The attorney for UPF explains why the first-degree verdict in favor of the notorious anti-cult journalist was wrong.
From the World
Religion, Esotericism, and Suicide. 5. Jon Nödtveidt and the Misanthropic Luciferian Order
The “anti-cosmic” Satanism of some Black and Death Metal bands hates everything and everybody. Suicide is a logical consequence.
Religion, Esotericism, and Suicide. 4. New Religious Movements Mass Suicides (and Homicides)
The “cult” rhetoric obscures what happened in Jonestown, the Solar Temple, Heaven’s Gate, and Kanungu—and why.
Religion, Esotericism, and Suicide. 3. Jain Sallekhana, Buddhist Self-Immolation, Islamic Suicide Terrorism
While Jains seek spiritual liberation at the end of life, Buddhist self-immolation and Muslim suicidal bombing are different forms of politico-religious actions.
Around Giacomo Balla: Italian Futurists and Theosophy. 5. The Mature Balla and Theosophy
Balla created memorable Futurist-Theosophical icons before leaving Futurism, becoming a “Fascist realist,” and returning to abstract art in his late years.
Religion, Esotericism, and Suicide. 2. Masada Jews and Hindu Widows
Two very different cases of self-immolation: Jewish warriors at Masada, Indian women in the Sati ritual.
Religion, Esotericism, and Suicide. 1. Religions Against Suicide
Almost all religions condemn suicide. Why, then, does “ritual” suicide also exist?
Figeľ: “The Unification Church Case Highlights the Threat to Religious Freedom in Japan”
The former European Union Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief and current President of FOREF expresses “deep concern.”
Russia: A Letter from Vissarion
The leader of the Church of Last Testament, sentenced to twelve years in a penal colony, managed to smuggle a letter out of his jail. It is his version of what happened.
Toru Goto and Eight Suzuki: The Verdict and the Vanishing Truth
A conversation with Attorney Tatsuki Nakayama on the Goto vs. Suzuki scandalous appeal verdict.