ABSTRACT
In the name of nationalism, Yiguandao has been portrayed as double-faced by different political authorities since the 1930s: traitors, conspirators, loyalists, and traditionalists. To strengthen its legitimacy, Yiguandao has emphasized Confucian teaching and proclaimed its orthodox status as a successor to Chinese cultural heritage since the 1970s. However, Yiguandao faces another predicament between its Chinese national identity and rising Taiwanese nationalism, particularly after the 2000s. The modern fate and face of Yiguandao are closely entangled in the political struggles of nationalism. Revolving nationalism can be a double-edged sword because it can be reconstructed or manipulated by the state, political parties, or even religions to meet their own interests over time.
