Shen Yun warning

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Anonymous wrote:The Shen Yun website specifically references spirituality, specific Eastern religions, and the oppression of Falun Dafa due to their beliefs. Why would you assume this production should be completely secular? It's not the role of the Kennedy Center to censor or provide warnings about religious content, or any content with which you may not agree.

How many times do you “research” a production company before booking something at the Kennedy Center. Most reasonable adults assume that TKC doesn’t promote cults.

Because the consensus is that it is not a cult. That's your opinion and not widely held.

So you do or you don’t research performances beyond the Kennedy Center descriptions? I’ve gone to many, many shows there over decades and have never googled the production companies.

Why can’t TKC provide an accurate description on their website and promotional materials?

That’s your own failure to plan.

So you do or you don’t research performances beyond the Kennedy Center descriptions?

I do. Don’t you read reviews from multiple sources? Casts change all the time in productions and some are better than others.

No, I don’t read reviews of shows that are scheduled out months in advance because the casts aren’t set and individual performers wouldn’t affect my decision to see a performance. The KC description/video has been fully sufficient.

Why can’t TKC provide an accurate description on their website and promotional materials?

Well that’s your problem. As a “researcher” you should have read the reviews.

Why are you still here beating a dead horse? You’re not getting the answers here. Nor in the thread you created in Religion.

You are confusing posters.

I’m not a researcher. I’m just a regular KC subscriber who expects the descriptions to accurately represent the performances.

The description is accurate. You just disagree with it.

The description is not accurate.

Where does this mention anything about fundamentalist propaganda?
“ 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.”



It’s very telling that they NO NOT include an accurate description. Because they know most people wouldn’t go see it. They can only get an audience by misleading advertising.

Deep spiritual roots doesn't make me believe it's going to be a lecture on quantum mechanics. It means I can expect God bothering or New Age nonsense.

I wouldn’t expect religious propaganda from a “cultural” performance.

DP. That five millennia stuff is a giveaway.

For religious propaganda? No.

Yes.

That just means 1000s of years of “culture”. Not religion.

It's going to come as a shock, but religion is older than Western science. Anything referencing thousands of years of culture is going to have religion intertwined if not tightly intertwined.

There is sharing the history of the culture with religion intertwined.

And then there is pushing religious propaganda by extremists.

Still trying to push the cult angle? Give it up.

Why don't you want people to talk about it?

They are pushing religious propaganda. People should be aware of that before buying tickets.

Because there is nothing to talk about. You think it's a cult, most people think it is a group of performers sharing their cultural, political, and religious beliefs through art. Even if it is a cult, wtf cares. GET OVER IT. GET A LIFE.

You're either obsessed to a concerning degree, or you're a Chinese government troll.

You also seem to be obsessed to a concerning degree by the result of this discussion. Why don't you get a life? Are you part of Falun Gong? (I know this is an appeal to motive fallacy, but you started).

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Anonymous wrote:I've seen the adds for years and I finally googled the name. Everything I read was positive and I decided to give it a shot. What can go wrong in a show presented in a prestigious cultural venue like Kennedy Center? Big mistake. Relatively early in the show you learn that "Between atheism and evolution, Satan lurks." Close to the end, they make sure to send the message again: "Atheism and evolution are the Devil's deceit." As atheist and scientist, I was shocked that I ended up supporting a fundamentalist religious group, while the show is advertised as a Chinese cultural experience. I am not sure what options I have at this point, but I don't want to just let it go.

Seems like you are horrified that you were exposed to a different point of view, a different perspective, or a different set of beliefs. This raises the question as to how secure you are in your own beliefs. I could understand your stance if you later discovered that this was a fundraiser for invading forces in Eastern Europe, but exposure to a different set of beliefs is educational, not an endorsement.

Not really horrified, just pissed because I gave them money so they can keep spreading their fundamentalist religious propaganda. You should not be concerned about how comfortable I am with my own beliefs. However, your post raises the question of what you consider education. I wonder what you find educational about the information according to which "atheism and evolution are the Devil's deceit". This is the definition of religious propaganda with no educational value whatsoever. This is a fundraiser for a fundamentalist religious cult.

I’m glad you did. You’re repetitiveness here for weeks is obnoxious. It’s wonderful they got so under your skin your incapable of letting it go. That it cost you money is just the icing on the cake.

I have to be repetitive because new posters keep making the same (obnoxious) arguments. It looks like you got the main idea of this thread (and you don't enjoy it anymore), so feel free to move on to a different thread and never look back. It's a free country.

Nope. You could move on with your life. You want to keep bumping this thread over and over to whine, then others can comment and point that out that all you’re doing to whining. Free country and all.

My whining was informative for at least several people who decided to *SKIP* this show. And thanks to people commenting on the thread (including you), the thread gets bumped and others become aware of the scam. So thank you for not moving on with YOUR life.

Sorry for the double post - I had to make a correction.

I can’t hear you over the violin accompanying your whining.

OP created a helpful thread.

You’re the one whining.

Looks like this struck a nerve with you too.

LOL. Seems like you’re projecting. Can’t seem to let it go, huh?

You responded, so you can’t clearly. I’m just here to razz OP. Guess it’s working.

So you’re a troll. Got it.

I’m sure the OP is happy every time you bump this thread.

I see you’re still bothered. 🤗

I think it’s great.

I didn’t know it was a Trumphumper show until this thread so I think it’s useful info for many people.

Keep bumping.

OP at least takes it in stride. But you’re seething.

Ok, Trumphumper. You get off on that, right? Anything to own the libs?

