The Golden Chain and the World Prayer Day

The Golden Chain and the World Prayer Day

Rembrandt painted Aristotle contemplating a bust of the Greek poet Homer and wearing the “golden chain of Homer,” a metaphor of unity and a fit symbol for the World Prayer Day. by Massimo Introvigne* *A paper presented at the webinar “Eradicating Violence Through a...
The World Prayer Day: A Proposal to Eradicate Violence

The World Prayer Day: A Proposal to Eradicate Violence

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, scholars and activists endorsed the proposal of a world day for prayer as an antidote to all violence. by Daniela Bovolenta An article already published in Bitter Winter on December 1st, 2022. The...
Tolerance? It Is Not Enough for Tai Ji Men‒or Anybody Else

Tolerance? It Is Not Enough for Tai Ji Men‒or Anybody Else

Tolerance has become the fashionable sentiment of admitting to society those we loathe. But human dignity deserves more. Tai Ji Men deserves much more. by Marco Respinti * *Conclusions of the webinar “Tolerance for Tai Ji Men,” co-organized by CESNUR and Human Rights...
Solving the Tai Ji Men Case Through Tolerance

Solving the Tai Ji Men Case Through Tolerance

An appeal that gathered significant support asks the authorities in Taiwan to find a political solution for the 22-year-long case. by Karolina Maria Hess* *Introduction to the webinar “Tolerance for Tai Ji Men,” co- organized by CESNUR and Human Rights Without...
Tolerance for Tai Ji Men: An International Request

Tolerance for Tai Ji Men: An International Request

Tolerance is the first step towards freedom of religion or belief. It is imperative the Taiwanese government grants it to Tai Ji Men. by Daniela Bovolenta An article already published in Bitter Winter on November 26th, 2022. The poster of the webinar. On November 16,...
Tolerance of the Intolerants and the Tai Ji Men Case

Tolerance of the Intolerants and the Tai Ji Men Case

An old but wrong idea is that those with intolerant ideas should not be tolerated. In fact, we are all intolerant of something. by Massimo Introvigne* *A paper presented at the webinar “Tolerance for Tai Ji Men,” co- organized by CESNUR and Human Rights Without...