Habermas and Tai Ji Men: Peace as a Consequence of Justice
The German philosopher argues that justice produces peace rather than vice versa. This lesson is relevant for Taiwan and the Tai Ji Men case. by Massimo Introvigne* *Introduction to the webinar “No Peace Without Justice for Tai Ji Men,” co-organized by CESNUR and...
Roses Blooming in the Bitter Winter: An Emic View of Tai Ji Men and Its Tax-Legal Case
A personal testimony of how an ancient teaching can change lives—and empower disciples to resist decades of injustice. by Eileen Ho* *A paper presented at the session “Religious Liberty in Taiwan: From the Martial Law to the Tai Ji Men Case” of the Eighth Annual...
The Crisis of Religious Freedom in Post-Authoritarian Taiwan: A Personal Testimony
The Sword Dance and the Phoenix Dance represent a struggle for justice and peace that strongly resonates with Tai Ji Men’s experience of persecution. by Samantha Chen* *A paper presented at the session “Religious Liberty in Taiwan: From the Martial Law to the Tai Ji...
More than a Tax Issue: The Tai Ji Men Case in Taiwan
A summary and legal analysis of a case that will not be resolved unless it is finally understood that it concerns freedom of religion or belief, not just taxes. by Claudia Huang* *A paper presented at the session “Religious Liberty in Taiwan: From the Martial Law to...