See - you’re seething. Why are you so filled with rage?

So you get some twisted satisfaction thinking that you irritate people?

Are you in a cult yourself? That sounds fcked up.

Keep on raging. Great for your heart health!

Sicko

Still angry I see.

Not angry at all. Just exploiting the troll for bumps.

Tell us more about why you troll.

Your name calling says otherwise. And funny you ask about trolling since you’re now trolling. I love it!! 🤗

I’m just bumping for OP.

You don’t need to be angry to call people out for trolling.

Eh, like I said, name calling says otherwise. You just didn’t like your angriness getting pointed out. That’s ok, it’s since helped change your behavior.

Whatever gets you off, troll.

Owning the libs. Watching Trumphumpers spread propaganda. Twisted all around.

Uh oh, you’re angry again. Your poor heart!

Thought you’d get off on that.

You’re twisted just like the Trump-loving Epoch Times nuts who push this religious propaganda.

You’re still raging.

Anything for a bump. Thanks.

You’re welcome (when you’re calm).

I’m always calm. My word selection depends on my intention.

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Anonymous wrote:I've seen the adds for years and I finally googled the name. Everything I read was positive and I decided to give it a shot. What can go wrong in a show presented in a prestigious cultural venue like Kennedy Center? Big mistake. Relatively early in the show you learn that "Between atheism and evolution, Satan lurks." Close to the end, they make sure to send the message again: "Atheism and evolution are the Devil's deceit." As atheist and scientist, I was shocked that I ended up supporting a fundamentalist religious group, while the show is advertised as a Chinese cultural experience. I am not sure what options I have at this point, but I don't want to just let it go.

Seems like you are horrified that you were exposed to a different point of view, a different perspective, or a different set of beliefs. This raises the question as to how secure you are in your own beliefs. I could understand your stance if you later discovered that this was a fundraiser for invading forces in Eastern Europe, but exposure to a different set of beliefs is educational, not an endorsement.

Not really horrified, just pissed because I gave them money so they can keep spreading their fundamentalist religious propaganda. You should not be concerned about how comfortable I am with my own beliefs. However, your post raises the question of what you consider education. I wonder what you find educational about the information according to which "atheism and evolution are the Devil's deceit". This is the definition of religious propaganda with no educational value whatsoever. This is a fundraiser for a fundamentalist religious cult.

I’m glad you did. You’re repetitiveness here for weeks is obnoxious. It’s wonderful they got so under your skin your incapable of letting it go. That it cost you money is just the icing on the cake.

I have to be repetitive because new posters keep making the same (obnoxious) arguments. It looks like you got the main idea of this thread (and you don't enjoy it anymore), so feel free to move on to a different thread and never look back. It's a free country.

Nope. You could move on with your life. You want to keep bumping this thread over and over to whine, then others can comment and point that out that all you’re doing to whining. Free country and all.

My whining was informative for at least several people who decided to *SKIP* this show. And thanks to people commenting on the thread (including you), the thread gets bumped and others become aware of the scam. So thank you for not moving on with YOUR life.

Sorry for the double post - I had to make a correction.

I can’t hear you over the violin accompanying your whining.

OP created a helpful thread.

You’re the one whining.

Looks like this struck a nerve with you too.

LOL. Seems like you’re projecting. Can’t seem to let it go, huh?

You responded, so you can’t clearly. I’m just here to razz OP. Guess it’s working.

So you’re a troll. Got it.

I’m sure the OP is happy every time you bump this thread.

I see you’re still bothered. 🤗

I think it’s great.

I didn’t know it was a Trumphumper show until this thread so I think it’s useful info for many people.

Keep bumping.

OP at least takes it in stride. But you’re seething.

Ok, Trumphumper. You get off on that, right? Anything to own the libs?

See - you’re seething. Why are you so filled with rage?

So you get some twisted satisfaction thinking that you irritate people?

Are you in a cult yourself? That sounds fcked up.

Keep on raging. Great for your heart health!

Sicko

Still angry I see.

Not angry at all. Just exploiting the troll for bumps.

Tell us more about why you troll.

Your name calling says otherwise. And funny you ask about trolling since you’re now trolling. I love it!! 🤗

I’m just bumping for OP.

You don’t need to be angry to call people out for trolling.

Eh, like I said, name calling says otherwise. You just didn’t like your angriness getting pointed out. That’s ok, it’s since helped change your behavior.

Whatever gets you off, troll.

Owning the libs. Watching Trumphumpers spread propaganda. Twisted all around.

Uh oh, you’re angry again. Your poor heart!

Thought you’d get off on that.

You’re twisted just like the Trump-loving Epoch Times nuts who push this religious propaganda.

You’re still raging.

Anything for a bump. Thanks.

You’re welcome (when you’re calm).

I’m always calm. My word selection depends on my intention.

Your raging posts say otherwise…

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Anonymous wrote:The Shen Yun website specifically references spirituality, specific Eastern religions, and the oppression of Falun Dafa due to their beliefs. Why would you assume this production should be completely secular? It's not the role of the Kennedy Center to censor or provide warnings about religious content, or any content with which you may not agree.

How many times do you “research” a production company before booking something at the Kennedy Center. Most reasonable adults assume that TKC doesn’t promote cults.

Because the consensus is that it is not a cult. That's your opinion and not widely held.

So you do or you don’t research performances beyond the Kennedy Center descriptions? I’ve gone to many, many shows there over decades and have never googled the production companies.

Why can’t TKC provide an accurate description on their website and promotional materials?

That’s your own failure to plan.

So you do or you don’t research performances beyond the Kennedy Center descriptions?

