A summary of the growing persecution in the last few years of Protestant house churches, dissident Catholics, and Christian new religious movements.
Religious Liberty
Amsterdam’s “Lonely Uyghur” About Celebrating Nowruz in Exile
Nowruz, the Uyghur New Year, is celebrated today by the diaspora. It carries a powerful message both for the Uyghurs and for those who care about them.
Norway, Jehovah’s Witnesses “Fully Vindicated” By Appeal Court
A wrong decision denying state subsidies and registration to the organization because of its policy towards excluded ex-members has been overturned in appeal.
Russia Bans Local Church Publication as “Extremist”
Banning the founder Witness Lee’s edition of the Bible may open the way to liquidating the movement itself.
Japan and Religion, the Scandal of “Public Welfare.” 2. The Assault on the Unification Church
The “public welfare” principle implies that if a religion displeases the majority, it can be eradicated. It is what is happening to the Unification Church.
Japan and Religion, the Scandal of “Public Welfare.” 1. Betraying Japan’s International Obligations
By keeping in its Constitution and laws the principle that religions may have their activities restricted and even be suppressed in the name of “public welfare,” Japan violates its international obligations.
China Insists It Should Control Reincarnation of the Dalai Lama
Answering a new book by the current Dalai Lama, Beijing insists the CCP should control reincarnation of Tibetan lamas. It will find one for the Dalai Lama when he dies.
Pakistan: Report Claims Religious Minorities’ Situation Is Becoming Worse
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan notes that discrimination, forced conversion, blasphemy accusations, and violent attacks increased in 2023 and 2024.
The Supreme Court and the Unification Church in Japan: Warrant for a “Religiocide”? Part 1
A Supreme Court decision may open the way to the dissolution of the religious organization by overturning decades of case law.
日本：次はPL教団（パーフェクト・リバティー教団）が標的に
日本の裁判所の判決により、宗教団体への多額の献金を疑わしく思う風潮が、数百もの団体を潜在的な標的にする可能性があることが確認された。