In international politics and agitated societies, compromise and appeasement feed more conflict, deepening injustice.
Tai Ji Men
No Peace Without Justice: Ibn Khaldun’s Lesson Applied to the Tai Ji Men Case
As Ibn Khaldun reminds us, injustice ruins civilization — but by restoring justice, we open the path to genuine peace for all.
The Tai Ji Men Case: Justice is a Bullwark Against Violence
If Taiwan’s authorities cannot ensure justice for a peaceful group like Tai Ji Men, less peaceful groups might resort to violence.
Tai Ji Men and the Importance of Trust and Justice to Achieve Real Peace
Peace studies emphasize the importance of conscience, which Tai Ji Men dizi systematically promote, and justice, which they are denied.
Habermas and Tai Ji Men: Peace as a Consequence of Justice
The German philosopher argues that justice produces peace rather than vice versa. This lesson is relevant for Taiwan and the Tai Ji Men case.
Roses Blooming in the Bitter Winter: An Emic View of Tai Ji Men and Its Tax-Legal Case
A personal testimony of how an ancient teaching can change lives—and empower disciples to resist decades of injustice.
The Crisis of Religious Freedom in Post-Authoritarian Taiwan: A Personal Testimony
The Sword Dance and the Phoenix Dance represent a struggle for justice and peace that strongly resonates with Tai Ji Men’s experience of persecution.
More than a Tax Issue: The Tai Ji Men Case in Taiwan
A summary and legal analysis of a case that will not be resolved unless it is finally understood that it concerns freedom of religion or belief, not just taxes.
Western Scholars, Religious Liberty in Taiwan, and the Tai Ji Men Case
Scholars have produced more than 600 texts about the issue in a few years. It is a unique phenomenon that deserves to be studied.
July 13: Bastille Day for the Tai Ji Men Case
While problems remain, the scope of the great 2007 victory and the dedication of those who obtained it should be publicly and solemnly celebrated.