Claim. The 3.6 Million Couples Blessing in 1997 was the completion stage of the international Blessing — the providential peak (“like Mt. Everest”) after which the Blessing could descend toward universal participation including the spirit-world.
Elaboration. SMM frames the cohort as the climactic apex: “The Blessing of 3.6 million couples will be the highest peak when it comes to the Blessing. It is like Mt. Everest. We are now climbing this great mountain. This will be the most difficult crest for us to surmount. Once we reach the peak, we will then be able to hold the 36 Million Couples Blessing” (2.6. The 3.6 Million Couples represent the completion stage of the international Blessing, 288-16, 1997.10.31). The descent expands cosmically: “as soon as we have accomplished the Blessing of 3.6 million couples, I can bequeath to Heung-jin and Dae Mo Nim the power to bless those in the spirit world” (ibid, 284-164, 1997.4.16). Beyond the peak come the easier descents to 36 million and 360 million couples (ibid, 283-301, 1997.4.13). The 3.6 million figure is therefore the providential center of mass — the point past which descent through expanded participation, including ancestral participation, becomes possible.
See also. blessing, spirit-world