How Taxes May Be Misused to Persecute Spiritual Minorities

How Taxes May Be Misused to Persecute Spiritual Minorities

Interestingly enough, tax-based crackdown on spiritual movements started in France and Taiwan in the same year, 1996. by Christine Mirre An article already published in Bitter Winter on February 6th, 2021. Tai Ji Men protests in Taiwan. Taxes as a tool of...
Tax Justice and Persecution of Minority Religions

Tax Justice and Persecution of Minority Religions

The Russian experience may serve as a cautionary tale for what is now happening in Taiwan. by Boris Falikov An article already published in Bitter Winter on April 2nd, 2021. Tai Ji Men protests in Taiwan. The action of Taiwan’s National Tax Bureau, which spent two...
An International Day of Education Webinar: FORB and Tax Justice

An International Day of Education Webinar: FORB and Tax Justice

On January 24, scholars from different continents discussed how to educate to freedom of religion or belief, conscience, legality, and fiscal fairness. by Marco Respinti An article already published in Bitter Winter on January 28th, 2021. Dr. Chen Tze-lung speaking at...
Taxes, Legal Reform, and Freedom of Belief: An International Forum

Taxes, Legal Reform, and Freedom of Belief: An International Forum

Scholars, former officials, and human rights activists from several countries attended the event organized on the eve of Taiwan’s 78th Judicial Day. by Marco Respinti An article already published in Bitter Winter on January 13th, 2021. The Forum. Judicial Day is an...
Solidarity, Subsidiarity, and the Taxation of Spiritual Movements

Solidarity, Subsidiarity, and the Taxation of Spiritual Movements

Some reflection on the Republic of China’s Judicial Day, from the point of view of a Western scholar. by Massimo Introvigne An article already published in Bitter Winter on January 11th, 2021. The Judicial Yuan, Taipei, R.O.C. Credits. The Republic of China...