Unification Church: Japan’s Dissolution Order and International Law. 3
... Under the Covenant, States may not interfere in matters relating to religious practices, unless such interference is required by imperatives such as public safety or law and order. This is where criminal law applies,…
Hyojeong CheonBo Special Philippine Event
... The echoes of laughter, tears of joy, and heartfelt prayers lingered in our minds. We knew, as we stepped out into the world, that we were forever transformed by this experience. The connections forged…
Unification Church: Japan’s Dissolution Order and International Law. 2
... Despite these urgent calls to clarify its legislation, Japan has never acted on these demands or amended its legislation to bring it into compliance with Article 18 of the Treaty and, consequently, with Article…
China Uses “Buddhist Friendship” in Seoul to Advance Its Religious Policy Agenda
... the China Buddhist Association’s “friendship” diplomacy seems not like a simple spiritual exchange but rather another means for Beijing to push its regional agenda against groups it views as threats.
Unification Church: Japan’s Dissolution Order and International Law. 1
... One of the most radical forms of interference with the collective aspect of freedom of religion is the dissolution of an existing religious organization. Such a drastic measure requires very serious reasons by way…
The Path that Connects Generations and Sets the Direction for the Future
... Now is the time for the community to newly reflect on the meaning of the Third Blessing—perfection of dominion—not only on the individual level but all through our communities.
A New Paradigm of Witnessing in the Era of the Settlement of Cheon Il Guk
... Let us make our homes and workplaces into peaceful and restful places for anyone who comes, cultivating our surroundings with our smiles and thoughtful care.
A Judicial Suicide: The Tokyo Decision Against the Unification Church. 2
... To dissolve an organization comprising a large number of employees and believers through nonpublic proceedings represents a serious structural defect in the system.
A Judicial Suicide: The Tokyo Decision Against the Unification Church. 1
A dissolution order is more than a mere act of legal enforcement; it constitutes a fundamental denial of the dignity of the religion in question... For hundreds of thousands of believers, this means that the…
Love That Lasts Forever: Thailand’s Blessed Couple Workshop
On April 4–5, 2026, twenty couples gathered at the HJ Cheonbo Training Center for Thailand’s second Blessed Couple Workshop. The two-day program fostered deep self-reflection and renewal, empowering couples to build harmonious families and invest…