After the United Nations intervention caused the end of large-scale deprogramming, Japan invented new ways to destroy the Unification Church, endangering other religions in the process.
Religious Liberty
Nicaraguan Reformed Constitution: An Assault Against Religious Liberty
The National Assembly grants total power to President Daniel Ortega and his wife, including over creeds and beliefs, under the “clear ambiguity” of Article 14 of the fundamental law of the land.
Catholic Church in China: The Strange Case of Bishop Ji Weizhong
Once again, the CCP announced it had “elected” a bishop three months before the Pope appointed him. The Papal mandate was not mentioned in the consecration ceremony.
#SheToo: The Experience of MISA Women. 2. Following Gregorian Bivolaru
Women students reveal fascinating details on how MISA began and their personal relationship with its founder.
Ide Česká republika po stopách Ruska? Jehovovým svedkom hrozí likvidácia
Ministerstvo kultúry sa chystá začať konanie, ktorého následky by boli drastické.
Five Jehovah’s Witnesses Sentenced to Two Years in Jail in Algeria for Sharing Their Faith
Their teachings are accused of “endangering the unity of the nation.” It is a clear violation of international principles on freedom of religion or belief.
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.
No Country for Astrologers: Russian Duma Set to Ban Astrology from Media
A law proposal would prohibit broadcasting horoscopes and “magic-based predictions” in all media.
The Fall of Communism in Eastern Europe: Some Comments from a Sociologist of Religions
Religion (including the presence of a Polish Pope) was not the only factor leading to the fall of Eastern European Communism, but certainly played a role. There were also religious consequences, from Russia to China.
Thailand, China’s United Front and the “Buddha Teeth Diplomacy”
Bringing abroad Buddhist relics kept in China is used as a tool for Chinese propaganda and for spreading the lie that the CCP promotes religious liberty.