Since proceedings were not open to the public, it was easier for the government to present false statements and get away with it.
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Lawren Harris, Theosophical Painter. 2. Spokesperson for Theosophy
Through articles, lectures, and radio shows, the artist emerged as the most influential voice for the Theosophical Society in Canada.
Violation of Judicial Independence and Due Process in the Unification Church Case in Japan. 3. The Deprogramming Connection
Deprogrammed members were told they should either sue the Church or would be confined again. The dissolution decision largely relied on such cases.
Violation of Judicial Independence and Due Process in the Unification Church Case in Japan. 2. Violating the Duty of Impartiality
The Tokyo District Court first decided the Church should be dissolved, then misinterpreted the law to support that decision.
Violation of Judicial Independence and Due Process in the Unification Church Case in Japan. 1. Non-Respect of Article 14 ICCPR
The dissolution case against the Church violates due process of law on multiple grounds.
Karel Dobbelaere, Scientology, and Soka Gakkai
The Belgian scholar, who died in 2024, explored why the two movements should be considered full-blown religions.
Who Is Afraid of Catholic Saints? A Strange Campaign Against Carlo Acutis
The Italian teenager is set to be canonized in September. Progressive Catholics and secular journalists are opposing the canonization. Why?
Lawren Harris, Theosophical Painter. 1. Discovering Theosophy
While also exploring Christian Science, the greatest modern Canadian painter became an enthusiastic Theosophist.
Pakistan, Hindu Families Asked to Pay US$35,000 to Get Back Abducted Children Converted to Islam
A controversial court decision in Sindh shows that the problem of forced conversions has not been solved.
Russia, Church of the Last Testament: Vissarion Sentenced to Twelve Years
New religious movements continue to be repressed through accusations of brainwashing and extremism.