Under the futile pretext that it may “provoke North Korea,” authorities compelled the religious movement to cancel a peaceful event with the expected attendance of 100,000 believers and guests.
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Freemasonry, What Is It Exactly? 3. The Temple of Solomon and the “Masonic Word”
Legends about Solomon’s Temple and a word identifying the genuine members of the guild were passed from the “operative” to the “speculative” Freemasons.
Freemasonry, What Is It Exactly? 2. Operative Freemasonry
Before “accepted” and “speculative” members who were neither stonemasons nor architect were allowed to join the craft, it operated for centuries as a professional guild.
Freemasonry, What Is It Exactly? 1. Rosicrucian Antecedents
Controversies about Freemasonry often ignore the context and circumstances of its origins. At a time of deep social transformation, the legend of the Rosy Cross was born.
The Unification Church Case in Japan: A Legal Analysis. 5. Right to Proselytize and Solicit Donations
The right to conduct missionary activities and ask for donations is a necessary part of freedom of religion or belief. Unduly restricting it violates international law.
Two Gifts from Ivan Aguéli: Sufi, Anarchist, Theosophist, Painter
A museum in Sala and a book on his magazine “Il Convito” help understanding the different aspects of the extraordinary career of the Swedish artist.
The Unification Church Case in Japan: A Legal Analysis. 4. Biased Tort Cases
The government relies on 32 civil court cases, whose decisions were tainted by prejudices against the UC. Some condoned the criminal practice of deprogramming.
The Unification Church Case in Japan: A Legal Analysis. 3: “Public Welfare” and “Social Norms”
Violations of vaguely indicated social standards do not justify limitations of freedom of religion or belief under article 18.3 ICCPR.
The Unification Church Case in Japan: A Legal Analysis. 2: “Prescribed by Law”
The Japanese government’s limitations of the church’s religious freedom are not among those authorized by Article 18.3 of the ICCPR.
The Unification Church Case in Japan: A Legal Analysis. 1: Introduction
By filing for dissolution of the religious corporation, the Japanese government clearly violated international law.