The proper role of media is to report incidents as they are and furnish a handbook of criteria to situate them in space and time. All the rest is useless and dangerous.
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Freedom of the Press as an Element of Freedom of Belief
History teaches us that the media can either be allies in the fight for rights or pose a grave danger to religious freedom. It depends on whether they are truly free from pressures, individual interests, and manipulation.
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.
Tai Ji Men Case, FoRB Problems in Japan, France, Discussed in Leuven
At an international religious liberty conference, panelists insisted that different incidents are not isolated but should be confronted in a comparative perspective.
The Anti-Religious, Anti-Cult, and Anti-Tai-Ji-Men Bias in the Media
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.
Taiwan, France, Japan: Roots and Consequences of an Anti-Cult Ideology
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.
How Can We Solve the Tai Ji Men Case?
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.
Discrimination in a Democratic Country: The Tai Ji Men Case in Taiwan
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.
Peace is the Work of Justice: Peace Education and the Tai Ji Men Case
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.
No Peace Without Justice: Global Injustices and the Tai Ji Men Case
Only an international “coalition of friends” can bring justice to the suffering Tai Ji Men dizi.