Anti-cultist Roman Silantyev called the Ukrainian leadership “neopagan and occult” and explained that an independent Ukraine will soon no longer exist.
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Samsung Outlet Attacked Over Blasphemy Charges in Pakistan
The rumor that a QR code connected to a Wi-Fi network with a blasphemous name led to the riots.
Ashfaq Masih: Another Christian Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy in Pakistan
Claiming during a commercial dispute that he “follows only Jesus” and does not give discounts to members of Sufi ascetic orders was enough for getting a capital sentence.
Russian Leading Anti-Cultist Calls Ukrainians “Nazis,” “Satanists,” and “Cannibals”
Archpriest Alexander Novopashin is vice-president of Russia’s largest anti-cult organization, and still styles himself as a “corresponding member” of FECRIS.
Oak Flat Apache Site: Destruction Can Proceed, 9th Circuit Says
Another legal round goes against the Native Americans. Without a Supreme Court or political intervention, the sacred site appears to be doomed.
Sajid Mir: The Strange Case of the Undead Pakistani Terrorist
One of the organizers of the deadly 2008 Mumbai attack had been declared dead. It comes out he is very much alive.
France: “Burkini” Forbidden, Swimming Topless Allowed
A typically French decision by the Council of State states that head-to-ankle swimwear violates the sacred principle of laïcité while uncovering the breasts is OK.
Hare Krishna Detained in Russia
In Syzran they were accused of holding an unauthorized procession. In fact, authorities believed they might convert Orthodox Christians.
Jehovah’s Witnesses and Sexual Abuse: The Court of Brussels Finds the CIAOSN Report Ill-Founded
The governmental “cult watchdog” published a text that was methodologically faulty and included false statements, the judge said.
Ghent Decision Overturned on Appeal: Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Shunning Can Be Freely Taught and Practiced in Belgium
The Court of Appeal of Ghent criticizes the first degree judgement and concludes shunning is protected by religious liberty principles.