I do. Don’t you read reviews from multiple sources? Casts change all the time in productions and some are better than others.

No, I don’t read reviews of shows that are scheduled out months in advance because the casts aren’t set and individual performers wouldn’t affect my decision to see a performance. The KC description/video has been fully sufficient.

Why can’t TKC provide an accurate description on their website and promotional materials?

Well that’s your problem. As a “researcher” you should have read the reviews.

Why are you still here beating a dead horse? You’re not getting the answers here. Nor in the thread you created in Religion.

You are confusing posters.

I’m not a researcher. I’m just a regular KC subscriber who expects the descriptions to accurately represent the performances.

The description is accurate. You just disagree with it.

The description is not accurate.

Where does this mention anything about fundamentalist propaganda?
“ 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.”



It’s very telling that they NO NOT include an accurate description. Because they know most people wouldn’t go see it. They can only get an audience by misleading advertising.

Deep spiritual roots doesn't make me believe it's going to be a lecture on quantum mechanics. It means I can expect God bothering or New Age nonsense.

I wouldn’t expect religious propaganda from a “cultural” performance.

DP. That five millennia stuff is a giveaway.

For religious propaganda? No.

Yes.

That just means 1000s of years of “culture”. Not religion.

It's going to come as a shock, but religion is older than Western science. Anything referencing thousands of years of culture is going to have religion intertwined if not tightly intertwined.

There is sharing the history of the culture with religion intertwined.

And then there is pushing religious propaganda by extremists.

Still trying to push the cult angle? Give it up.

I don't think the cult angle should be given up. I mean, you have the guy at the top who can heal you without using medicine, just with his magical powers (but only if you believe strongly enough in his ability to heal you). Then you die like an idiot because you refuse modern medicine. I would definitely support the cult angle.

Add in the Trump-loving Epoch Times nuts and it’s all out trash.

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Anonymous wrote:The Shen Yun website specifically references spirituality, specific Eastern religions, and the oppression of Falun Dafa due to their beliefs. Why would you assume this production should be completely secular? It's not the role of the Kennedy Center to censor or provide warnings about religious content, or any content with which you may not agree.

How many times do you “research” a production company before booking something at the Kennedy Center. Most reasonable adults assume that TKC doesn’t promote cults.

NP: I do. If I’m going to see a play, or dance performance, I look up reviews. If I’m going to hear music, I look up reviews and see if there are videos up on YouTube. Something would have to spark my interest before I’d order the tickets, so it would be on me if I decided to order tickets for a performance based on zero information.

The OP apparently tried Google, so I can only encourage them to realize that if I had the kinds of concerns that the OP does, even a cursory glance at the most easily found information would have nudged me to dig a little deeper to determine what all of the readily available to the point of being in-your-face references to things like “divine beings dancing” might mean. The OP “doesn’t want to let it go.” I’m not really sure what that means. Do they want to warn others —who, like them, are easily stunned and fail to do adequate research? Get a refund for the tickets they bought without knowing what they were buying? Blame the Kennedy Center for not screening their wide range of varied offerings according to the OP’s personal and idiosyncratic preferences? Something else?

The KC descriptions/videos are sufficient for every show I’ve seen.

Why can’t TKC provide an accurate description? What’s the issue with wanting that?

I told you what I would do. If, according to you, the KC descriptions are “sufficient for every show you’ve seen” — then I’d guess that the descriptions of this show are sufficient for the vast majority of people who go to see the show. It’s on you, if you have a particular idiosyncratic concern, to do whatever research you feel you need to do. It’s not up to the KC to magically provide what you personally would consider an “accurate description “— because of your personal concerns. The “issue with wanting that” is that you seem to expect something magically tailored to your particular needs.
tldr: They did their bit.

You are right to say that the bolded part is just your guess, not something that you can be sure of. On the other hand, I am pretty sure that many people in the large cities where they do these fundraisers would not show up for the show if they knew where their money goes. I have people in my extended family who asked me "Didn't you know that they were Trump supporters? Didn't you know they are behind Epoch Times?" There are many people who would not buy the tickets if they had that information.

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Anonymous wrote:I've seen the adds for years and I finally googled the name. Everything I read was positive and I decided to give it a shot. What can go wrong in a show presented in a prestigious cultural venue like Kennedy Center? Big mistake. Relatively early in the show you learn that "Between atheism and evolution, Satan lurks." Close to the end, they make sure to send the message again: "Atheism and evolution are the Devil's deceit." As atheist and scientist, I was shocked that I ended up supporting a fundamentalist religious group, while the show is advertised as a Chinese cultural experience. I am not sure what options I have at this point, but I don't want to just let it go.

Seems like you are horrified that you were exposed to a different point of view, a different perspective, or a different set of beliefs. This raises the question as to how secure you are in your own beliefs. I could understand your stance if you later discovered that this was a fundraiser for invading forces in Eastern Europe, but exposure to a different set of beliefs is educational, not an endorsement.

Not really horrified, just pissed because I gave them money so they can keep spreading their fundamentalist religious propaganda. You should not be concerned about how comfortable I am with my own beliefs. However, your post raises the question of what you consider education. I wonder what you find educational about the information according to which "atheism and evolution are the Devil's deceit". This is the definition of religious propaganda with no educational value whatsoever. This is a fundraiser for a fundamentalist religious cult.

I’m glad you did. You’re repetitiveness here for weeks is obnoxious. It’s wonderful they got so under your skin your incapable of letting it go. That it cost you money is just the icing on the cake.

