A STEP FORWARD IN THE CONTINUED FIGHT FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

Toru Goto appealing to the public near where he was held captive, Japan.

Unification Church members are no strangers to the fight for religious freedom. In its history, the church has won numerous legal battles and campaigned against violations of this basic human right. This week, religious rights activists of all faiths gained another victory when Toru Goto won his case in Japan.

On January 28, 2014, Goto was awarded 4.38 million yen (roughly $47,000) in his civil case against family members and professional deprogrammers who held him captive for over 12 years.

"This is welcome news indeed, and brings the Unification Church in Japan one step closer to closing the sad chapter on forced conversions" said Dr. Michael Balcomb, President of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification in the United States.

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