Shinzo Abe Killer’s Trial Is Exposing the Christian Cult Entrenched in Japanese Politics
Tetsuya Yamagami is now on trial for the assassination of Shinzo Abe, citing Abe's ties to the Moonies as his motivation.
Journalist and author Elle Hardy, who wrote "Beyond Belief: How Pentecostal Christianity Is Taking Over the World," notes Yamagami's significant following and funding.
Yamagami has been labeled one of the "most successful assassins" in history, with a dedicated fan base and a fund bankrolled by sympathizers.
The trial, which began on Tuesday, has shed light on Japan's political system and its potential entanglements with cults.
Yamagami's actions on July 2022, killing Shinzo Abe with a homemade gun at a political rally, shocked the nation due to Japan's lack of gun culture and history of assassination.
Author summary: Trial exposes Japan's political system entanglements with cults.
- Tetsuya Yamagami on trial for Shinzo Abe's assassination
- Motivation cited as Abe's ties to the Moonies
- Trial sheds light on Japan's political system and cult entanglements