Fulfilling Our Responsibility as the Chosen People in Unity with True Parents While Attending the Heavenly Parent
... International protests are vital. But they must be clear-eyed and focused. The legal grounds for arresting Mother Han were absent. The charges are implausible and politically motivated. This is not a corruption case—it’s a…
.... a legacy of peacebuilding, women’s empowerment, family renewal, interfaith dialogue, and courageous advocacy against communism and authoritarian control. She has lived with integrity, not ambition. She has served, not taken.
... But history teaches us: religiocide fails. From the catacombs of Rome to the gulags of Siberia, persecuted religions do not die. They rise. They grow. They endure.
... The Family Federation case thus becomes more than a dispute about one organization. It is a test of Japan’s democratic resilience. Will the courts and the public demand transparency and accountability from state authorities?…
... Meanwhile, Education Minister Toshiko Abe (阿部俊子)argued at a February press conference that publicizing the alleged forgeries “goes against the purpose of keeping proceedings closed” and deemed it inappropriate. However, she avoided commenting on the…
.... In Osaka City on 31st August, about 600 members marched through the city center for 40 minutes, calling for the protection of freedom of religion and fundamental human rights. Participants appealed to passersby, shouting,…
... In the current climate in Japan, heavily influenced by the post-Abe-assassination anti-cult sentiment, there is a possibility that deprogramming practices might resurface. The legal case against the Unification Church primarily depends on civil rulings…
... The original Korean Christian anti-cult movement was mainly driven by Presbyterians. It emerged in response to a significant loss of members—up to 20% in Korean Presbyterian churches—to groups like the Olive Tree and the…
... What is happening in Korea raises serious religious liberty concerns. Both the Yoido Church and the Family Federation have complained that the raids have been unnecessarily harsh and spectacular, as if they were primarily…
... Religion inherently contains elements that may not align with general social norms, and faith-based actions cannot be judged solely by rational criteria. A trial that fails to respect freedom of religion violates human dignity.