Moving from Martial Law towards democracy, Taiwan was in need of transitional justice. Did it fully come?
From the World
Myanmar: Army Continues to Bomb Internally Displaced People’s Camps, Churches
The Christian frontline aid group Free Burma Rangers helps the victims and now shares with “Bitter Winter” real-time information.
A New Hate Crime, “Jehovahphobia.” 2. New Countries, Including Japan, Enter the USCIRF List of Countries Persecuting the Jehovah’s Witnesses
The American federal commission mentioned recent Japanese incidents. Other democratic countries could have been included, too.
A New Hate Crime, “Jehovahphobia.” 1. USCIRF Reports Increased Jehovah’s Witness Persecution
The American federal commission updated its 2020 report on the widespread attacks against the religious organization.
Between Swedenborg, Theosophy, and Lemuria: Malcolm de Chazal, Mauritian Painter and Writer
An exhibition in Paris on the artist and one in Réunion about esoteric writer Jules Hermann incite the rediscovery of the one-time-Surrealist genius from Mauritius.
Draft Law Would Ban House Worship in Russia
Security concerns are mentioned to prevent devotees from gathering for religious purposes in apartment buildings. Churches believe religious freedom is threatened.
Dying in Bangladesh at Age 16—Just for Being an Ahmadi – Part II: An Eyewitness Account
A young student in Ahmednagar, Bangladesh, tells “Bitter Winter” how sectarian hatred broke one young life.
Dying in Bangladesh at Age 16—Just for Being an Ahmadi – Part I
After weeks of agony, a young Ahmadi Muslim, who had been assaulted for no reason during the anti-government riots in August, breathed his last.
Freemasonry, What Is It Exactly? 8. “Masonic Philosophy” or “Masonic Method?”
Freemasons often claims that they do not have a doctrine. They have, however, a distinctive method, behind which a “philosophical horizon” may be discerned.
Unification Church and Jehovah’s Witnesses: Why Is Japan Not Accepting a UN Visit?
The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief formally requested on March 28, 2024, to visit Japan. Astonishingly, her request has not been accepted.