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...
The True Spirit of Transitional Justice and the Tai Ji Men Case

The True Spirit of Transitional Justice and the Tai Ji Men Case

The remote origins of transitional justice are in the distinction between vengeance and justice, as taught by wise men such as Emperor Wen of Han and Cesare Beccaria. by Massimo Introvigne* *A paper presented at the conference “A History of Human Rights, Trends in...
Tai Ji Men: Qigong, Conscience, and Freedom

Tai Ji Men: Qigong, Conscience, and Freedom

Teachings about universal life energy (Chinese “Ch’i” or Japanese “Ki”) are attacked today as “cultic deviances.” They are in fact a great gift to humanity. by Rosita Šorytė* *A paper presented at the 2023 Parliament of the World Religions, Chicago, August 15, 2023....
Tai Ji Men: Defending Conscience Against Its Enemies

Tai Ji Men: Defending Conscience Against Its Enemies

We live in a historical time when ideologies regard conscience as something suspect. Dr. Hong’s apology for conscience offers the best defense against the ideologues. by Massimo Introvigne* “A paper presented at the 2023 Parliament of the World Religions, Chicago,...
Tai Ji Men: Victims No More—An International Webinar

Tai Ji Men: Victims No More—An International Webinar

The Tai Ji Men case was discussed on UN International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. by Daniela Bovolenta An article already published in Bitter Winter on September 5th, 2023. The poster of the webinar....