Japan’s Religious Persecution Escalates: Calls for Global Support in Upholding Freedom of Worship

Facing government persecution, our movement in Japan joins other religious groups in urging global action to protect religious freedom. A petition is open for support.

Our movement in Japan is facing severe persecution from the government authorities acting in an unfair and unconstitutional manner. But we are not alone: several other groups, larger numerically, are also facing similar attacks, including the Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Perfect Liberty Kyodan, a Japanese new religious movement. Further afield, some of our members are currently in detention in China.

This matter is increasingly urgent. Religious freedom is a fundamental human right, and we call upon the United States and the new administration to uphold America’s long tradition of fighting for freedom of worship for everyone, everywhere.

You can support this effort by signing the petition below.