He was accused of “fraud,” a charge now liberally used against Christian leaders who refuse to join the government-controlled Three Self Church.
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NEWS FROM CHINA
Xi’an Pastor Chang Yuguang, Wife Still Under Strict Detention Conditions
Their son reports about the difficult life in jail of the Xi’an couple sentenced to seven years for printing Christian books
The European Parliament Condemns Thailand’s Deportation of Uyghur Refugees to China
A resolution was adopted in Brussels. Bangkok’s surrender to China starts producing international consequences.
News from the world
Pakistan, Ahmadis Detained for Praying Remain in Jail—Including Minors
Meanwhile, the extremist Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan calls for “slitting the throats” of the members of the persecuted religion.
Norway, Jehovah’s Witnesses “Fully Vindicated” By Appeal Court
A wrong decision denying state subsidies and registration to the organization because of its policy towards excluded ex-members has been overturned in appeal.
Russia Bans Local Church Publication as “Extremist”
Banning the founder Witness Lee’s edition of the Bible may open the way to liquidating the movement itself.
Testimonies from China
Expanding the Notion of Xie Jiao in China: Now Even Reformed Christians Are “Cultists”
The case of Fuyang Maizhong Reformed Church confirms that the category of “organizations promoting heterodox teachings” may be expanded at the authorities’ will.
Radio Free Asia: An Appeal to the US Congress
The radio and its website perform an essential function in exposing the crimes of the CCP both in China and internationally. It should continue its precious work.
How Many Uyghurs Are in Syria? How Many Died? A Story of Death and Books
Why Uyghur refugees have reasons to be thankful to a government that is under heavy international criticism.
Testimonies from the World
Japan and the Unification Church: False Figures Supported the Dissolution
The Japanese government is claiming there were 500 victims of coerced donations after 2009. This figure is false.
Unification Church’s Dissolution in Japan: A Leading Buddhist Monk Speaks Out
Reverend Shindo Mizuta, chief priest of Kongo-ji Temple, says that if the Unification Church is dissolved, many religions and temples will be at risk as well.
Pakistan: Report Claims Religious Minorities’ Situation Is Becoming Worse
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan notes that discrimination, forced conversion, blasphemy accusations, and violent attacks increased in 2023 and 2024.
Interviews
Unification Church’s Dissolution in Japan: A Leading Buddhist Monk Speaks Out
Reverend Shindo Mizuta, chief priest of Kongo-ji Temple, says that if the Unification Church is dissolved, many religions and temples will be at risk as well.
Op-eds China
China’s Religious Freedom Crisis Escalates: Christian Churches Face Comprehensive Suppression
A summary of the growing persecution in the last few years of Protestant house churches, dissident Catholics, and Christian new religious movements.
Featured China
China’s National Religious Groups Joint Conference: “Preach the Two Sessions”
The important gathering of the government-controlled religious bodies called for an emphasis on the latest documents of the regime in sermons and study groups.
Op-eds International
Japan: Family Federation, How an Assassin’s Dream Came True
Twisting and misinterpreting the law, the Tokyo District Court realized the purpose of Shinzo Abe’s assassin to destroy the Unification Church.
Featured International
Gauguin, Theosophy, and Comparative Religion
Some scholars have claimed that “Theosophy was Gauguin’s world view.” Not all agree, as Swedenborg and the Spiritualist comparativist Gerald Massey were equally important influences.
Documents and translations
統一教会に対する日本の一審判決：勝者はなく、全員が敗者だ
統一教会の解散は、すべての宗教、日本、そして日本の国際的なイメージに損害を与える。宗教の自由を支持するすべての者は、この不名誉な判決に抗議すべきだ。
日本と宗教、「公共の福祉」というスキャンダル：２. 統一教会への攻撃
「公共の福祉」の原則は、多数派が不快に思う宗教は排除され得ることを意味する。それが現在、統一教会に起きている。
日本の最高裁と統一教会「宗教虐殺」の許可証？ その2
数十年の判例を変更し、刑事犯罪ではない民事不法行為が宗教法人の解散理由になる論理的な理由はない。