The Italian scholar tells “Bitter Winter” that research conducted among members of six groups debunks the myth that affiliation always derives from mental manipulation.
Testimonies Global
Brazil’s Soccer Star Paulinho Witnesses for His Religion—Candomblé, not Christianity
Many Brazilian players are famous for their public testimonies of Evangelical Christianity. Paulinho proclaims a different faith—and gets in trouble.
Genocide in Afghanistan: Toward a Hazara Tribunal?
On the examples of the China Tribunal and the Uyghur Tribunal, an independent international court may bring the Hazara case to the attention of the world.
France: Rémi Mogenet, a Victim of Anti-Cultism, Testifies
When anti-cultists discovered that the respected scholar was also the president of an organization promoting biodynamic agriculture and an admirer of Rudolf Steiner, all hell broke loose.
Why the Unification Church Should Not Be Dissolved. 4. The Witch Hunt Should Be Stopped
There are no legal reasons to dissolve the Family Federation. The campaign against it follows decades of bigotry and discrimination.
Why the Unification Church Should Not Be Dissolved. 3. The Truth About “Spiritual Sales” and “Excessive Donations”
While some problems existed in the past, only four lawsuits have been filed for refund of donations since 2009, and not a single case has been filed in the last seven years.
Why the Unification Church Should Not Be Dissolved. 2. Dissolving Would Be Contrary to the Law
The Religious Corporation Act should be strictly interpreted to protect religious freedom. The Family Federation does not meet the criteria for dissolution.
Why the Unification Church Should Not Be Dissolved. 1. A General Outline
We serialize a book where a prominent Japanese lawyer explains why he decided to represent the church, and tells Prime Minister Kishida that dissolving it would be a tragic mistake.
The Campaign for Uyghurs Workshop in Vienna: Is Pro-Uyghur Advocacy at Its Turning Point?
The fourth training event hosted by Rushan Abbas’s organization was a great success. “Bitter Winter” was there.
What Will Happen to Jiji Bheel? 11-Year-Old Hindu Girl Kidnapped, Rescued, but Not Safe
In yet another case of abduction for forced conversion to Islam and marriage, the police freed the girl but her future fate remains unclear.