A person involved in the former Unification Church's headquarters in South Korea for many years told NHK that while remittances from Japan have reportedly stopped, a new method has been launched for believers in South Korea since last year. It has been revealed that efforts to collect donations are becoming more active.
According to this, donations are being collected in the name of getting rid of evil spirits called ``central spirits,'' which were caused by the actions of ancestors, and that possessing them can lead to illness.
The cost is 120,000 won for each of the 13 central spirits, or approximately 13,000 yen in Japanese yen.
A video for believers shown by a person involved uses animation to introduce the experiences of believers who say, ``I was cured of my illness after I removed the central spirit.''
However, this new method of collecting donations has been questioned even within the cult, saying, ``They are collecting money by selling strange spirits called ``central spirits.'' There are many people who feel very angry about this.'' I pointed out that there are voices that do.
In addition, a source said that the financial situation of the religious organization is becoming increasingly difficult, and that ``those working in affiliated organizations have had their wages cut by 10% to 20% since last year.'' He emphasized that believers must follow their offerings.Although they are in dire financial straits, they are suffering with no end in sight.