Shen Yun warning

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I mean, we can argue about whether Falun Dafa/Falun Gong is a cult or not if you want but OP is claiming that Shen Yun doesn't advertise itself as religious art and claims to have actually research before attending. The first search option duck duck go autocompletes to for Falun Dafa is "Falun Dafa cult" so I'm assuming OP's research was REALLY light.

I admit that my research was really light because I saw them exercising in the parks and claiming that they were a victim of the Chinese government. I didn't search "Falun Dafa", I searched "Shen Yun" and I mostly watched videos instead of reading articles. Based on official advertisement, I expected a show based on thousands of years of traditional Chinese culture, not a modern (right-wing type) religious propaganda.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I mean, we can argue about whether Falun Dafa/Falun Gong is a cult or not if you want but OP is claiming that Shen Yun doesn't advertise itself as religious art and claims to have actually research before attending. The first search option duck duck go autocompletes to for Falun Dafa is "Falun Dafa cult" so I'm assuming OP's research was REALLY light.

I admit that my research was really light because I saw them exercising in the parks and claiming that they were a victim of the Chinese government. I didn't search "Falun Dafa", I searched "Shen Yun" and I mostly watched videos instead of reading articles. Based on official advertisement, I expected a show based on thousands of years of traditional Chinese culture, not a modern (right-wing type) religious propaganda.

You should be able to read a description of the performance and watch the video on the KC website to understand the content of the performance. Period.

If you need to google anything beyond that then the KC info is misleading.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I mean, we can argue about whether Falun Dafa/Falun Gong is a cult or not if you want but OP is claiming that Shen Yun doesn't advertise itself as religious art and claims to have actually research before attending. The first search option duck duck go autocompletes to for Falun Dafa is "Falun Dafa cult" so I'm assuming OP's research was REALLY light.

I admit that my research was really light because I saw them exercising in the parks and claiming that they were a victim of the Chinese government. I didn't search "Falun Dafa", I searched "Shen Yun" and I mostly watched videos instead of reading articles. Based on official advertisement, I expected a show based on thousands of years of traditional Chinese culture, not a modern (right-wing type) religious propaganda.

Duckduckgo offers me "shen yun cult" as my third search autocomplete but maybe that's because I've interacted with this thread. Anyway, agreed it's a very odd organization.

[Anonymous]

OP believes they aren’t being victimized by their Chinese Communist government???

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I mean, we can argue about whether Falun Dafa/Falun Gong is a cult or not if you want but OP is claiming that Shen Yun doesn't advertise itself as religious art and claims to have actually research before attending. The first search option duck duck go autocompletes to for Falun Dafa is "Falun Dafa cult" so I'm assuming OP's research was REALLY light.

I admit that my research was really light because I saw them exercising in the parks and claiming that they were a victim of the Chinese government. I didn't search "Falun Dafa", I searched "Shen Yun" and I mostly watched videos instead of reading articles. Based on official advertisement, I expected a show based on thousands of years of traditional Chinese culture, not a modern (right-wing type) religious propaganda.

You should be able to read a description of the performance and watch the video on the KC website to understand the content of the performance. Period.

If you need to google anything beyond that then the KC info is misleading.

Good point. I will use this quote against those who tell me that I should have done better research before buying the tickets.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP believes they aren’t being victimized by their Chinese Communist government???

OP here. Please let me know how you reached that conclusion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP believes they aren’t being victimized by their Chinese Communist government???

OP here. Please let me know how you reached that conclusion.

Didn’t you say they were “claiming” to be a victim of the Chinese government? Most of us already know that to be a fact, not a “claim”. You should have as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP believes they aren’t being victimized by their Chinese Communist government???

OP here. Please let me know how you reached that conclusion.

Didn’t you say they were “claiming” to be a victim of the Chinese government? Most of us already know that to be a fact, not a “claim”. You should have as well.

I didn't say they were lying about being a victim of the Chinese government. I was explaining the circumstances in which I became aware of their existence. The word "claim" does not imply believing or not believing a statement.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP believes they aren’t being victimized by their Chinese Communist government???

