Japan’s court orders the controversial Unification Church to disband due to its ties to the assassination of ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022. The church has faced scrutiny over its alleged coercion of followers to make significant donations. The court also plans to strip the church of its tax-exempt status and call for the liquidation of its assets. While it can still operate in Japan, the church faces possible appeal of the ruling. Previously, the church drew criticism for teaching that marriage is central to spiritual salvation, and its widespread presence in Japan since the 1960s.

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