2016年7月23日 星期六

Sun Moon Lake, Nantou, Taiwan

Sun Moon Lake (日月潭) is a lake in Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan. It is the largest body of water in Taiwan.
Photo taken by Prisca Chiu 

2016年7月16日 星期六

Luye Gaotai, Taitung, Taiwan

"Luye Gaotai (鹿野高台) is located in the mesmerizing East Rift Valley Scenic Area, filled by high mountains, hills, terraces, and plains, providing an ideal location for hot air balloons. Luye Gaotai is also famed for its tea, one may find the fields down the hill are most likely tea plantation. In addition, it is a popular spot for paragliding and camping." Cited from: 
https://www.travelking.com.tw/eng/tourguide/taitung/luye-gaotai.html
Photo taken by Wen-Yong Lin

The Chapel of Kung-Tung, Taitung, Taiwan

The Chapel of Kung-Tung (公東教堂)
Photo taken by Wen-Yong Lin 

2016年7月15日 星期五

Xiaoyeliiu, Taitung, Taiwan

"Located north of Fugang Port at the 162-kilometer mark near the southern end of the East Coast National Scenic Area, Xiaoyeliou (小野柳)(Little Yeliou) is rich in a variety of fascinating rock formations resembles to those found at the famous Yeliou Scenic Area (Yeliou Geopark) on Taiwan’s North Shore. Taitung Xiaoyeliou has sandstone rocks that are unique from the rest of the Philippine Plate that determines the geology of the area, which prompts the geologists to believe that it is originated somewhere else. At the Xiaoyeliou scenic area, there is a visitor center for one to learn and see detailed explanations of the geological displays before exploring the distinctive landforms and rock formations such as honeycomb rock, fungus rock, as well as coral shoals that are always fascinating to see. With a location close to the Fugang Port -the ferry terminal to Green Island and Lanyu (Orchid Island), visitors may sometimes spot Green Island from the shore of Xiaoyeliou on clear days." Cited from: 
https://www.travelking.com.tw/eng/tourguide/taitung/xiaoyeliou.html
Photo taken by Wen-Yong Lin

Pingtung, Taiwan

Photo take by Prisca Chiu 

Duoliang, Taitung, Taiwan

After called the most beautiful station, Duoliang Station (多良火車站) has attracted more and more tourists, due to the juxtaposition of railway, mountain and ocean.
Photo taken by Prisca Chiu 

Flowing Lake, Taitung, Taiwan

"Flowing Lake (活水湖) is a spring-fed, 11 hectare lake in Taitung Forest Park in Taitung City. Locals have nicknamed it 'The World's Largest Swimming Pool'. It's 2.2 meters deep, and one of my favorite places to swim. It's absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend visiting here." Cited from:

http://followxiaofei.com/taiwan/taitung-lakes-taiting-city-flowing-lake
Photo taken by Prisca Chiu

2016年7月12日 星期二

The Wanchin Church, Pingtung

The Wanchin Church, officially Wanchin Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (萬金聖母聖殿), is a Basilica church in Wanjin Village, Wanluan Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan. It's also the first basilica church in Taiwan.
Photo taken by Wen-Yong Lin

Wind-Blow Sand, Kenting, Taiwan

Wind-Blow Sand(風吹沙)
Photo taken by Prisca Chiu 

Maobitou, Kenting, Taiwan

"Maobitou (貓鼻頭)  is the southernmost tip of Taiwan with a distance of 3.5 km away from White Sand Bay (Baisha Beach) on the southeast corner of the Hengchun Peninsula. Being one of the must-visit tourist attractions in Kenting area, the scenic area features a giant piece of coral jutting out the sea. The name “Maobitou” which means “cat’s nose and head” in Mandarin comes from its unique appearance like a crouching cat. 


Maobitou is an excellent place to appreciate magnificent ocean views and watch coral seashore being crashed by the waves. The coast of coral reefs features spectacular landforms that are affected by wave erosion, efflorescence, and salt-soaking. The natural landscapes such as wave erosion caves, ditches, and pillars are amazing sceneries that shall not miss out while visiting Kenting. Also, the sunset views here at Maobitou are one of the eight notable sceneries of Hengchun." Cited from 
https://www.travelking.com.tw/eng/tourguide/kenting/maobitou.html
Photo taken by Wen-Yong Lin 

Kenting, Taiwan

Kenting (墾丁)
Photo taken by Wen-Yong Lin

2016年7月7日 星期四

《無所謂「同性婚姻」:婚姻的本性與價值》/ 柯志明教授

《無所謂「同性婚姻」:婚姻的本性與價值》
橄欖華宣出版,2016

【目錄】
自序
說明

I. 論法律應保障的性關係與婚姻制度
──兼論同性伴侶法制化之法理疑議
法務部委託臺北大學戴禹如教授舉辦之「同性伴侶法制化專家諮詢會議」之發言稿

II. 無可取代的男女兩性婚姻
──駁所謂「同性婚姻」及其法制化提議
法務部委託中央警察大學鄧學仁教授舉辦之「臺灣同性婚姻法制化之調查研究」焦點座談會之發言稿

III. 國際公約主張保障「同性婚姻」嗎?
法務部「同性伴侶法制化意見交流座談會」發言稿

IV. 男女兩性婚姻及其形成之家庭的普世價值
──駁以「婚姻平權」為理由將民法親屬篇婚姻章節條款去男女兩性化之修法提案
臺灣大學法律學院民事法學中心舉辦「新型態家庭結構之法制發展座談會」之發言稿

V. 無所謂「同性婚姻」
──駁美國大法官Anthony Kennedy的婚姻觀

VI. 反同性婚姻法制化問答