by Alessandro Amicarelli — When Konstantin Rudnev arrived in Montenegro in February 2022, he did so as a man seeking protection rather than visibility. He had spent eleven years in Russian prisons, eight of them in solitary confinement. Russian authorities had repeatedly targeted him since the 1990s for his religious activities and his criticism of the government. After the war in Ukraine began, remaining in Russia was not an option.

by Alessandro Amicarelli — Konstantin Rudnev is in a condition that demands attention from any authority entrusted with protecting fundamental rights. After surgery and hospitalization, he is confined to strict bed rest. His doctors insist on continuous care. His wife, Tamara, remains beside him at every hour to assist him in tasks he cannot perform alone. In this situation, the possibility of returning him to prison carries consequences that no responsible institution should ignore. His health is fragile, and the risk to his life is real.

by Alessandro Amicarelli — Over nineteen years have passed since July 13, 2007, when Taiwan’s Supreme Court spoke with absolute clarity. On that day, Tai Ji Men was declared completely innocent of all criminal charges, including tax evasion. The Supreme Court stated once and for all that the contents of the red envelopes given by Tai Ji Men dizi (disciples) to their Shifu (Grand Master) were gifts, not taxable income, contrary to the National Taxation Bureau (NTB), which had treated them as tuition fees. The Supreme Court ruling was unambiguous, impartial, and final.

by Alessandro Amicarelli — The topic of my presentation can be viewed from several perspectives, including media ethics, religious liberty, and the treatment of minority faith communities in democratic societies. The topic is the case of Shincheonji in the United Kingdom, active under the name New Heaven New Earth – Shincheonji Church of Jesus. The core question here is not whether one agrees with Shincheonji’s theology, but whether public discourse about this organization has been guided by objectivity or by prejudice.