I have to be repetitive because new posters keep making the same (obnoxious) arguments. It looks like you got the main idea of this thread (and you don't enjoy it anymore), so feel free to move on to a different thread and never look back. It's a free country.

Nope. You could move on with your life. You want to keep bumping this thread over and over to whine, then others can comment and point that out that all you’re doing to whining. Free country and all.

My whining was informative for at least several people who decided to *SKIP* this show. And thanks to people commenting on the thread (including you), the thread gets bumped and others become aware of the scam. So thank you for not moving on with YOUR life.

Sorry for the double post - I had to make a correction.

I can’t hear you over the violin accompanying your whining.

OP created a helpful thread.

You’re the one whining.

Looks like this struck a nerve with you too.

LOL. Seems like you’re projecting. Can’t seem to let it go, huh?

You responded, so you can’t clearly. I’m just here to razz OP. Guess it’s working.

So you’re a troll. Got it.

I’m sure the OP is happy every time you bump this thread.

I see you’re still bothered. 🤗

I think it’s great.

I didn’t know it was a Trumphumper show until this thread so I think it’s useful info for many people.

Keep bumping.

OP at least takes it in stride. But you’re seething.

Ok, Trumphumper. You get off on that, right? Anything to own the libs?

See - you’re seething. Why are you so filled with rage?

So you get some twisted satisfaction thinking that you irritate people?

Are you in a cult yourself? That sounds fcked up.

Keep on raging. Great for your heart health!

Sicko

Still angry I see.

Not angry at all. Just exploiting the troll for bumps.

Tell us more about why you troll.

Your name calling says otherwise. And funny you ask about trolling since you’re now trolling. I love it!! 🤗

I’m just bumping for OP.

You don’t need to be angry to call people out for trolling.

Eh, like I said, name calling says otherwise. You just didn’t like your angriness getting pointed out. That’s ok, it’s since helped change your behavior.

Whatever gets you off, troll.

Owning the libs. Watching Trumphumpers spread propaganda. Twisted all around.

Uh oh, you’re angry again. Your poor heart!

Thought you’d get off on that.

You’re twisted just like the Trump-loving Epoch Times nuts who push this religious propaganda.

You’re still raging.

Anything for a bump. Thanks.

You’re welcome (when you’re calm).

I’m always calm. My word selection depends on my intention.

Your raging posts say otherwise…

It’s cute that you actually think I’m “raging”. Troll goals?

I’m here to support this useful thread. Because TKC isn’t transparent about this performance or the trash organization behind it.

Thanks again for your help. 👍

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Anonymous wrote:The Shen Yun website specifically references spirituality, specific Eastern religions, and the oppression of Falun Dafa due to their beliefs. Why would you assume this production should be completely secular? It's not the role of the Kennedy Center to censor or provide warnings about religious content, or any content with which you may not agree.

How many times do you “research” a production company before booking something at the Kennedy Center. Most reasonable adults assume that TKC doesn’t promote cults.

NP: I do. If I’m going to see a play, or dance performance, I look up reviews. If I’m going to hear music, I look up reviews and see if there are videos up on YouTube. Something would have to spark my interest before I’d order the tickets, so it would be on me if I decided to order tickets for a performance based on zero information.

The OP apparently tried Google, so I can only encourage them to realize that if I had the kinds of concerns that the OP does, even a cursory glance at the most easily found information would have nudged me to dig a little deeper to determine what all of the readily available to the point of being in-your-face references to things like “divine beings dancing” might mean. The OP “doesn’t want to let it go.” I’m not really sure what that means. Do they want to warn others —who, like them, are easily stunned and fail to do adequate research? Get a refund for the tickets they bought without knowing what they were buying? Blame the Kennedy Center for not screening their wide range of varied offerings according to the OP’s personal and idiosyncratic preferences? Something else?

The KC descriptions/videos are sufficient for every show I’ve seen.

Why can’t TKC provide an accurate description? What’s the issue with wanting that?

I told you what I would do. If, according to you, the KC descriptions are “sufficient for every show you’ve seen” — then I’d guess that the descriptions of this show are sufficient for the vast majority of people who go to see the show. It’s on you, if you have a particular idiosyncratic concern, to do whatever research you feel you need to do. It’s not up to the KC to magically provide what you personally would consider an “accurate description “— because of your personal concerns. The “issue with wanting that” is that you seem to expect something magically tailored to your particular needs.
tldr: They did their bit.

You are right to say that the bolded part is just your guess, not something that you can be sure of. On the other hand, I am pretty sure that many people in the large cities where they do these fundraisers would not show up for the show if they knew where their money goes. I have people in my extended family who asked me "Didn't you know that they were Trump supporters? Didn't you know they are behind Epoch Times?" There are many people who would not buy the tickets if they had that information.

Exactly.

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Anonymous wrote:I've seen the adds for years and I finally googled the name. Everything I read was positive and I decided to give it a shot. What can go wrong in a show presented in a prestigious cultural venue like Kennedy Center? Big mistake. Relatively early in the show you learn that "Between atheism and evolution, Satan lurks." Close to the end, they make sure to send the message again: "Atheism and evolution are the Devil's deceit." As atheist and scientist, I was shocked that I ended up supporting a fundamentalist religious group, while the show is advertised as a Chinese cultural experience. I am not sure what options I have at this point, but I don't want to just let it go.

Seems like you are horrified that you were exposed to a different point of view, a different perspective, or a different set of beliefs. This raises the question as to how secure you are in your own beliefs. I could understand your stance if you later discovered that this was a fundraiser for invading forces in Eastern Europe, but exposure to a different set of beliefs is educational, not an endorsement.

