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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Public Bodies Slandering Religious Minorities: A Wrong Decision by the Osaka District Court
The court said that resolutions by local authorities calling the Unification Church and the UPF “antisocial” are not illegal. In a similar case, the European Court of Human Rights decided differently.
The Unification Church Case in Japan: A Politician Speaks Up. 3. Political Motivations Behind the Request of a Dissolution Order
Dissolving the Unification Church is an old dream of the left and the Japanese Communist Party. But why did LDP Prime Minister Kishida acquiesce to it?
The Unification Church Case in Japan: A Politician Speaks Up. 2. Spies and Fake News
The campaign by the International Federation for Victory Over Communism, founded by Reverend Moon, against foreign spies in Japan was a main reason leading to left-wing slander.
The Unification Church Case in Japan: A Politician Speaks Up. 1. It Is All About Anti-Communism
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.
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.