financial practices
19 articles
GwenJapan’s Supreme Court Approves Dissolution of Unification Church Over ‘Exorbitant Donations’
Japan’s Supreme Court has ruled to dissolve the Unification Church, also known as the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, over allegations of excessive donations. The court’s...
Charity status of The Plymouth Brethren Church under scrutiny as former members seek removal
Former members of The Plymouth Brethren Church are calling for it to be stripped of its charitable status, which allows it to claim millions of dollars in tax...
Victims of Universal Church of the Kingdom of God Claim Donations Were Required for Blessings
The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (IURD), an international evangelical organization registered in the United Kingdom as a charitable entity, has come under scrutiny for its...
Controversial Brazilian church seeks Belfast worship site
The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG), a Brazilian-based religious organization, has submitted plans to Belfast City Council to establish a place of worship at Equality...
The Unification Church in Japan Faces Criticism Over Alleged Financial Practices and Controversial Blessing Ceremonies
The Unification Church, also known as the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, has drawn attention in Japan due to its unique approach to spiritual and financial...
Brazilian Pentecostal Church Faces Resistance in Berlin Over Proposed Church Purchase
The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG), a Brazilian Pentecostal denomination, has faced resistance from Berlin city officials in its attempt to purchase the New Nazareth...
Former Plymouth Brethren Christian Church members call for charitable status to be stripped
Former members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church have called for the organization to lose its charitable status, which grants it significant tax advantages. The church, previously known...
Former Exclusive Brethren Members Detail Church’s Money-Go-Round
The Exclusive Brethren, now known as the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, has evolved from a religious group into a multinational entity with significant commercial influence. Former members describe...
