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.
Religious Liberty
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。
Tibetan Students Told Not to Attend Religious Activities During the Holidays
Students from Lhasa Teachers College supplied “Bitter Winter” with some interesting documents.
Why the UN Are Concerned About Freedom of Religion in Kyrgyzstan
New laws, under the pretext of combating radicalism and terrorism, put most religious activities under the control of the state.
Decision Delayed for Imprisoned Yinchuan Preacher Ma Yan
His only crime is his consistent refusal to join the government-controlled Three Self Church.
Hefei’s Ganquan Church: Trial of Pastor Zhou Songlin and Elder Ding Zhongfu Keeps Being Postponed
The two Christian leaders remain in jail, where Elder Ding is experiencing serious health problems.