In disaster studies, “disaster communities” are those who went through a natural or human-made disaster that did not destroy them but reinforced their resilience.
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Religion in Taiwan After the 2024 Elections
While other matters dominated international comments on the 2024 Taiwanese elections, how they may impact religious liberty and the Tai Ji Men case should also be considered.
Religious Liberty, the Tai Ji Men Case Discussed in Turin, Italy
Case studies of violations of freedom of religion around the world included references to Africa, Japan, and the abuse of taxes to harass spiritual movements in Taiwan.
Tai Ji Men Requests National Compensation for the Ill-Founded 1992 Tax Bill
The National Taxation Bureau knew that the bill was fabricated and illegal, yet it maintained and enforced it, Tai Ji Men argues.
The Media and the Tai Ji Men Case: Friends or Foes?
The Tai Ji Men case is a spectacular demonstration of how media were used to slander and defame an innocent movement. They can and should also be used to tell the truth.
Dr. Hong in Italy: An Award and Many New Friends
Tai Ji Men’s Shifu received at the Turin Book Fair the Global Peace Award and met Pope Francis and leading political personalities.
Media: Friends or Foes of Religious Freedom—and the Tai Ji Men Case
The use by prosecutors and media of labels such as “cult,” “religious fraud,” and “brainwashing” created serious problems for several spiritual groups, including Tai Ji Men.
Separating Tai Ji Men Facts From False Opinions
The proper role of media is to report incidents as they are and furnish a handbook of criteria to situate them in space and time. All the rest is useless and dangerous.
Freedom of the Press as an Element of Freedom of Belief
History teaches us that the media can either be allies in the fight for rights or pose a grave danger to religious freedom. It depends on whether they are truly free from pressures, individual interests, and manipulation.
Media as Friends and Foes of FoRB—and the Tai Ji Men Case
Freedom of expression is a fundamental right for both individuals and the media. But it is not unlimited and does not protect defamation and slander.