**In this eye-opening talk, *Rosita Šorytė*, a leading advocate for religious freedom, explores the global anti-cult movement and its powerful sponsors. She sheds light on how organizations like FECRIS, international anti-cult activists, and government agencies in countries like China, Russia, France, and Japan collaborate to restrict religious freedom under the guise of protecting the public from so-called "cults." Rosita also exposes the role of media, disinformation, and private donors, including pharmaceutical companies, in advancing these campaigns. As Japan faces an unprecedented crisis in religious liberty, this timely presentation emphasizes the urgent need for international coope...