Post by Admin on Sept 30, 2023 21:13:07 GMT
Eight Suzuki, a journalist who covers the issue of the former Unification Church, said of the future of the church that it is inevitable that it will weaken, saying, ``It will be difficult in terms of expenses.There is also the possibility that a large number of believers will leave.'' On the other hand, since it is possible to continue operating as a voluntary religious group even after disbanding, there is a risk that an intelligence unit within the religious group, whose existence has been rumored for some time, may become more radicalized underground. pointing out. There are concerns that a ``separate group'' of the cult, similar to the secret elite unit that appeared in the TBS drama ``VIVANT,'' may be working behind the scenes.
Aum Shinrikyo is said to have become radicalized after all 25 of its members lost the 1990 House of Representatives election, and the group felt a strong sense of alienation from society. Although Suzuki says that the cult is not as radical as Aum at the time, ``Recently, as the request for dissolution has become more realistic, believers are becoming increasingly irritated, and strong words like ``the final war'' are being used on social media. were also seen here and there." He feared that the anger would be directed at the former believers who had accused him of the damage. For that reason, he appealed, ``It will be necessary to create a system that will continue to monitor the situation even after it is disbanded.''
≪The National Federation of Bar Associations makes a statement demanding an apology and compensation for damages≫ The National Liaison Committee for Lawyers Against Spiritual Business Law, which is working on the issue of the former Unification Church, held a meeting in Tokyo on the 30th and demanded an apology and compensation for damages from the former Unification Church for past damage. issued a statement asking for it. It also called for legislation to ensure speedy hearings after requests for dissolution orders and preservation of assets.
The statement pointed out that the reforms promoted by the cult are leaving victims behind and are blinding the world. The cult says that large-scale donations have decreased since the declaration of compliance in 2009, but even after the declaration, there have been 140 incidents, totaling about 1.9 billion yen in damage.
Aum Shinrikyo is said to have become radicalized after all 25 of its members lost the 1990 House of Representatives election, and the group felt a strong sense of alienation from society. Although Suzuki says that the cult is not as radical as Aum at the time, ``Recently, as the request for dissolution has become more realistic, believers are becoming increasingly irritated, and strong words like ``the final war'' are being used on social media. were also seen here and there." He feared that the anger would be directed at the former believers who had accused him of the damage. For that reason, he appealed, ``It will be necessary to create a system that will continue to monitor the situation even after it is disbanded.''
≪The National Federation of Bar Associations makes a statement demanding an apology and compensation for damages≫ The National Liaison Committee for Lawyers Against Spiritual Business Law, which is working on the issue of the former Unification Church, held a meeting in Tokyo on the 30th and demanded an apology and compensation for damages from the former Unification Church for past damage. issued a statement asking for it. It also called for legislation to ensure speedy hearings after requests for dissolution orders and preservation of assets.
The statement pointed out that the reforms promoted by the cult are leaving victims behind and are blinding the world. The cult says that large-scale donations have decreased since the declaration of compliance in 2009, but even after the declaration, there have been 140 incidents, totaling about 1.9 billion yen in damage.