After the harsh Russian sentence against the Church of the Last Testament’s leader, a member speaks out.
Interviews
Japan, Misunderstanding the Unification Church: An Interview with Masumi Fukuda
A candid account of the path that led a non-religious journalist to uncover inconvenient truths about the anti-cult campaigns following Shinzo Abe’s assassination.
The Unexpected Disciple: From Jerusalem to the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light
A father of five, once rooted in Jewish Orthodox life, describes the quiet collapse of certainty that led him to AROPL.
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.