The attack against the spiritual master Aaravindha Himadra was an egregious example of irresponsible reporting that may incite violence.
Religious Liberty
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.
Falun Gong Repression Intensifies: Practitioner Yao Jiaxiu Sentenced to Five Years
In the first half of 2025 alone, at least 430 Falun Gong practitioners were sentenced across China. Their jail terms are getting longer compared to previous years.
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.
Red Flags and Red Herrings: FECRIS’ Curious Crusade for China
China reprints an article by a FECRIS board member from an obscure Italian publication to prove that “foreign media” fully support its propaganda.
Stephen Kent Unmasks Himself: From Anti-Cult Scholar to Anti-Religion Crusader
“Psychobiographies and Godly Vision” argues that Paul the Apostle, Muhammad, and most founders of religions were no less mentally disturbed than “cult” leaders.
日本：旧統一教会二世が声を上げる
マスコミは、両親の教会に対して不満を持ち脱会した数名の子ども達の主張を強調し広めている。では、現在も教会に残り差別と誹謗中傷を受け続けている大勢の子ども達はどうなっているのか。
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?
Raided and Terrorized: China Cracks Down Again on Life Zen Temple
A member who escaped abroad reports to “Bitter Winter” the terror of the new raids against an idiosyncratic but peaceful new religious movement.
With a Little Help from My Serbian Friends: FECRIS Caught Again Cooperating with Putin’s Sidekicks
The European anti-cult federation might have excluded its Russian branch, but Russian anti-cultists and their Serbian allies, who are still involved, are like two peas in a pod.