Tai Ji Men as a “Disaster Community”

Tai Ji Men as a “Disaster Community”

May 25, 2024

In disaster studies, “disaster communities” are those who went through a natural or human-made disaster that did not destroy them but reinforced their resilience. by Stefania Cerruti* *A paper presented at the European Academy of Religion 2024 conference, Palermo,...
Religion in Taiwan After the 2024 Elections

Religion in Taiwan After the 2024 Elections

May 25, 2024

While other matters dominated international comments on the 2024 Taiwanese elections, how they may impact religious liberty and the Tai Ji Men case should also be considered. Rosita Šorytė* *Introduction to the session “Religion in Taiwan After the 2024 Elections:...
Religious Liberty, the Tai Ji Men Case Discussed in Turin, Italy

Religious Liberty, the Tai Ji Men Case Discussed in Turin, Italy

May 23, 2024

Case studies of violations of freedom of religion around the world included references to Africa, Japan, and the abuse of taxes to harass spiritual movements in Taiwan. by Daniela Bovolenta An article already published in Bitter Winter on May 23rd, 2024. From left to...
Dr. Hong in Italy: An Award and Many New Friends

Dr. Hong in Italy: An Award and Many New Friends

May 22, 2024

Tai Ji Men’s Shifu received at the Turin Book Fair the Global Peace Award and met Pope Francis and leading political personalities. by Massimo Introvigne and Marco Respinti An article already published in Bitter Winter on May 20th, 2024. Pope...
The Media and the Tai Ji Men Case: Friends or Foes?

The Media and the Tai Ji Men Case: Friends or Foes?

May 21, 2024

The Tai Ji Men case is a spectacular demonstration of how media were used to slander and defame an innocent movement. They can and should also be used to tell the truth. by Daniela Bovolenta An article already published in Bitter Winter on May 21st, 2024. The poster...