Causes include the lack of scholars sympathetic to new religious movements and the post-Cold War political situation.
Testimonies Global
The Anti-Unification Church Movement in Japan. 2. Left-Wing Forces
The Unification movement’s International Federation for Victory over Communism greatly upset the Socialists and Communists. They reacted.
The Anti-Unification Church Movement in Japan. 1. Christian Pastors and Opposing Parents
Clergy who viewed Unificationists as heretics and parents who thought their children had been brainwashed formed the initial opposition.
AROPL and the Rise of New Age Anti-Cultism 5. “New” and “Old” Anti-Cultists
There are signs that “traditional” anti-cultists are ready to enroll even the most lunatic “New Age” figures in their crusade.
AROPL and the Rise of New Age Anti-Cultism 4. Wahid Azal’s Anti-Cult Hallucinations
A “prophet,” whose revelations come from hallucinogenic plants, believes CESNUR funds AROPL as part of a Jewish “Sabbatian-Frankist” conspiracy.
AROPL and the Rise of New Age Anti-Cultism 3. Be Scofield’s Delusional “Journalism”
The attack against the spiritual master Aaravindha Himadra was an egregious example of irresponsible reporting that may incite violence.
AROPL and the Rise of New Age Anti-Cultism 2. The Making of Be Scofield
The American “journalist” is a new kind of anti-cultist. Her primary sources are revelations from angels, extraterrestrials, Tarot cards, and the Akashic records.
AROPL and the Rise of New Age Anti-Cultism 1. The Anti-Cult Movement
The opposition to “cults” has so far consisted of two main sides: religious and secular. A third side is emerging, targeting the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.
Japan: A Second-Generation Member of the Unification Church Speaks Out
The media emphasize the issues of a few discontented children who left their parents’ church. What about the majority who remained and face discrimination and slander?
Nisei: Are Second-Generation Apostates from the Unification Church Reliable? 4. Most Nisei Are Not Apostates
There are many more second-generation members who happily remain in the Unification Church than apostates who publicly oppose it.