Unification Church accepts taking huge donation from Shinzo Abe's murderer's mother

Unification Church, that came into limelight after the murder of the former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, has accepted that it took a huge donation from the suspect's mother. The suspect had cited the reason for assassinating the former PM as latter's connection with the church.

The suspect blamed the church for his bankruptcy due to his mother donating all their savings along with life insurance and real estate. She had donated around US$ 700,000. Although, the church explained that it had later returned half of the amount at the request of suspect's uncle.

The church is now planning to reform its donation policy to ensure that no one is forced to make any donation. It is believed that over half of the lawmakers of ruling Liberal Democratic party in Japan had ties with Unification Church, which might have influenced the decision making at national level. The party has been in power for the most part of the post war period. 

Abe was assassinated in July this year. He was the longest serving political figure in the country. The government has planned a state funeral for him in September, which is being challenged by Japanese people. Hundreds of protesters are demanding to cancel the state funeral as they believe that Abe's policies were pro-war. 

Such state funerals are reserved for emperors in the country. If the government proceeds with the plan despite the opposition from the citizens, it is estimated to cost around US$ 12 million with other hidden expenses.

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