Thousands Gather to Oppose “Religious Corporation Dissolution Bill”
... Over 7,000 Protestant leaders rallied at the National Assembly on April 1 to protest a proposed law allowing the government to dissolve religious groups and seize assets. Critics warn the bill—framed as targeting specific…
The Gatekeepers of Peace: Why Dr. Jan Fogel’s Nomination of Dr. Hak Ja Han Matters
... When someone who has spent their career rescuing people from death rows and confronting authoritarian regimes submits a name, it is not a publicity stunt. It is a professional judgment.
The Tokyo High Court Unification Church Decision. 6
The Japanese High Court’s ruling has escalated the threat to religious liberty. By attacking the movement’s theology and endorsing "mind control" theories, the court has provided militant lawyers with a legal precedent to attempt to…
The Tokyo High Court Unification Church Decision. 5
... In Japan, when a religious corporation is dissolved, its assets, including places of worship and bank accounts, are transferred to a liquidator. Believers are thus deprived of the material preconditions to enjoy the freedom…
The Tokyo High Court Unification Church Decision. 4
Massimo Introvigne, an Italian sociologist of religion, is examining the court case against the Family Federation in Japan. He argues that the proceedings are unlawful and one-sided in their treatment of the organization.
Ivory Coast: Special 3-Day Seminar on Husband-Wife Relations
... a special three-day seminar was initiated in Ivory Coast focused on communication, spirituality, and finances within marriage. Centered on the teachings of True Parents, the seminar emphasized 'stimulation' and 'representativeness' as the foundations of…
The Tokyo High Court Unification Church Decision. 3
... The High Court’s bias is evident in its cavalier reliance on settlements to determine guilt. The Church has been dissolved without any criminal conviction. Overriding previous case law, civil decisions, and settlements were deemed…
The Tokyo High Court Unification Church Decision. 2
... The Tokyo High Court’s decision, by embracing the language of “psychological influence,” crosses a line that democratic societies have long recognized as dangerous. The consequences will extend far beyond the Unification Church unless this…
A New Beginning of Love: Rev. Doo Seung-yeon’s 2026 South America Tour in Brazil
In March 2026, Rev. Doo Seung-yeon’s tour of Brazil ignited a powerful spiritual renewal across the nation. Highlighting the visit were the historic launch of the Cranes Club for Latin American professionals and the vibrant…
Shocked Author: “Japan Ignores Basics of Justice”
Japanese author alarmed by lack of fairness in court ruling to dissolve Family federation as he finds glaring departure from the fundamentals of judicial process – namely, identifying, proving, and recognizing facts Tokyo, 24th March…