The “cornerstone of interpretation” of the ICCPR provisions on FoRB is a document that Taiwanese authorities should also respect.
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Freedom of Religion or Belief: The Cornerstone of the UN Human Rights Covenants
Those who drafted the human rights treaties regarded FoRB as essential to their integrity—something Taiwan cannot ignore.
The Tai Ji Men Case: A Violation of Logic and Law
The Supreme Court of a democratic country like Taiwan is the ultimate voice of justice. Yet, the National Taxation Bureau (NTB) ignored its ruling while pretending to act democratically.
The Kafkaesque World of the Tai Ji Men Case
2025 marks the 100th anniversary of Kafka’s “The Trial.” This book’s essence resonates profoundly with the experience of Tai Ji Men.
How Personal Choices Shape the Fate of Spiritual Movements: The World Teacher and the Tai Ji Men Case
Two fascinating examples of how spiritual ideas, the expectations of different groups, and individual choices intertwine.
Intermittent Justice: 18 Years After the Supreme Court Ruling in the Tai Ji Men Case
What has been done so far to solve the Tai Ji Men case? What can be done in the future?
“Spiritual Fraud” and the 2007 Tai Ji Men Decision
Taiwan’s Supreme Court decided that Tai Ji Men’s activities were not fraudulent. It was an important contribution to the international case law on the possibility of “spiritual fraud.”
The 2007 Tai Ji Men Decision, the Tax Bills, and the ICCPR
By ignoring the 2007 Supreme Court verdict, Taiwanese tax authorities violated Article 14 of the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Tragedy and Triumph: A Webinar on Tai Ji Men’s 2007 Supreme Court Victory
The 2007 verdict should have ended the Tai Ji Men case. Unfortunately, it did not.
Tai Ji Men and Its Case Discussed at the European Academy of Religion in Vienna
From the Sword and Dragon Dances to the fight for justice and the continuing friendship with dozens of international scholars.