Soto Zen, a 11-million-strong Buddhist sect, is no friend of the Unification Church. Yet it warned that the dissolution may be against the Constitution and set a dangerous precedent.
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The Police Raids Against MISA in France, November 28, 2023. 5. The Anti-Cult Ideology in France
France is unique among democratic countries in promoting a state-sponsored anti-cult ideology, based on discredited theories of “brainwashing” and “mind control.”
The Police Raids Against MISA in France, November 28, 2023. 4. The MIVILUDES Behind the Raids
To understand what happened to MISA it is crucial to reflect on the anti-cult role of the controversial governmental agency.
The Police Raids Against MISA in France, November 28, 2023. 3. The Yogis’ Complaints About the Police
The story they told a leading Canadian scholar is that in the police stations the yoga students’ rights were repeatedly violated.
The Police Raids Against MISA in France, November 28, 2023. 2. MISA Students Tell Their Stories
When the heavily armed officers entered the residences of the yogis they terrorized everybody, alleged perpetrators and alleged “victims.”