The Supranational Messianism of Weixin Shengjiao: Unifying the Two Chinas Thanks to the Celebration of Mythical Ancestors

Weixin Shengjiao (WS) sees itself as helping Taiwan fulfill a paramount mission: the cultural and mystical reunification of the two Chinas to solve cross-Strait tensions and promote peace and prosperity in the country and in the world. This article focuses on on...

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Published in:The journal of CESNUR
Main Author: Rigal-Cellard, Bernadette (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [2017]
In: The journal of CESNUR
Further subjects:B Weixinism
B Hun Yuan
B Chinese Mythical Ancestry
B Resolving Old Grievances
B Cross-Strait Issues
B National Messianism
B Weixin Shengjiao
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