Shinzo Abe Killer’s Trial Is Exposing the Christian Cult Entrenched in Japanese Politics

Shinzo Abe Killer’s Trial Is Exposing the Christian Cult Entrenched in Japanese Politics

Tetsuya Yamagami is on trial for the assassination of Shinzo Abe, citing Abe's ties to the Moonies as his motivation.

Journalist and author Elle Hardy, of "Beyond Belief: How Pentecostal Christianity Is Taking Over the World," notes Yamagami's significant following and funding.

Yamagami's trial, which began on Tuesday, has sparked a broader examination of Japan's political system, with many viewing it as the true defendant.

The assassination of Shinzo Abe in July 2022 was a shocking event, given Japan's lack of a gun culture or history of assassination.

When Yamagami pulled the trigger... killing Shinzo Abe in a puff of white smoke at a suburban political rally, it seemed incomprehensible.

Author summary: Trial exposes Christian cult's influence on Japanese politics.

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The Intercept The Intercept — 2025-10-30

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