The Decurions, Parliamentarianism, and Tai Ji Men

The Decurions, Parliamentarianism, and Tai Ji Men

The local assemblies of “decuriones” made the Roman Empire great and victorious. Tax injustice destroyed them—and the Empire itself. by Massimo Introvigne* *Conclusions of the webinar “How an Effective Democracy Can Protect Religious Liberty and Tai Ji Men,”...
True Democracy, Freedom of Religion or Belief, and Tai Ji Men

True Democracy, Freedom of Religion or Belief, and Tai Ji Men

On the International Day of Parliamentarianism, international experts discussed how a genuine parliamentary democracy should guarantee both religious liberty and tax justice. by Daniela Bovolenta An article already published in Bitter Winter on July 8th, 2023. The...
How Tai Ji Men Reacted to Persecution

How Tai Ji Men Reacted to Persecution

It developed a three-fold strategy: peacefully protest and use all available legal remedies; continue its international activities on behalf of peace and love; nurture the body and mind of disciples through the practice of qigong. by Shelly Tu* *A paper presented at...
What I Learned in Tai Ji Men as a Medical Student

What I Learned in Tai Ji Men as a Medical Student

Seeking a holistic approach to health care and caring for the patients’ happiness also helped me understanding the diseases affecting Taiwan’s tax system. by Lu Yu-An* *A paper presented at the CESNUR 2023 international conference, Vilnius, Lithuania, June 21, 2023....
Technology, Freedom of Belief, and the Tai Ji Men Case

Technology, Freedom of Belief, and the Tai Ji Men Case

Technology can be a powerful tool to promote freedom of belief, spreading the awareness of injustices such as those perpetrated against Tai Ji Men. by Cheng Hsuan-Ming* *A paper presented at the CESNUR 2023 international conference, Vilnius, Lithuania, June 21, 2023....