Media as Friends and Foes of FoRB—and the Tai Ji Men Case
Freedom of expression is a fundamental right for both individuals and the media. But it is not unlimited and does not protect defamation and slander. by Camelia Marin* *Introduction to the international webinar “Media as Friends and Foes of FoRB—and the Tai Ji Men...
Tai Ji Men Case, FoRB Problems in Japan, France, Discussed in Leuven
At an international religious liberty conference, panelists insisted that different incidents are not isolated but should be confronted in a comparative perspective. by Massimo Introvigne An article already published in Bitter Winter on May 10th, 2024. The panelists....
The Anti-Religious, Anti-Cult, and Anti-Tai-Ji-Men Bias in the Media
The Tai Ji Men case is a perfect example of how several media are prejudiced against spiritual movements and would easily believe lies about them. by Massimo Introvigne* *A paper presented at the international webinar “Media as Friends and Foes of FoRB—and the Tai Ji...
Taiwan, France, Japan: Roots and Consequences of an Anti-Cult Ideology
Some had predicted the demise of religion in the Global West after the end of the Cold War. It did not happen—which caused harsh reactions. by Massimo Introvigne* *A paper presented at the 4th international ISFORB (Institute for the Study of Freedom of Religion and...