Remembering Madam Yu: The Essential Role of Women in Peacebuilding

Remembering Madam Yu: The Essential Role of Women in Peacebuilding

Women have played a pivotal role in promoting peace. Two recent examples are Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon and Madam Yu Mei-Jung. by Peter Zoehrer *A paper presented at the conference “Remembering Shimu’s Fight: Conscience and the Tai Ji Men Case,” Pasadena, California, April...
United to Solve the Tai Ji Men Case

United to Solve the Tai Ji Men Case

Dr. Hong, his wife, and his dizi did an enormous work to denounce the injustice of the Tai Ji Men case. Only an international coalition can lead to its solution. by Willy Fautré* *Conclusions of at the conference “Remembering Shimu’s Fight: Conscience and the Tai Ji...
Resisting Injustice with a Smile: Madam Yu and the Tai Ji Men Case

Resisting Injustice with a Smile: Madam Yu and the Tai Ji Men Case

Tai Ji Men’s Shimu not only shared the suffering of her husband and the dizi. She inspired their resistance and resilience. by Camelia Marin* *A paper presented at the conference “Remembering Shimu’s Fight: Conscience and the Tai Ji Men Case,” Pasadena, California,...
Solving the Tai Ji Men Case: The Best Way of Remembering Madam Yu

Solving the Tai Ji Men Case: The Best Way of Remembering Madam Yu

Scholars and human rights activists gathered in Pasadena on April 5 to honor the late Shimu of Tai Ji Men and call for a solution of the long-lasting case. by Daniela Bovolenta An article already published in Bitter Winter on April 16th, 2024. The poster of the...
Fostering Spirituality: Four Levels of Freedom of Religion or Belief

Fostering Spirituality: Four Levels of Freedom of Religion or Belief

Governments can be classified in four groups according to their respect of religious liberty. To achieve the highest level, Taiwan needs to solve the Tai Ji Men case. by Hans Noot* *A paper presented at the conference “Remembering Shimu’s Fight: Conscience and the Tai...