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When disasters hit, free media can save lives. Fake media and news can cause more casualties. The same is true for the disasters caused by religious persecution.

Kolbe is remembered for his heroic death in the Nazi camp of Auschwitz. He was there for his defense of freedom of the press and truth, a lesson also relevant for the Tai Ji Men case,

How a delegation of Western scholars and observers, led by “Bitter Winter,” CESNUR and HRWF, practiced its own brand of citizen diplomacy in Taiwan.

Prosecutors who attacked groups stigmatized as “cults” and slandered them through the media have been active in several countries. Their wrongdoings need to be exposed.

A diplomacy without conscience may achieve short-term results, but normally fails in the long run. A citizen diplomacy with conscience is needed to solve the Tai Ji Men case.

Celebrating the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy, scholars and witnesses from three different continents discussed how the long-lasting case may be finally solved.

Three academic events offered the opportunity to present the Tai Ji Men case to numerous Australian and international scholars. Young Tai Ji Men dizi (disciples) also offered beautiful performances. 

The time has come to proclaim the truth on a serious case of blatant violation of freedom of religion or belief.

The victims and the public opinion have a right to know the truth also about the events where groups have been unfairly discriminated as “cults,” as happened in the Tai Ji Men case.