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Tokyo Court Orders Unification Church Dissolution Amid Controversy

3/25/2025

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In a landmark ruling, a Tokyo court has ordered the Unification Church's dissolution in Japan, a decision stemming from the government's response to the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The church now risks losing its tax-exempt status and facing asset liquidation, but it vows to appeal, arguing that this move threatens religious freedom amid allegations of coercive fundraising.

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In a landmark ruling, a Tokyo court has ordered the Unification Church's dissolution in Japan, a decision stemming from the government's response to the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The church now risks losing its tax-exempt status and facing asset liquidation, but it vows to appeal, arguing that this move threatens religious freedom amid allegations of coercive fundraising.