Shinzo Abe Killer's Trial Is Exposing Unification Church in Japanese Politics
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The trial of Shinzo Abe's killer is shedding light on the Unification Church's influence in Japanese politics, raising concerns about the church's ties to politicians and its impact on the country's political landscape.
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Christianity holds Jesus Christ as the unique, incarnate Son of God and sole mediator of salvation. The Unification Church teaches that Jesus’ mission was incomplete and that Moon was chosen to “finish” it.
This is like Japan’s Scientology/Mormanism.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_...