Not really horrified, just pissed because I gave them money so they can keep spreading their fundamentalist religious propaganda. You should not be concerned about how comfortable I am with my own beliefs. However, your post raises the question of what you consider education. I wonder what you find educational about the information according to which "atheism and evolution are the Devil's deceit". This is the definition of religious propaganda with no educational value whatsoever. This is a fundraiser for a fundamentalist religious cult.

I’m glad you did. You’re repetitiveness here for weeks is obnoxious. It’s wonderful they got so under your skin your incapable of letting it go. That it cost you money is just the icing on the cake.

I have to be repetitive because new posters keep making the same (obnoxious) arguments. It looks like you got the main idea of this thread (and you don't enjoy it anymore), so feel free to move on to a different thread and never look back. It's a free country.

Nope. You could move on with your life. You want to keep bumping this thread over and over to whine, then others can comment and point that out that all you’re doing to whining. Free country and all.

My whining was informative for at least several people who decided to *SKIP* this show. And thanks to people commenting on the thread (including you), the thread gets bumped and others become aware of the scam. So thank you for not moving on with YOUR life.

Sorry for the double post - I had to make a correction.

I can’t hear you over the violin accompanying your whining.

OP created a helpful thread.

You’re the one whining.

Looks like this struck a nerve with you too.

LOL. Seems like you’re projecting. Can’t seem to let it go, huh?

You responded, so you can’t clearly. I’m just here to razz OP. Guess it’s working.

So you’re a troll. Got it.

I’m sure the OP is happy every time you bump this thread.

I see you’re still bothered. 🤗

I think it’s great.

I didn’t know it was a Trumphumper show until this thread so I think it’s useful info for many people.

Keep bumping.

OP at least takes it in stride. But you’re seething.

Ok, Trumphumper. You get off on that, right? Anything to own the libs?

See - you’re seething. Why are you so filled with rage?

So you get some twisted satisfaction thinking that you irritate people?

Are you in a cult yourself? That sounds fcked up.

Keep on raging. Great for your heart health!

Sicko

Still angry I see.

Not angry at all. Just exploiting the troll for bumps.

Tell us more about why you troll.

Your name calling says otherwise. And funny you ask about trolling since you’re now trolling. I love it!! 🤗

I’m just bumping for OP.

You don’t need to be angry to call people out for trolling.

Eh, like I said, name calling says otherwise. You just didn’t like your angriness getting pointed out. That’s ok, it’s since helped change your behavior.

Whatever gets you off, troll.

Owning the libs. Watching Trumphumpers spread propaganda. Twisted all around.

Uh oh, you’re angry again. Your poor heart!

Thought you’d get off on that.

You’re twisted just like the Trump-loving Epoch Times nuts who push this religious propaganda.

You’re still raging.

Anything for a bump. Thanks.

You’re welcome (when you’re calm).

I’m always calm. My word selection depends on my intention.

Your raging posts say otherwise…

It’s cute that you actually think I’m “raging”. Troll goals?

I’m here to support this useful thread. Because TKC isn’t transparent about this performance or the trash organization behind it.

Thanks again for your help. 👍

It must be exhausting to flip flop all the time between being a rageaholic and being polite. The internal strife is a lot. Keep up the calmness, much better for your health. 🤗

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Anonymous wrote:I've seen the adds for years and I finally googled the name. Everything I read was positive and I decided to give it a shot. What can go wrong in a show presented in a prestigious cultural venue like Kennedy Center? Big mistake. Relatively early in the show you learn that "Between atheism and evolution, Satan lurks." Close to the end, they make sure to send the message again: "Atheism and evolution are the Devil's deceit." As atheist and scientist, I was shocked that I ended up supporting a fundamentalist religious group, while the show is advertised as a Chinese cultural experience. I am not sure what options I have at this point, but I don't want to just let it go.

Seems like you are horrified that you were exposed to a different point of view, a different perspective, or a different set of beliefs. This raises the question as to how secure you are in your own beliefs. I could understand your stance if you later discovered that this was a fundraiser for invading forces in Eastern Europe, but exposure to a different set of beliefs is educational, not an endorsement.

Not really horrified, just pissed because I gave them money so they can keep spreading their fundamentalist religious propaganda. You should not be concerned about how comfortable I am with my own beliefs. However, your post raises the question of what you consider education. I wonder what you find educational about the information according to which "atheism and evolution are the Devil's deceit". This is the definition of religious propaganda with no educational value whatsoever. This is a fundraiser for a fundamentalist religious cult.

I’m glad you did. You’re repetitiveness here for weeks is obnoxious. It’s wonderful they got so under your skin your incapable of letting it go. That it cost you money is just the icing on the cake.

I have to be repetitive because new posters keep making the same (obnoxious) arguments. It looks like you got the main idea of this thread (and you don't enjoy it anymore), so feel free to move on to a different thread and never look back. It's a free country.

Nope. You could move on with your life. You want to keep bumping this thread over and over to whine, then others can comment and point that out that all you’re doing to whining. Free country and all.

My whining was informative for at least several people who decided to *SKIP* this show. And thanks to people commenting on the thread (including you), the thread gets bumped and others become aware of the scam. So thank you for not moving on with YOUR life.

Sorry for the double post - I had to make a correction.

I can’t hear you over the violin accompanying your whining.

OP created a helpful thread.

You’re the one whining.

Looks like this struck a nerve with you too.

LOL. Seems like you’re projecting. Can’t seem to let it go, huh?

You responded, so you can’t clearly. I’m just here to razz OP. Guess it’s working.

