The former speaker of Tochigi Prefectural Assembly told his story, why he cooperated with the Unification Church, and why he believes it has been unfairly slandered.
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MISA, Gregorian Bivolaru, and Persecution: A New Book by Mădălina Dumitru
It all started with a minor girl the Romanian spiritual master was accused of having a relation with. Now, she tells her truth.
Three Killed During an Exorcism in Italy: The Rise and Fall of an Invented “Cult”
In Altavilla Milicia, Sicily, a man allegedly assisted by two friends and by his daughter killed his wife and two sons whom he believe were possessed by the devil. He was not part of any “cult.”
Hindus as Targets in Pakistan: A Report
In a country of institutionalized religious persecution, Hindus continue to pay a heavy price. “Bitter Winter” collected several testimonies.
Costa Rica, Supreme Court Recognizes Hebrew Roots Devotees’ Right Not to Work on Saturday
The court stated that the freedom of religion of a police officer engaged in the protection of victims and witnesses should prevail on the needs of his admittedly delicate job.
Russia, Crackdown on the Esoteric Movement Allya Ayat Continues
In Siberia’s Altai Republic a new wave of repression targeted some 150 believers of the large group founded in Kazakhstan.
Pakistani Clerics Issue Fatwa Prohibiting Election Campaigning by Women
In Kohistan, Deobandi ulema does not challenge the law allowing women to be candidates—but they say they cannot campaign.
Dissolve the Anti-Cult Lawyer Group, Not the Unification Church. 4. Deprogrammed, Then Compelled to Sue
More than half of those who sued the church had been kidnapped, deprogrammed, and then asked to sue to prove they had been really “de-converted.”
Dissolve the Anti-Cult Lawyer Group, Not the Unification Church. 3. Current Believers Tell Their Donation Stories
The dissolution procedure relies on hostile ex-members. The voice of current devotees is also important to understand why believers donated to the church.
Dissolve the Anti-Cult Lawyer Group, Not the Unification Church. 2. Myth and Reality of the “Spiritual Sales”
Many of those who purchased high-priced “spiritual” artifacts from UC members are still happy today with their purchases.