Why do you think you need to hide the cult background to get people to watch this show? You don't think they'd go if they had all of the facts?

[Anonymous]

I mean the Shen Yun DC web site clearly describes itself as “China before communism” and as a “Heavenly gift” and that ancient China was “divinely inspired” and has a “rich spiritual heritage.”

“Cult” is OP’s characterization. But OP is pretty clearly a racist and hate-filled anti-theist.

BTW, religion and culture go hand-in-glove.

Not sure why you think it’s necessary for the KC to label it a “cult” when its religious themes are transparently emphasized on the organization’s web site.

[Anonymous]

NP. All religions are cults. Cult becomes legit religion when they establish themself in a society. Like Catholics, Mormons. When one cult calls another a cult, it's based on their own biases, is all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I mean the Shen Yun DC web site clearly describes itself as “China before communism” and as a “Heavenly gift” and that ancient China was “divinely inspired” and has a “rich spiritual heritage.”

“Cult” is OP’s characterization. But OP is pretty clearly a racist and hate-filled anti-theist.

BTW, religion and culture go hand-in-glove.

Not sure why you think it’s necessary for the KC to label it a “cult” when its religious themes are transparently emphasized on the organization’s web site.

Why do you think the Kennedy Center needs to hide the religious background to get people to watch this show? You don't think they'd go if they had all of the facts?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I mean the Shen Yun DC web site clearly describes itself as “China before communism” and as a “Heavenly gift” and that ancient China was “divinely inspired” and has a “rich spiritual heritage.”

“Cult” is OP’s characterization. But OP is pretty clearly a racist and hate-filled anti-theist.

BTW, religion and culture go hand-in-glove.

Not sure why you think it’s necessary for the KC to label it a “cult” when its religious themes are transparently emphasized on the organization’s web site.

Why do you think the Kennedy Center needs to hide the religious background to get people to watch this show? You don't think they'd go if they had all of the facts?

Why do you think think the KC is “hiding” anything? I found the description to be accurate. You sound like a right wing conservative complaining that some media outlet isn’t covering some story they think is important.

[Anonymous]

Basically, OP feels deceived and wronged. There is nothing anybody can say to take away OP’s outrage. For OP’s mental health, I would suggest that OP reach out to the KC- explain to it how dishonest it is not to have a disclaimer as to fundamental religious views, racism, harassment and abuse, and any and all other themes that can be triggering or cause offense in any of their shows.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I mean the Shen Yun DC web site clearly describes itself as “China before communism” and as a “Heavenly gift” and that ancient China was “divinely inspired” and has a “rich spiritual heritage.”

“Cult” is OP’s characterization. But OP is pretty clearly a racist and hate-filled anti-theist.

BTW, religion and culture go hand-in-glove.

Not sure why you think it’s necessary for the KC to label it a “cult” when its religious themes are transparently emphasized on the organization’s web site.

Why do you think the Kennedy Center needs to hide the religious background to get people to watch this show? You don't think they'd go if they had all of the facts?

Why do you think think the KC is “hiding” anything? I found the description to be accurate. You sound like a right wing conservative complaining that some media outlet isn’t covering some story they think is important.

They are hiding the religious aspects of the performance:
"Shen Yun’s unique artistic vision expands theatrical experience into a multi-dimensional, inspiring journey through one of humanity’s greatest treasures—the five millennia of traditional Chinese culture.

This epic production immerses you in stories reaching back to the most distant past. You’ll explore realms even beyond our visible world. Featuring one of the world’s oldest art forms— classical Chinese dance—along with patented scenographic effects and all-original orchestral works, Shen Yun opens a portal to a civilization of enchanting beauty and enlightening wisdom.

Traditional Chinese culture—with its profoundly optimistic worldview and deep spiritual roots— was displaced by communism in China. Today, only the New York–based Shen Yun is keeping this precious heritage alive on stage. And it’s an experience that will take your breath away."

Why are you afraid of the KC being transparent?