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Japan’s government has asked a court to strip the Unification church of its status, amid growing criticism of the group’s fundraising activities after the assassination last year of the former prime minister Shinzo Abe.

If the Tokyo district court accepts the request, the church – whose members are colloquially known as Moonies – will be stripped of its status as a religious corporation and lose exemptions from corporate and property taxes, as well as a tax on income from monetary offerings.

However, it could continue to operate in a new incarnation, enabling it to recruit members and solicit donations, media reports said.

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[–] fruitleatherpostcard@lemm.ee 39 points 1 year ago

All religions should be stripped of any special get-out clauses.