The Unification Church Verdict: The New Martyrs of Japan
... Religions tend to outlast the forces that seek to destroy them. Those forces may believe they have “won” in Japan. History suggests otherwise. It is usually the persecuted who have the last laugh.
Loss of Appeal Part of Systemic Persecution
... We will never accept this unjust judicial decision and will continue to fight – including by filing a special appeal – to defend freedom of religion.
The Unification Church and the Pal Paradox in Japan
... Japan has honored Pal for decades. Its courts now face a test of whether Pal’s principled position still applies—three quarters of a century later—when the defendant is unpopular and the political waters are churning.
Japan: The Dissolution of the Unification Church and International Law. 2
... The urgent statement by the Special Rapporteurs constitutes a final warning: if higher courts uphold this decision, Japan will be in clear violation of its international obligations and will face severe criticism from the…
Japan: The Dissolution of the Unification Church and International Law.1
... The Human Rights Committee has emphasized that these limitation clauses must be interpreted strictly. Restrictions based on grounds not explicitly listed in the Covenant are not permitted as limitations on freedom of religion or…
South Korea: A Law to Dissolve Churches at Will
... South Korea’s Parliament is currently considering a legal amendment that is so extensive and dismissive of constitutional protections that one might question whether its authors expect the public to read beyond the introduction.
Four Resolutions to Attend Heavenly Parent in Substantial Reality
.... We must ask ourselves whether, in our families and mission fields, we are truly establishing models of true love and true families, and whether we are preparing fruits to offer in our reports before…
Thailand: Blessing Candidate Workshop
... The workshop effectively balanced education with active engagement. Interactive Kahoot activities were used to reinforce key concepts in a fun, high-energy way, while small-group sessions provided a safe space for open sharing.
A New Page in History—How Shall We Write It?
... I realized that no matter how much love I carried in my heart or how much I helped outwardly, if I did not express it, the other could never fully feel that love. And…
Japan: Lawyers Accused of Wilful Dehumanization
... Even judges begin with prejudice due to Zenkoku Benren’s propaganda. They do not see believers as ordinary people who might be living next door.