Unification Church

noun

1. a religious sect that combines elements of Protestantism and Buddhism, founded by the Reverend Sun Myung Moon in 1954: many of its members live in communes sponsored by the sect.

Unification Church

noun

1. a religious sect founded in 1954 by Sun Myung Moon (1920–2012), S Korean industrialist and religious leader See also Moonie

Example Sentences

In recent years, the LDP has also come under scrutiny over political scandals including its ties to the controversial Unification Church and allegations that its politicians had concealed millions of dollars in fundraiser donations.

From BBC

Chief among the series of scandals that have dogged the LDP is its relationship with the controversial Unification Church, described by critics as a “cult”, and the level of influence it had on lawmakers.

From BBC

Chief among them is the party’s relationship with the controversial Unification Church - described by critics as a “cult” - and the level of influence it had on lawmakers.

From BBC

A Unification Church spokesperson declined to comment about his arrest, citing the ongoing civil case.

From Seattle Times

The killer was angry at Mr. Abe’s affiliations with the Unification Church, a motive that led to a political crackdown on the church by the ruling party.

From Washington Times