Religious discrimination

Treating a person or group differently because of their religious beliefs

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2024 Wired reported that the ONA had become increasingly prevalent in the most violent segments of the contemporary far-right movement.
2023 UN rapporteur Javid Rahman criticized Iran at the 77th UN General Assembly for continuous violation of ethnic and religious minorities' human rights, demanding release of dissident prisoners and recognition of minority rights.
July 8 2022 Tetsuya Yamagami allegedly assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, citing Abe's relationship with the Unification Church as his motivation, which brought renewed attention to cult-related social issues in Japan.
2021 The 764 network emerged in the United States, widely adopting the ONA's visual aesthetics.
2021 The National Network of Lawyers Against Spiritual Sales (NNLASS) reported over 34,000 complaints about 'spiritual sales' and forced donations by the Unification Church, totaling about 123.7 billion yen (US$902 million).
2021 Court documents reveal Joshua Caleb Sutter as a longtime FBI informant, exposing his dual role as the leader of Tempel ov Blood while working with federal authorities.
June 2021 Uyghurs were reported to be detained outside of China, with Uyghurs living in Dubai subjected to arrest, prolonged detention, and deportation to China following diplomatic relations between China and the UAE.
2019 Nick Lowles of Hope Not Hate stated that the ONA was becoming more visible and influential due to internet platforms, attracting young people seeking extreme ideological positions.
June 16 2019 Quebec passed legislation banning public servants in positions of authority from wearing visible religious symbols, with Prime Minister Trudeau arguing the ban violated fundamental rights of Canadian people.
2018 The Quietus published a series of articles exploring connections between far-right politics, music, and the ONA.
February 7 2018 Joshua Caleb Sutter starts receiving payments from the FBI, with documented financial compensation totaling over $78,133.20 plus an additional expense advance of $4,378.60.
2017 The Advertiser reports that CIFS now represents ex-NRM members in addition to its previous activities.
2015 A survey reveals unique demographic characteristics of ONA supporters, noting more female supporters compared to other Satanic organizations.
2014 The European Coordination for Freedom of Conscience issued a critical report on FECRIS, highlighting that the organization's activities potentially violate principles of respect, tolerance of beliefs, and human rights conventions.
2013 The Atomwaffen Division, a neo-Nazi group, was formed with significant influence from the ONA.
2013 UK Supreme Court ruled that the Scientology chapel in London could be registered as a place of marriage.
2013 Conrad Jones published the novel 'Child for the Devil', which features a fictionalized Satanic group named the 'Order of Nine Angels'.
2013 A female American Rounwytha named 'Jall' claims to be the ONA's new Outer Representative.
2012 Long provides a detailed description of the six categories of people affiliated with the Order of Nine Angles.
March 2012 Anton Long announced his withdrawal from public activity, though he appeared to remain active within the Order.
2011 End of the proposed period for the Western civilization's final stage ('Imperium'), beyond which the Order of Nine Angles predicted a period of chaos leading to the Aeon of Fire.
2011 The 'Old Guard', a group of longstanding ONA members, announced their withdrawal from active, public work with the group.
2010 Independent Senator Nick Xenophon attempts to enact legislation against new religious movements, particularly targeting the Church of Scientology's tax-exempt status, but his efforts are unsuccessful.

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