The ruling on the “notarized document case” confirms biases against “cults” and the Family Federation by courts that ignore international law.
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Yamagami and the Unification Church: The Trial, the Fact‑Checker, and the Media Mirage
A specialist in fact-checking demonstrates that the real story of Shinzo Abe’s assassin was very different from the media’s anti-Unification-Church tale.
Palmar de Troya: Iglesia Palmariana Opens Its Doors Amid Tragedy
An effort by the movement led by the Swiss Markus Josef Odermatt, who claims to be Pope Peter III, concluded with the mysterious (but probably accidental) death of a baby girl.
Denmark’s Investigation Ends, Tabloid Is Criticized, but Campaign Against Jehovah’s Witnesses Persists
A careful analysis concluded that the Witnesses do comply with Danish law. The Danish Press Council stated that their critics at “Ekstra Bladet” violated the Press Code.
Blasphemy on Prime Time TV: “Case No. 9” Dares to Show Pakistan’s Darkest Truth
A popular television series confronts viewers with the forbidden theme of false accusations of blasphemy and the risk of being lynched by mobs.
The Gospel According to the Elves: Quebec Secularism Law Targets Even Baby Jesus
Quebec’s new “Secularism 2.0” law is less about neutrality than about neutering religion, reducing faith to folklore while policing prayer out of public life.
Refunding Salvation: Inside the Unification Church’s Independent Compensation Committee
In a daring legal experiment blending faith and finance, the Family Federation has assigned well-known national lawyers to reimburse dissatisfied donors, aiming to prevent litigation.
Hijacking Justice: How Japan’s Anti-Cult Lawyers Are Exploiting the Yamagami Trial
Attorneys Kamiya and Yamaguchi brought to court a manifesto for religious intolerance and discrimination.
Weaponizing a Mother’s Faith: How Japanese Media Distort the Abe Assassination Trial
Defense lawyers and anti-Unification-Church media are abusing Yamagami’s mother, not the Family Federation.
Sikh Celebrations at Nankana Sahib: Pakistan Discriminates Against Hindu Pilgrims
Sikhs were prepared to welcome Hindus to their pilgrimage. Pakistan’s government was not.