Despite the solemn declarations, human rights are still systematically violated in many ways. The Tai Ji Men case is a blatant example of such violations.
Tai Ji Men
The Tai Ji Men Case and Human Rights: They Are All About Making Right What Is Wrong
The word “right” has a fascinating history dating back to the Neolithic and the Bronze Age. We can learn from it what went wrong with Tai Ji Men in Taiwan.
“What About My Rights?” Freedom of Religion or Belief, Human Rights, and the Tai Ji Men Case
Jack Donnelly’s theory of human rights may be used as a tool to evidence how Tai Ji Men was the victim of an extraordinary injustice.
Religious Freedom in Post-Authoritarian Taiwan. 7. Conclusion
Transitional justice and freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) are connected. Without effective transitional justice, FoRB in Taiwan will remain incomplete.
Religious Freedom in Post-Authoritarian Taiwan. 6. Is There Transitional Justice in Taiwan?
The political situation—with the same party responsible for the past human rights abuses still controlling the legislature—delayed transitional justice. Problems still remain today.
Religious Freedom in Post-Authoritarian Taiwan. 5. A Failure of Democracy?
Religious liberty is a key test to assess the democratic nature of a government. It remained a difficult test for Taiwan even after the end of the Martial Law.
Religious Freedom in Post-Authoritarian Taiwan. 4. The Tai Ji Men Case
Tai Ji Men was another victim of the 1996 purge targeting spiritual movements. The peculiarity of its case is that it has not been solved to this date.
Religious Freedom in Post-Authoritarian Taiwan. 3. The 1996 Purge Against “Dissident” Spiritual Movements
In 1996, spiritual movements that had not supported the Kuomintang candidate in that year’s presidential elections were raided and persecuted.
Religious Freedom in Post-Authoritarian Taiwan. 2. Authoritarian Regime and Democratic Transformation
Democracy, as everywhere, came gradually. So did religious liberty, which had been severely limited during the Martial Law period.
Religious Freedom in Post-Authoritarian Taiwan. 1. Transitional Justice and Human Rights
Moving from Martial Law towards democracy, Taiwan was in need of transitional justice. Did it fully come?