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.
Tai Ji Men
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?
Women of Tai Ji Men: Bravery, Conscience, Resilience
Some women are hurt by private perpetrators. Others have to resist the violence of the state, as it happens in the Tai Ji Men case.
Women, Religious Liberty, and Persecution: From Kimpa Vita to Tai Ji Men
Some women were burned at stake for their spiritual message. Others were “just” persecuted, such as the women of Tai Ji Men.
Women Worldwide Follow Their Conscience and Practise Their Faith—Whatever the Injustice
Cases of bloody persecution from Iran, Russia, and China show how brave women persecuted for their beliefs can be. Female Tai Ji Men dizi are equally brave.
Spirituality and Fights for Women’s Rights: From Spiritualist Suffragettes to Tai Ji Men Dizi
The connections between women’s rights and religious movements are not coincidental. Since the 19th century, spiritual movements have supported the fight for women’s equal rights.
Voices of Courage: Women’s Resilience in the Fight for Justice
We continue to learn from exemplary women such as Rosa Parks and Tai Ji Men champions of justice Madam Yu Mei-Jung and Mrs. Huang.