The comprehensive document highlights the persecution of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Scientologists, Falun Gong practitioners, and others.
From the World
Pakistan: Weaponizing Blasphemy Laws for Stealing Land and Property
Sometimes, false accusations arise because neighbors covet the accused’s belongings.
The Unification Church Case: Religiocide in Japan
Why, when, by whom, and how the assassination of a religion was prepared and perpetrated.
Violet Oakley: An American Muralist and Christian Science
With the renowned New Jersey artist, art made by Christian Scientists came of age. It took Christian Science principles into all realms of modern artistic production.
An Ahmadi Nobel Prize: Remembering Pakistan’s Dr. Abdus Salam
This great man of faith and science rose to celebrity because of his unmatched contribution to world physics, yet he had to flee his country because of religious persecution.
Another Assault on Religious Liberty in Rwanda
A new regulation poses a threat to the existence of groups that view their founders and leaders as divine incarnations or messianic figures.
Reiki, Qigong, and Their Friends and Foes: From Usui to Tai Ji Men
Groups mobilizing universal energies have often faced opposition from various quarters.
Pakistan-India: When Religion is Both the Target and the Scapegoat
Current and past events show Pakistani security forces’ direct and indirect involvement in attacks on Hindu and Sikh temples.
The Unification Church Case in Japan: A Doctor Who Survived Deprogramming Tells His Story
A medical professional was abducted and confined by his parents and deprogrammers. As usual, anti-cult lawyers were behind the confinement.
Saint Agatha, from Mosaics to Comics: Fabia Mustica’s “Agatha: Story of a Saint”
A graphic novel, available in Italian and English, illustrates how comics can effectively communicate profound religious narratives.