The Unification Church is an organization founded by Sun Myung Moon in the 1950s. It is also known as the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, the Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity, or simply the Unification Movement. It is a religious movement that emphasizes the importance of family values and fostering unity between different religions and cultures. Other terms that have been used to describe the Unification Church include the Moonies, due to its founder's surname, and the Church of the New Testament. Despite controversy and criticism, the Unification Church continues to strive towards its goal of world peace and spiritual enlightenment.