Tai Ji Men: Building the Civilization of Love Through Charity

Tai Ji Men: Building the Civilization of Love Through Charity

Charity is chiefly a cultural act, thus inherently educational. When its persecutors are forgotten, Tai Ji Men’s constant education to a culture of charity will remain. by Marco Respinti* *Conclusions of the webinar “Tai Ji Men: A Message of Charity, Conscience, and...
“The Highest Form of Charity”: Love, Justice, and Tai Ji Men

“The Highest Form of Charity”: Love, Justice, and Tai Ji Men

Catholic Pope Pius XI once stated that politics is the highest form of charity. By fighting for conscience, love, and justice Tai Ji Men dizi practice this higher charity every day. by Massimo Introvigne* *A paper presented at the webinar “Tai Ji Men: A Message of...
From the Bazaar of Charity Disaster to the Tai Ji Men Case

From the Bazaar of Charity Disaster to the Tai Ji Men Case

The 1897 fire that destroyed the “Bazar de la Charité” was one of the saddest tragedies in European history. It still has something to teach us. by Stefania Cerruti* *Introduction to the webinar “Tai Ji Men: A Message of Charity, Conscience, and Human Rights,”...
 Tai Ji Men and Religious Persecution

 Tai Ji Men and Religious Persecution

Can what is happening today to Tai Ji Men be called “persecution”? Yes, according to the most recent definitions. by Massimo Introvigne* *A paper presented at the webinar “Tai Ji Men: Victims No More,” co-organized by CESNUR and Human Rights Without Frontiers on...
Energy, Development, Freedom, and the Tai Ji Men Case

Energy, Development, Freedom, and the Tai Ji Men Case

Youth is a wellspring of energy. Education should give this energy a direction without repressing it. The Tai Ji Men dizi prove that this is possible. by Karolina Maria Kotkowska* *A paper presented at the webinar “Who Stole Their Youth? Protests, Freedom, and the Tai...
Lansquenets and Tai Ji Men: Who Stole Their Youth?

Lansquenets and Tai Ji Men: Who Stole Their Youth?

An Italian summer controversy opens a window on how politeness and high ideals can be proposed to young women and men. by Daniela Bovolenta* *A paper presented at the webinar “Who Stole Their Youth? Protests, Freedom, and the Tai Ji Men Case,” co-organized by CESNUR...