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.
A magazine on religious liberty and human rights
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.
At an international religious liberty conference, panelists insisted that different incidents are not isolated but should be confronted in a comparative perspective.
The Tai Ji Men case is a perfect example of how several media are prejudiced against spiritual movements and would easily believe lies about them.
Some had predicted the demise of religion in the Global West after the end of the Cold War. It did not happen—which caused harsh reactions.
Those who argue that solving the long-lasting case (whose injustice is demonstrated by the tragedy of the Swiss Mountain Villa) is now legally impossible are wrong.
The harassment of a peaceful and benevolent group by Taiwanese authorities proves that human rights problems also exist in countries reputed for their democratic development.
An international webinar insisted on the indissoluble link between peace and justice and on how this principle was violated in the case of Tai Ji Men.
Only an international “coalition of friends” can bring justice to the suffering Tai Ji Men dizi.
From an Islamic point of view, the Tai Ji Men case is further confirmation that there cannot be peace without justice.
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