Freedom of Religion and Belief
News from Bitter Winter 26.01.21 – Villager fined $ 24,693 for celebrating Christmas In Lushan county, Henan, one Niu Guobao organized a meeting to pray and sing hymns. Now, he has to pay a fine of 160,000 yuan. Continue reading…...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
The decision absolving Shincheonji’s leader from charges of obstructing the anti-pandemic efforts has important international implications. By Massimo Introvigne Bitter Winter (29.01.2021)- https://bit.ly/2NRaKU3 – On January 13, 2021, the Suwon District Court...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
A member of the government claims that “Evangelical branches from the US” require a “certificate of virginity” from women before marriage. By Massimo Introvigne Bitter Winter (28.01.2021) – https://bit.ly/3chDz6j – 31 NGOs and religious bodies, including...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
An ex-member sued to get her donations back, saying she was “psychologically manipulated,” and won. The Church is appealing, claiming religious discrimination. By Willy Fautré Bitter Winter (26.01.2021) –https://bit.ly/2KUZ15S -The Unification Church (UC, aka Family...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
The Suwon District Court debunked the fake news, and stated that Shincheonji “promptly and actively” cooperated with health authorities when requested. By Massimo Introvigne Bitter Winter (25.01.2021) –https://bit.ly/39WsqVG – For several months, South...