The attitude of some Taiwanese bureaucrats and politicians is reminiscent of Pontius Pilate. But not all hope is lost.
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The Persecution of Yiguandao in China and Martial-Law Taiwan. 3. A Comparison with Other Instances of Anti-Cult Repression
While Yiguandao’s persecution ceased, other groups had problems in post-authoritarian Taiwan. In China, Yiguandao was never really free.
The Persecution of Yiguandao in China and Martial-Law Taiwan. 2. Repression in Taiwan, 1951–1987
Many Yiguandao followers escaped to Taiwan fleeing Mao’s persecution. But the Kuomintang regime persecuted them, too.
The Persecution of Yiguandao in China and Martial-Law Taiwan. 1. Persecution in China
For number of those arrested and executed, the crackdown on Yiguandao in Mao’s China was the largest repression of a single religious group in the history of the People’s Republic.
Pro-CCP China Buddhist Association “Infiltrated” Master Jing Yao’s Memorial Ceremony in Taiwan
The great Taiwanese Buddhist leader certainly deserved to be honored. But the Chinese delegation used the event to advocate for “national reunification.”
The “228 Incident” as the Root of Tai Ji Men’s Ordeal
When governments repress citizens, they trespass their mandate for securing justice. The ongoing lesson of Taiwan continues to make the Tai Ji Men case one of international concern.
Tai Ji Men Needs Justice and Apologies
The government of Taiwan apologized for the 228 Incident. It should also apologize for the Tai Ji Men case.
The 228 Incident and the Tai Ji Men Case
Both the fight against the White Terror and Tai Ji Men’s resilience against persecution demonstrate that a passion for truth cannot be vanquished.
A Dream of Formosa and Tai Ji Men
I have experienced and loved many times the magic of Taiwan. But the Tai Ji Men case contradicts its promise of liberty.
2025: A Jubilee Year for the Tai Ji Men Case?
Catholics and Hindus regard 2025 as a special year of repentance and atonement. Will 2025 in Taiwan also be a year for rendering justice to Tai Ji Men?