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.
Christian Churches
The Difficult Hour of the Gods: Politics, Religion, and Opposition to “Cults” in Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, from the Unification Church to Tai Ji Men
East Asian anti-cultism stems from an unholy alliance between Christian heresy hunters and left-leaning lawyers, politicians, and media.
Cross and Crescent in Crisis: Is There a Persecution of Christians in Nigeria?
President Trump’s remarks have sparked an international controversy, lacking nuance and full of misunderstandings.
Taiyuan Xuncheng Reformed Church Raided Again: 15 Detained, Including Infants
Another police action targeted a successful house church. Even small children were detained.
Christian Murdered in Punjab: Targeted Killings and Delayed Justice
The brutal death of Asif Raza expose Pakistan’s failure to shield its Christian citizens.
Free Mother Han! Free Pastor Son! Confronting South Korea’s Crisis of Democracy
The leader of the Family Federation and the respected pastor of Busan’s Segero Church are not detained “according to Korean law” but in violation of it.
Fuyang: New Raid, Arrests Target Maizhong Reformed Church
The third raid in one year led to the arrest of Elder Ma Tao and Pastor Chang Shun. Despite its reformed theology, the church has been labeled a “cult.”
Linfen Covenant Home Church Protests Sentences Imposed on Its Leaders
Pastor Li Jie, Elder Han Xiaodong, and Elder Wan Qiang were sentenced to jail penalties for “fraud.”
China’s Religious Freedom Crisis Escalates: Christian Churches Face Comprehensive Suppression
A summary of the growing persecution in the last few years of Protestant house churches, dissident Catholics, and Christian new religious movements.
Guangdong, Shengja Church: Leaders Sentenced for “Illegal Business Operations”
Printing and selling for a small fee Christian literature is now regarded as sufficient to throw fraud charges at house church preachers and elders.