A father of five, once rooted in Jewish Orthodox life, describes the quiet collapse of certainty that led him to AROPL.
Interviews
The Victoria, Australia, Inquiry into “Cults”: Why Christians Are Concerned
Freedom for Faith’s Mike Southon describes an Inquiry where the word “cult” is so vaguely described that any church can be a “cult.” He suggests abandoning the use of “cult” entirely.
The Victoria, Australia, Anti-Cult Inquiry: Interview with Professor Keith Thompson
Victoria is not the only part of the world where minority religions are stigmatized and harassed. But is at risk of becoming one of the worst.
Refunding Salvation: Inside the Unification Church’s Independent Compensation Committee
In a daring legal experiment blending faith and finance, the Family Federation has assigned well-known national lawyers to reimburse dissatisfied donors, aiming to prevent litigation.
A Minor Shot Dead in Kenya for Being a Member of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light: His Brother Testifies
The religious nature of Ibrahim Ramadan’s murder is confirmed by the fact that the victim’s brother was later arrested and beaten for his faith.
“We Exist, But We Cannot Say We Are Christians”: An Interview with an Afghan Christian
Via WhatsApp, an Afghan Christian shares his experience of living under Taliban rule. We have verified his story, although we protect him with a pseudonym.
Figeľ: “The Unification Church Case Highlights the Threat to Religious Freedom in Japan”
The former European Union Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief and current President of FOREF expresses “deep concern.”
Unification Church’s Dissolution in Japan: A Leading Buddhist Monk Speaks Out
Reverend Shindo Mizuta, chief priest of Kongo-ji Temple, says that if the Unification Church is dissolved, many religions and temples will be at risk as well.
Dying in Bangladesh at Age 16—Just for Being an Ahmadi – Part II: An Eyewitness Account
A young student in Ahmednagar, Bangladesh, tells “Bitter Winter” how sectarian hatred broke one young life.
“Religious Persecution Is the New Pandemic”: An Interview with Knox Thames
In a powerful new book, the American scholar and former diplomat offers innovative solutions for the global freedom of religion crisis.