The British affiliate of FECRIS calls for extending legislation on “coercive control” to new religious movements. In fact, it tries to resurrect the discredited theory of brainwashing.
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London Ministerial: What We Have Learned about China, Pakistan, and the World
The international Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief taught us that religious liberty is more threatened than even before, and only a global coalition can hope to achieve results.
Abe’s Assassination: An Anti-Cult Hate Crime?
Media hysteria against the Unification Church, not the Unification Church itself, may have excited the weak mind of the killer.
Abdul Rehman Makki: Why Are China and Pakistan Protecting a Terrorist?
The designation of the deputy chief of Lashkar-e-Taiba as a global terrorist has been blocked by China at the United Nations.
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the Moscow Patriarchate: Split or Maneuver?
Is the part of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church that remained in communion with Moscow really breaking with Kirill—or just pretending to?
Five Years Ago: The “Liquidation” of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia
While the Jehovah’s Witnesses never comment on politics, scholars notice similarities between their “liquidation” and the current attempt to liquidate the Ukrainian identity.
Patriarch Kirill: How Important Is His Support for Putin?
Only a small percentage of Russians go to church. Many who don’t may still be influenced by the Patriarch’s tirades.
Pope Francis in Kiev: What if He Goes?
“If” the Pope goes to Kiev, he may put together, and perhaps bring some order, to what some see as contradictory statements on the war.
Hare Krishna (ISKCON) in Bangladesh: Why Violence Continues
Attacks against temples and murders of devotees are not the products of local mobs only. Some political forces believe they can benefit from them.
Pope Francis and Ukraine: Did He Say Enough?
Finally last Sunday the Pope used the word “aggression,” but still without naming Russia. For some it is too little too late. Why is he so cautious?