For the first time, a senior Russian religious leader states that “the Ukrainian side is right.”
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Gandhi Statue in Milan Vandalized by “Khalistani” Activists
Radicals advocating for an independent Sikh state are a growing threat in Italy.
Providence Church: South Korean Court Detained President Jung
On October 4, the Daejeon District Court placed the 77-year-old religious leader under arrest.
FECRIS, Russian Anti-Cultism Denounced at the OSCE
Speakers and a side event at Warsaw’s Human Dimension Conference denounced the discriminatory use of the word “cult.”
Putin Officially Embraces Theories Accusing the West of “Satanism”
In his speech celebrating the annexation of parts of Ukraine, the Russian President adopted the rhetoric that Western countries are dominated by “outright Satanism.”
Russian War Miracles: St. George’s Icon Streams Myrrh to Support Mobilization
Myrrh-streaming icons are not new in the Orthodox tradition, but this one in Onega calls for Russians to serve in the Army rather than escaping abroad.
Russian Anti-Cultist: The “Operation” in Ukraine Is a Crusade Against Satanism
Alexander Novopashin, Vice President of the largest Russian anti-cult organization, insisted that Russian troops are fighting “Satanists.”
Afro-Brazilian Religions Targeted by Counter-Cult Violence in Brazil
Fundamentalist Christians attack places of worship and devotees of Candomblé and Umbanda claiming they are “Satanists.” One woman lost an eye.
French FECRIS Affiliate, Leader Continue to Promote Russian Anti-Cultists Calling for a Crusade Against “Ukrainian Nazis and Satanists”
On September 24, a Chinese official organization revealed that on July 25 FECRIS treasurer Didier Pachoud and his organization GEMPPI hosted the notorious Roman Silantyev.
Tajikistan’s Ban of Jehovah’s Witnesses Illegal, UN Human Rights Committee Says
The UN body ruled that conscientious objection, proselytization, and claiming theirs is the “true religion” cannot be prohibited