So you’re a troll. Got it.

I’m sure the OP is happy every time you bump this thread.

I see you’re still bothered. 🤗

I think it’s great.

I didn’t know it was a Trumphumper show until this thread so I think it’s useful info for many people.

Keep bumping.

OP at least takes it in stride. But you’re seething.

Ok, Trumphumper. You get off on that, right? Anything to own the libs?

See - you’re seething. Why are you so filled with rage?

So you get some twisted satisfaction thinking that you irritate people?

Are you in a cult yourself? That sounds fcked up.

Keep on raging. Great for your heart health!

Sicko

Still angry I see.

Not angry at all. Just exploiting the troll for bumps.

Tell us more about why you troll.

Your name calling says otherwise. And funny you ask about trolling since you’re now trolling. I love it!! 🤗

I’m just bumping for OP.

You don’t need to be angry to call people out for trolling.

Eh, like I said, name calling says otherwise. You just didn’t like your angriness getting pointed out. That’s ok, it’s since helped change your behavior.

Whatever gets you off, troll.

Owning the libs. Watching Trumphumpers spread propaganda. Twisted all around.

Uh oh, you’re angry again. Your poor heart!

Thought you’d get off on that.

You’re twisted just like the Trump-loving Epoch Times nuts who push this religious propaganda.

You’re still raging.

Anything for a bump. Thanks.

You’re welcome (when you’re calm).

I’m always calm. My word selection depends on my intention.

Your raging posts say otherwise…

It’s cute that you actually think I’m “raging”. Troll goals?

I’m here to support this useful thread. Because TKC isn’t transparent about this performance or the trash organization behind it.

Thanks again for your help. 👍

It must be exhausting to flip flop all the time between being a rageaholic and being polite. The internal strife is a lot. Keep up the calmness, much better for your health. 🤗

Posting various comments isn’t “exhausting” because I’m not actually raging.

Are “raging”, “razzing”, and “striking a nerve” all part of your troll narrative? Should I get back into the “offended” character now? LOL.

Do you troll all threads? Or only the ones about Trumphumpers and religious freakshows?

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Anonymous wrote:I've seen the adds for years and I finally googled the name. Everything I read was positive and I decided to give it a shot. What can go wrong in a show presented in a prestigious cultural venue like Kennedy Center? Big mistake. Relatively early in the show you learn that "Between atheism and evolution, Satan lurks." Close to the end, they make sure to send the message again: "Atheism and evolution are the Devil's deceit." As atheist and scientist, I was shocked that I ended up supporting a fundamentalist religious group, while the show is advertised as a Chinese cultural experience. I am not sure what options I have at this point, but I don't want to just let it go.

Seems like you are horrified that you were exposed to a different point of view, a different perspective, or a different set of beliefs. This raises the question as to how secure you are in your own beliefs. I could understand your stance if you later discovered that this was a fundraiser for invading forces in Eastern Europe, but exposure to a different set of beliefs is educational, not an endorsement.

Not really horrified, just pissed because I gave them money so they can keep spreading their fundamentalist religious propaganda. You should not be concerned about how comfortable I am with my own beliefs. However, your post raises the question of what you consider education. I wonder what you find educational about the information according to which "atheism and evolution are the Devil's deceit". This is the definition of religious propaganda with no educational value whatsoever. This is a fundraiser for a fundamentalist religious cult.

I’m glad you did. You’re repetitiveness here for weeks is obnoxious. It’s wonderful they got so under your skin your incapable of letting it go. That it cost you money is just the icing on the cake.

I have to be repetitive because new posters keep making the same (obnoxious) arguments. It looks like you got the main idea of this thread (and you don't enjoy it anymore), so feel free to move on to a different thread and never look back. It's a free country.

Nope. You could move on with your life. You want to keep bumping this thread over and over to whine, then others can comment and point that out that all you’re doing to whining. Free country and all.

My whining was informative for at least several people who decided to *SKIP* this show. And thanks to people commenting on the thread (including you), the thread gets bumped and others become aware of the scam. So thank you for not moving on with YOUR life.

Sorry for the double post - I had to make a correction.

I can’t hear you over the violin accompanying your whining.

OP created a helpful thread.

You’re the one whining.

Looks like this struck a nerve with you too.

LOL. Seems like you’re projecting. Can’t seem to let it go, huh?

You responded, so you can’t clearly. I’m just here to razz OP. Guess it’s working.

So you’re a troll. Got it.

I’m sure the OP is happy every time you bump this thread.

I see you’re still bothered. 🤗

I think it’s great.

I didn’t know it was a Trumphumper show until this thread so I think it’s useful info for many people.

Keep bumping.

OP at least takes it in stride. But you’re seething.

Ok, Trumphumper. You get off on that, right? Anything to own the libs?

See - you’re seething. Why are you so filled with rage?

So you get some twisted satisfaction thinking that you irritate people?

Are you in a cult yourself? That sounds fcked up.

Keep on raging. Great for your heart health!

Sicko

Still angry I see.

Not angry at all. Just exploiting the troll for bumps.

Tell us more about why you troll.

Your name calling says otherwise. And funny you ask about trolling since you’re now trolling. I love it!! 🤗

I’m just bumping for OP.

You don’t need to be angry to call people out for trolling.

Eh, like I said, name calling says otherwise. You just didn’t like your angriness getting pointed out. That’s ok, it’s since helped change your behavior.

Whatever gets you off, troll.

Owning the libs. Watching Trumphumpers spread propaganda. Twisted all around.

Uh oh, you’re angry again. Your poor heart!

Thought you’d get off on that.

