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LDP goes through motions of addressing money scandal

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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party began questioning member lawmakers about a high-profile money scandal involving LDP factions, but there was little sense it is serious about muckraking in its own backyard. Lawmakers from the influential but now-disbanded Abe, Kishida and…[Continue Reading...]

Gov’t panel compiles measures to help Japan’s Unification Church victims

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TOKYO -- The first meeting of a ministerial panel to determine support for victims of the former Unification Church was held at the prime minister's office in Japan's capital on Jan. 19. The panel compiled support measures based on the…[Continue Reading...]

Japan to Use Ex-Believers’ Help in Unification Church Victim Aid

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Tokyo, Jan. 19 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government said Friday that it will employ the help of former believers and children of believers of Unification Church to enhance consultation for victims of malpractices involving the controversial religious group. Specifically, former Unification…[Continue Reading...]

Law enacted to monitor asset shielding by religious corporations

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Japan's parliament enacted a law on Wednesday to strengthen monitoring of movements of religious corporation assets possibly subject to legal claims, as the nation moves to protect people caught up in exploitative donation solicitation practices like those employed by the…[Continue Reading...]

Is cult author Steven Hassan embellishing and/or exaggerating his bio?

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Author Steven Hassan, who writes and speaks about groups called “cults,” has a personal history of cult involvement. Hassan was in the Unification Church (“Moonies”) founded by Sun Myung Moon for two years in the 1970s. And his origin story…[Continue Reading...]

Bill passed to prevent controversial Japanese religious sect’s asset outflows

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TOKYO: Japan's lower house on Tuesday passed a bill to prevent the controversial religious sect Unification Church from moving assets as concerns grew that the religious group would attempt to hide its funds overseas as it faces compensation demands. The…[Continue Reading...]

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