Many seem to think Soka Gakkai is to Buddhism what the Unification Church is to Christianity. The Japanese-based international organization has often been accused of being little more than a personality-driven “cult,” led by Daisaku Ikeda. Soka Gakkai became known in the United States largely through celebrity involvement, such as rocker Tina Turner, who remains […]
Newly elected United States Congressman Hank Johnson from Georgia’s 4th District is being touted as “one of the first Buddhists ever elected to Congress” by Religion News Service. However, Johnson is actually a member of a very controversial fringe group of that religion called Soka Gakkai International (SGI), which has often been called a “cult.” The 52-year-old […]
“Lord of the Rings” star Orlando Bloom participated in a “religious ceremony” in England this month, which demonstrated the teen idol’s commitment to Soka Gakkai International (SGI) reported Teen Hollywood.com. But has Bloom become the latest celebrity cult casualty? All religions have their heroes and embarrassments. Whereas the Dalai Lama of Tibet is seen as […]
NPR offered yet another installment yesterday of its “politically correct” view of so-called “New Religions” titled “Soka Gakkai” on All Things Considered. This program focused on a controversial group called Soka Gakkai International (SGI); another group that has been called a “cult.” But listeners didn’t hear the “c” word at any time within this report, […]
A California university established by a controversial Japanese Buddhist organization, which has been called a “cult,” is having serious problems. 25% of the faculty at the newly established Soka Gakkai University in Aliso Veijo, California have been dismissed and/or walked out. And students are dropping out in protest, reports the Orange Country Register. Japanese businessman […]
