The forgotten meeting between the Victorian novelist and the South African religious and political activist—and Simon Magus’ excellent book on Haggard.
From the World
The Acquittal of Pastor Tagliabué and the Argentinian Crusade Against “Cults”
Accusations of human trafficking are weaponized against religious minorities. It is a disturbing trend some courts are resisting.
Pakistan’s Own Commission Confirms Discrimination Against Religious Minority Children
Pakistani authorities often dismiss claims of mistreatment of minorities as foreign propaganda. An official Pakistani body now confirms them.
Peter Harrison’s “Some New World”: Faith, Reason, and the Afterlife of Belief
The Australian scholar has produced what may well be the most important book on religion in recent years.
Abe Assassination: The Assassin’s Mother Will Testify—But There Is a Detail All Media Forgot
In 2009, all members of the Yamagami family, including the future killer, signed a settlement with the Unification Church and got 50 million yen back.
O Tell Me the Truth About Leah Hirsig: A Woman Occultist Rescued from Oblivion
Henrik Bogdan and Manon Hedenborg White’s edition of Hirsig’s diaries demonstrates that Leah was not just a footnote in Crowley’s life but a significant force in her own right.
Unification Church Dissolution Trial: Finally, Two Sincere Voices Are Allowed to Speak
Two Family Federation believers were allowed to testify before the High Court. They represent the thousands of Church members who are being slandered and discriminated against.
Czech Ministry of Culture Will Not Proceed with Dissolution of Jehovah’s Witnesses
In a significant victory for religious freedom, the authorities admitted there was no ground for the draconian measure of liquidating the law-abiding organization.
Liquidation by Fiat: Japan Imitates China in Its Crusade Against Religious Freedom
The Agency for Cultural Affairs vows to go on with its drastic measures to liquidate the Unification Church if the dissolution decision is confirmed on appeal.
Inside The Revelation Spiritual Home: A New Book by Massimo Introvigne and Rosita Šorytė
A fascinating look at a revival of African Indigenous Spirituality and a unique African spiritual institution.