Sun Myung Moon and company on this the sixth stop of a whirlwind national trek of faith, hope, and love.

Father Moon himself last appeared in Philadelphia in 1995, just after marrying 30,000 couples in a sacred ceremony at a stadium in his native Korea.

Bishop R. T. Jones Jr., Christian Tabernacle's pastor preached briefly to the audience of approximately 800, diverse in color and faith.

Dr. Angela Moses brought her Grammy award winning "New Life Tabernacle Choir" and set the church on fire.

Bishop Eric Figueroa gave a rousing inspirational message.

Reverend Jesse Edwards a Philadelphia Pentecostal preacher testified without hesitation that Father Moon is the anointed leader that God has sent to unify all Christianity.

Speakers also included former Mayor W. Wilson Goode, now a Baptist minister.
Goode stated that he disagrees with Father Moon on theology, but welcomed a chance to talk about religious-based community programs.

The American Leadership Conference, one of many organizations Father and Mother Moon have founded, sponsored an afternoon forum on faith-based initiatives. Mrs. Lourdes Swartz and Mr. David Caprera were the organizers and Mayor Goode was one of the prominent attendees / participants.

The keynote address was eagerly anticipated and warmly received with translation by Mr. Peter Kim from an adjoining pulpit.

"The real beauty comes from your inner self, not just your skin color,"
Father Moon stated, "it is nothing to be proud of, it is natural color."

He also told the assembled that "I'm an expert on the spirit world," and "in the afterlife, he said, there are no nationalities or religious sects."

In the end, Father and Mother Moon handed out a few gold watches in honor
of the community service of some of the sacrificial clergy.

It was an evening to remember and savor.