Contrary to rumors spread by opponents, the Witnesses do not suggest that immediate family members shun relatives who left the faith.
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Anti-Cultism in France: Old/New Risks for Religious Liberty?
The COVID pandemic, QAnon, and debates on “separatism” have revitalized the French anti-cult structure MIVILUDES. Folk statistics may lead to bad choices.
Artistic Freedom, Religious Liberty, and Censorship
A book by an Italian curator raises important question on whether “offensive” art should really be excluded from museums and exhibitions.
How Scientology Changed the Legal Definition of Religion
A chapter in a new book edited by Eileen Barker and James Richardson, emphasizes the church’s crucial role in the evolution of international case law.
Chairman Lee and the Hwaseong Stadium Incident: Flogging a Dead Horse
While found not guilty of having obstructed the COVID-19 prevention efforts, Shincheonji’s leader was sentenced (wrongly, in our opinion) for other charges.
Chairman Lee’s “Embezzlement of Fund”: Stealing from His Own Pocket
The Suwon District Court found Shincheonji’s leader not guilty of obstructing the anti-COVID-19 health efforts, but said (wrongly) he mismanaged the group’s money.
The South Korean Verdict on Chairman Lee: COVID-19 and Religious Liberty
The decision absolving Shincheonji’s leader from charges of obstructing the anti-pandemic efforts has important international implications.
Shincheonji’s Chairman Lee Not Guilty of Breaking Virus Law: The Decision
The Suwon District Court debunked the fake news, and stated that Shincheonji “promptly and actively” cooperated with health authorities when requested.
Jehovah’s Witnesses and Sexual Abuse: 4. Answering Some Criticism
Survivors of sexual abuse have every right to be angry. Sometimes, however, they should consider whether they are not used again, this time to support anticult campaigns.
Jehovah’s Witnesses and Sexual Abuse: 3. Some Common Misunderstandings
Both official reports and media often confuse “institutional” abuse in religious settings and abuse happening in families that happen to be religious.