You’re twisted just like the Trump-loving Epoch Times nuts who push this religious propaganda.

You’re still raging.

Anything for a bump. Thanks.

You’re welcome (when you’re calm).

I’m always calm. My word selection depends on my intention.

Your raging posts say otherwise…

It’s cute that you actually think I’m “raging”. Troll goals?

I’m here to support this useful thread. Because TKC isn’t transparent about this performance or the trash organization behind it.

Thanks again for your help. 👍

It must be exhausting to flip flop all the time between being a rageaholic and being polite. The internal strife is a lot. Keep up the calmness, much better for your health. 🤗

Posting various comments isn’t “exhausting” because I’m not actually raging.

Are “raging”, “razzing”, and “striking a nerve” all part of your troll narrative? Should I get back into the “offended” character now? LOL.

Do you troll all threads? Or only the ones about Trumphumpers and religious freakshows?

Uh oh, you’re winding up again! Better take those BP meds!

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Anonymous wrote:I've seen the adds for years and I finally googled the name. Everything I read was positive and I decided to give it a shot. What can go wrong in a show presented in a prestigious cultural venue like Kennedy Center? Big mistake. Relatively early in the show you learn that "Between atheism and evolution, Satan lurks." Close to the end, they make sure to send the message again: "Atheism and evolution are the Devil's deceit." As atheist and scientist, I was shocked that I ended up supporting a fundamentalist religious group, while the show is advertised as a Chinese cultural experience. I am not sure what options I have at this point, but I don't want to just let it go.

Seems like you are horrified that you were exposed to a different point of view, a different perspective, or a different set of beliefs. This raises the question as to how secure you are in your own beliefs. I could understand your stance if you later discovered that this was a fundraiser for invading forces in Eastern Europe, but exposure to a different set of beliefs is educational, not an endorsement.

Not really horrified, just pissed because I gave them money so they can keep spreading their fundamentalist religious propaganda. You should not be concerned about how comfortable I am with my own beliefs. However, your post raises the question of what you consider education. I wonder what you find educational about the information according to which "atheism and evolution are the Devil's deceit". This is the definition of religious propaganda with no educational value whatsoever. This is a fundraiser for a fundamentalist religious cult.

I’m glad you did. You’re repetitiveness here for weeks is obnoxious. It’s wonderful they got so under your skin your incapable of letting it go. That it cost you money is just the icing on the cake.

I have to be repetitive because new posters keep making the same (obnoxious) arguments. It looks like you got the main idea of this thread (and you don't enjoy it anymore), so feel free to move on to a different thread and never look back. It's a free country.

Nope. You could move on with your life. You want to keep bumping this thread over and over to whine, then others can comment and point that out that all you’re doing to whining. Free country and all.

My whining was informative for at least several people who decided to *SKIP* this show. And thanks to people commenting on the thread (including you), the thread gets bumped and others become aware of the scam. So thank you for not moving on with YOUR life.

Sorry for the double post - I had to make a correction.

I can’t hear you over the violin accompanying your whining.

OP created a helpful thread.

You’re the one whining.

Looks like this struck a nerve with you too.

LOL. Seems like you’re projecting. Can’t seem to let it go, huh?

You responded, so you can’t clearly. I’m just here to razz OP. Guess it’s working.

So you’re a troll. Got it.

I’m sure the OP is happy every time you bump this thread.

I see you’re still bothered. 🤗

I think it’s great.

I didn’t know it was a Trumphumper show until this thread so I think it’s useful info for many people.

Keep bumping.

OP at least takes it in stride. But you’re seething.

Ok, Trumphumper. You get off on that, right? Anything to own the libs?

See - you’re seething. Why are you so filled with rage?

So you get some twisted satisfaction thinking that you irritate people?

Are you in a cult yourself? That sounds fcked up.

Keep on raging. Great for your heart health!

Sicko

Still angry I see.

Not angry at all. Just exploiting the troll for bumps.

Tell us more about why you troll.

Your name calling says otherwise. And funny you ask about trolling since you’re now trolling. I love it!! 🤗

I’m just bumping for OP.

You don’t need to be angry to call people out for trolling.

Eh, like I said, name calling says otherwise. You just didn’t like your angriness getting pointed out. That’s ok, it’s since helped change your behavior.

Whatever gets you off, troll.

Owning the libs. Watching Trumphumpers spread propaganda. Twisted all around.

Uh oh, you’re angry again. Your poor heart!

Thought you’d get off on that.

You’re twisted just like the Trump-loving Epoch Times nuts who push this religious propaganda.

You’re still raging.

Anything for a bump. Thanks.

You’re welcome (when you’re calm).

I’m always calm. My word selection depends on my intention.

Your raging posts say otherwise…

It’s cute that you actually think I’m “raging”. Troll goals?

I’m here to support this useful thread. Because TKC isn’t transparent about this performance or the trash organization behind it.

Thanks again for your help. 👍

It must be exhausting to flip flop all the time between being a rageaholic and being polite. The internal strife is a lot. Keep up the calmness, much better for your health. 🤗

Posting various comments isn’t “exhausting” because I’m not actually raging.

Are “raging”, “razzing”, and “striking a nerve” all part of your troll narrative? Should I get back into the “offended” character now? LOL.

Do you troll all threads? Or only the ones about Trumphumpers and religious freakshows?

Uh oh, you’re winding up again! Better take those BP meds!

Yes, I’m getting so mad! At the anonymous troll who keeps bumping the useful thread.

Don’t see the show if you don’t want to support the Trumphumpers behind Epoch Times.

