Claim. Because Jesus was unable to establish tribal-messiahship within his own family, the tribal messiah role conferred via the Blessing occupies a position structurally higher than Jesus’ position.
Elaboration. SMM stakes the strong claim: “Although the Korean Unification Church and the Japanese Unification Church have become one as Cain and Abel … I have proclaimed the tribal messiahs in order to promote this … In order to restore your tribe, you must complete your responsibilities as tribal messiahs. There has never been such a direction given in history. The tribal messiah’s position is the position of the second True Parent, which is better than the position of Jesus. There is great value in having received such a position; nothing can replace this” (CSG 13.4 §2, 217-125, 1991.5.12). The proclamation is unprecedented in scale: “Jesus proclaimed tribal messiahship all on his own. Jesus was sent alone to become the tribal and national messiah. However, I have proclaimed over twenty-five thousand Blessed Families worldwide as tribal messiahs” (ibid §2, 228-173, 1992.3.27). The Blessing is the mechanism: “Satan cannot accuse those of you who are blessed … It is because the blessed lineage is tied to the True Parents. In this case, Satan cannot accuse you on any of the following levels: individual, family, race, nation, or world” (ibid §3, 189-147, 1989.4.1). The proclamation date is specified: January 3, 1989, 2:30 PM.
See also. tribal-messiah, jesus