Corruptio Optimi Pessima and the Tai Ji Men Case

12/16/2021. MASSIMO INTROVIGNE “The corruption of the best is the worst of all corruptions.” When those called to serve instead oppress citizens, disaster follows. by Massimo Introvigne As we approach the International Day Against Corruption, I would like to reflect on the Tai Ji Men case based on the notion of “corruptio optimi pessima,” an … Read more

Is Corruption a Violation of Human Rights? Implications for the Tai Ji Men Case

12/15/2021 PIERLUIGI ZOCCATELLI United Nations’ documents are increasingly treating corruption as a human rights issue. This directly impacts the case of Tai Ji Men. by PierLuigi Zoccatelli* *A paper presented at the International Forum for Human Rights “Human Rights and Anti-Corruption: The Tai Ji Men Case,” co-organized by CESNUR and Human Rights Without Frontiers, Washington … Read more

A Philosophy of Taxes and the Tai Ji Men Case

12/13/2021. BHANTE DHARMAPALA Taxes are a typical feature of the state. When the state excessively expands its activities, problems occur, as the Tai Ji Men case demonstrates. by Bhante Dharmapala* *A paper presented at the webinar “Administrative Slavery vs. Religious Freedom: The Tai Ji Men Case,” co-organized by CESNUR and Human Rights Without Frontiers on … Read more

Slavery, Slaves, and the Tai Ji Men Case

12/11/2021 PIERLUIGI ZOCCATELLI Spiritual motivations played a crucial role in eliminating slavery. Today, they give us hope that administrative oppression can be eliminate as well. by PierLuigi Zoccatelli* *A paper presented at the webinar “Administrative Slavery vs. Religious Freedom: The Tai Ji Men Case,” co-organized by CESNUR and Human Rights Without Frontiers on December 2, … Read more