Shinzo Abe Killer’s Trial Exposes Christian Cult 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 has been labeled one of the "most successful assassins" in history.
Yamagami's trial began on Tuesday, but many see Japan's political system as the true defendant.
The assassination of Shinzo Abe in July 2022 was shocking, as modern Japan lacks a gun culture or history of assassination.
Author summary: Trial exposes Christian cult ties in Japanese politics.