A Japanese court has ordered the Unification Church to be dissolved after an investigation into the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The church is accused of coercing followers into detrimental financial donations and neglecting children, which it denies. Japan's education ministry requested the dissolution, emphasizing harmful fundraising tactics. The church considers the ruling a threat to religious freedom and plans to appeal. It has longstanding ties to Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, which influenced its legal status since the 1960s under a former anti-communist movement led by Abe's grandfather.
The Tokyo district court's decision to dissolve the Unification Church stems from concerns over manipulative practices, following the investigation into Shinzo Abe's assassination.
The church's operations and fundraising practices have faced severe scrutiny, highlighting a connection between religious organizations and Japan’s political landscape.
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