Christian Messianic cults play a fascinating role in post WWII East Asian politics.

Virulently anti-communist, 'the Moonies' were backed by the CIA during the cold war, a close analogy to US backing Islamic fundamentalism as a counterweight to communism in the middle east. Of course, they also somehow end up grifting millions from their followers, which they then funnel into political party donations, state-within-state organisation and media influence, setting up or taking over publications to push their simultaneously anti-red, pro-donation message. Falun Gong is another - religious cult, messianic leader, anti-communist, multi-million dollar business empire with media empire. It really is cult infiltration into the highest echelons in society