Religion and Conflict: From Historical Scars to the Tai Ji Men Case in Taiwan
A critical examination of how political and legal systems appropriate religious symbols, and how conscience offers a path beyond violence and injustice. by Kenny Jeng* *A paper presented at the Fourth World Conference for Religious Dialogue and Cooperation, Skopje,...
When Law Loses Its Conscience: Common Manifestations of Religious Conflict within Modern Rule of Law
Administration, taxation, and media narratives are the new arenas of religious controversy and discrimination. Wang Yu-Ran* *A paper presented at the Fourth World Conference for Religious Dialogue and Cooperation, Skopje, North Macedonia, June 24, 2026....
The Political Instrumentalization of Religious Identity and Conscience-Oriented Reform: A Comparative Analysis
Examining the manipulation of religious identity by state and private actors and the transformative role of conscience in legal, social, and tax reform. by Yang Ming-Sheng* *A paper presented at the Fourth World Conference for Religious Dialogue and Cooperation,...
When a Menpai Meets the State: Categorical Misfit and Institutional Violence in the Tai Ji Men Case
At the core of the case was the abusive classification as a cram school of a community practicing qigong, martial arts, and self-cultivation. by María Vardé* *A paper presented at the Fourth World Conference for Religious Dialogue and Cooperation, Skopje, North...