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Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Lolita

Does Happy Science have any relation to Scientology or is it a separate entity altogether?

Entirely separate.

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Anyway, I can only echo MarsHottentot’s sentiment. If Shimizu has found “home” in this system’s―for lack of a better word―beliefs and is happy with the teachings, then I hope things work well for her.

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Originally Posted by Ghostlander

Sad to see people brainwashed.

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Originally Posted by GreenPsychoRanger

I wouldn't go that far. They're not brainwashed if they truly believe it and find happiness in it.

Thing is though, "controversial religious group" kinda sets off warning bells in Japan ever since the Sarin Subway Attacks. And stuff like encouraging violation of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan REALLY doesn't sit well with the Japanese government.