The opposition to “cults” in the country is mostly a fundamentalist Protestant affair focused on preventing “sheep stealing” and competition.
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A Religious Liberty Crisis in Korea. 1. “Vicious Raids on Churches”
Churches raided, internationally famous religious leaders mistreated, and religion-based political mobilizations prohibited. What exactly is happening in South Korea?
The Cult of Consensus: Japan’s Anti-Cultists’ Chinese and Western Connections
“Cult” opponents in Japan started networking with China and the American and European anti-cult movement well before the assassination of Shinzo Abe.
Religiously Irreligious: Celebrating Pietro Gori, the Rebel Prophet of Rosignano
August 14 was the 160th anniversary of the birth of the famous anarchist, who lived his political beliefs as if they were a religion.
Stephen Kent Unmasks Himself: From Anti-Cult Scholar to Anti-Religion Crusader
“Psychobiographies and Godly Vision” argues that Paul the Apostle, Muhammad, and most founders of religions were no less mentally disturbed than “cult” leaders.
With a Little Help from My Serbian Friends: FECRIS Caught Again Cooperating with Putin’s Sidekicks
The European anti-cult federation might have excluded its Russian branch, but Russian anti-cultists and their Serbian allies, who are still involved, are like two peas in a pod.
Do Not Call Them “Cults”: An Italian Court Condemns the Use of the “C” Word
The decision by the Court of Florence, which found an anti-cult organization guilty of defaming Soka Gakkai, is historically significant.
Providence Church: Netflix, Usque Tandem? An International Appeal
The leader of the religious movement has been convicted of sexual abuse. However, Netflix also targets innocent, ordinary members, exposing them to discrimination.
The Ghost of Brainwashing: “Mind Control” at the Japanese Diet. 2. A Japanese MIVILUDES and De-Conversion of Children?
The Japan Federation of Bar Associations wants to create a Japanese clone of the notorious French governmental anti-cult agency.
The Ghost of Brainwashing: “Mind Control” at the Japanese Diet. 1. Criminalizing Mental Manipulation
Relying on discredited pseudo-scientific theories, the Japan Federation of Bar Associations asked the Parliament to imitate the obnoxious French anti-cult law.