Japan and the Unification Church: The Duval Report. 4
... The Catholics and Buddhists have such practices, but needless to say this provision is not intended to be applied to traditional or “socially acceptable” religions, but only to new religious movements derogatorily labeled as…
Japan and the Unification Church: The Duval Report. 3
... There is no doubt that the invitation by UC members for newcomers to participate in seminars or training sessions “allowing the doctrines, ‘Divine Principle,’ to gradually permeate their understanding,” as it was described in…
Exhibition Shock: “Members Treated Like Animals”
... To raise awareness about reality of coercive faith-breaking against followers of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (formerly the Unification Church), the Kumamoto Citizens’ Association for the Protection of Basic Human Rights…
Philippines: Witnessing and Recreation Day
... We all relished the experience and set new determinations for our upcoming mission, focusing on our Heavenly Parents and the victorious True Parents. We are committed to doing our best to make our Heavenly…
Japan and the Unification Church: The Duval Report. 2
... The ensuing media frenzy put pressure on the Japanese Government to cut any ties with the Church and, under the accusations from the Lawyers’ Network making them responsible for the disaster, the Government officials…
Revival Workshop in Zimbabwe
... Feedback from participants indicated that learning from others through testimonies was very important. They have recognized ways to improve their spiritual lives and understand what True Parents desire from each person. The participants also…
Japan and the Unification Church: The Duval Report. 1
... In order to invalidate the good faith and strong beliefs of the followers, the theory of undue influence or “brainwashing evangelism” has been forged and underlies all the claims for torts filed by the…
No Ties: LDP Gave No Favors to Faith Minority
... As Fujiwara noted, there was "no reason for the LDP to reject a visit from a group of citizens with voting rights who support the party." Shinzo Abe and the LDP did nothing wrong,…
Kenya: Creating an Atmosphere for Children to Open Up
... A positive environment was created as the Second Generation asked questions, which were answered thoroughly. They also reflected positively and felt the mothers’ concern for them, especially given True Mother’s focus on raising young…
Illegal Faith-Breaking: Japan Turning a Blind Eye
... The report states that the government and the National Network of Lawyers Against Spiritual Sales labeled the "activity of soliciting donations to spread the faith and maintain the organization" as "harmful to public welfare"…