Police are searching for members of a Taiwan-based mix of Scientology and UFO lore across the country.
Religious Liberty
South Korea, “God-Man” Huh Kyung-young in Jail: What I Learned When I Interviewed Him
His antics easily expose him to accusations of fraud. Charges of embezzlement of funds and “quasi-coercive sexual assault” are more problematic.
The Cost of Silence: Reflections Three Years After the Xinjiang Police Files Leak
The Files should have generated robust policies against companies profiting from slave labour in the Uyghur region. In the UK, it did not happen.
Discovering Sarghoda, Pakistan, a cradle of religion
Sargodha is renowned for its natural beauty and rich historical heritage. However, not all is well there for religious minorities.
Elderly Falun Gong Practitioner Dies in Jail for Lack of Proper Medical Care
Sentenced to four years, Wang Yan was taken to Liaoning Women’s Prison, where her breast cancer was not properly treated.
The Oak Flat Saga: Supreme Court Rejects the Apaches’ Appeal
The Native Americans will now explore other legal and political possibilities, but the decision is a severe blow to their cause.
Xi’an: Crackdown on Zion’s Light Church, Ten Pastors and Co-Workers Arrested
Pastor Gao Quanfu, who is among those detained, is a key leader in the house church movement in Shaanxi.
Japan: Unification Church’s President Tanaka Speaks. 1. The Dissolution Verdict
The June 2025 issue of the magazine “Seiron” allows the church leader to present his version of the facts. “Bitter Winter” publishes an English translation of extensive excerpts from the interview.
Washington State vs The Seal of Confession: A Test for Religious Liberty in the US
A new state law assaults the secrecy of confession, which is non-negotiable for the Catholic Church. The Trump administration is expected to react.
Sichuan, 84-Year-Old Falun Gong Grandmother Jailed Despite Poor Health
The woman was arrested for giving an amulet to a fellow villager. Two medical examinations declared her unfit for detention.