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Anonymous wrote:I've seen the adds for years and I finally googled the name. Everything I read was positive and I decided to give it a shot. What can go wrong in a show presented in a prestigious cultural venue like Kennedy Center? Big mistake. Relatively early in the show you learn that "Between atheism and evolution, Satan lurks." Close to the end, they make sure to send the message again: "Atheism and evolution are the Devil's deceit." As atheist and scientist, I was shocked that I ended up supporting a fundamentalist religious group, while the show is advertised as a Chinese cultural experience. I am not sure what options I have at this point, but I don't want to just let it go.

Seems like you are horrified that you were exposed to a different point of view, a different perspective, or a different set of beliefs. This raises the question as to how secure you are in your own beliefs. I could understand your stance if you later discovered that this was a fundraiser for invading forces in Eastern Europe, but exposure to a different set of beliefs is educational, not an endorsement.

Not really horrified, just pissed because I gave them money so they can keep spreading their fundamentalist religious propaganda. You should not be concerned about how comfortable I am with my own beliefs. However, your post raises the question of what you consider education. I wonder what you find educational about the information according to which "atheism and evolution are the Devil's deceit". This is the definition of religious propaganda with no educational value whatsoever. This is a fundraiser for a fundamentalist religious cult.

I’m glad you did. You’re repetitiveness here for weeks is obnoxious. It’s wonderful they got so under your skin your incapable of letting it go. That it cost you money is just the icing on the cake.

I have to be repetitive because new posters keep making the same (obnoxious) arguments. It looks like you got the main idea of this thread (and you don't enjoy it anymore), so feel free to move on to a different thread and never look back. It's a free country.

Nope. You could move on with your life. You want to keep bumping this thread over and over to whine, then others can comment and point that out that all you’re doing to whining. Free country and all.

My whining was informative for at least several people who decided to *SKIP* this show. And thanks to people commenting on the thread (including you), the thread gets bumped and others become aware of the scam. So thank you for not moving on with YOUR life.

Sorry for the double post - I had to make a correction.

I can’t hear you over the violin accompanying your whining.

OP created a helpful thread.

You’re the one whining.

Looks like this struck a nerve with you too.

LOL. Seems like you’re projecting. Can’t seem to let it go, huh?

You responded, so you can’t clearly. I’m just here to razz OP. Guess it’s working.

So you’re a troll. Got it.

I’m sure the OP is happy every time you bump this thread.

I see you’re still bothered. 🤗

I think it’s great.

I didn’t know it was a Trumphumper show until this thread so I think it’s useful info for many people.

Keep bumping.

OP at least takes it in stride. But you’re seething.

Ok, Trumphumper. You get off on that, right? Anything to own the libs?

See - you’re seething. Why are you so filled with rage?

So you get some twisted satisfaction thinking that you irritate people?

Are you in a cult yourself? That sounds fcked up.

Keep on raging. Great for your heart health!

Sicko

Still angry I see.

Not angry at all. Just exploiting the troll for bumps.

Tell us more about why you troll.

Your name calling says otherwise. And funny you ask about trolling since you’re now trolling. I love it!! 🤗

I’m just bumping for OP.

You don’t need to be angry to call people out for trolling.

Eh, like I said, name calling says otherwise. You just didn’t like your angriness getting pointed out. That’s ok, it’s since helped change your behavior.

Whatever gets you off, troll.

Owning the libs. Watching Trumphumpers spread propaganda. Twisted all around.

Uh oh, you’re angry again. Your poor heart!

Thought you’d get off on that.

You’re twisted just like the Trump-loving Epoch Times nuts who push this religious propaganda.

You’re still raging.

Anything for a bump. Thanks.

You’re welcome (when you’re calm).

I’m always calm. My word selection depends on my intention.

Your raging posts say otherwise…

It’s cute that you actually think I’m “raging”. Troll goals?

I’m here to support this useful thread. Because TKC isn’t transparent about this performance or the trash organization behind it.

Thanks again for your help. 👍

It must be exhausting to flip flop all the time between being a rageaholic and being polite. The internal strife is a lot. Keep up the calmness, much better for your health. 🤗

Posting various comments isn’t “exhausting” because I’m not actually raging.

Are “raging”, “razzing”, and “striking a nerve” all part of your troll narrative? Should I get back into the “offended” character now? LOL.

Do you troll all threads? Or only the ones about Trumphumpers and religious freakshows?

Uh oh, you’re winding up again! Better take those BP meds!

Yes, I’m getting so mad! At the anonymous troll who keeps bumping the useful thread.

Don’t see the show if you don’t want to support the Trumphumpers behind Epoch Times.

Too bad you didn’t research the performance. Your money would have been better spent on therapy.

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Anonymous wrote:I've seen the adds for years and I finally googled the name. Everything I read was positive and I decided to give it a shot. What can go wrong in a show presented in a prestigious cultural venue like Kennedy Center? Big mistake. Relatively early in the show you learn that "Between atheism and evolution, Satan lurks." Close to the end, they make sure to send the message again: "Atheism and evolution are the Devil's deceit." As atheist and scientist, I was shocked that I ended up supporting a fundamentalist religious group, while the show is advertised as a Chinese cultural experience. I am not sure what options I have at this point, but I don't want to just let it go.

Seems like you are horrified that you were exposed to a different point of view, a different perspective, or a different set of beliefs. This raises the question as to how secure you are in your own beliefs. I could understand your stance if you later discovered that this was a fundraiser for invading forces in Eastern Europe, but exposure to a different set of beliefs is educational, not an endorsement.

Not really horrified, just pissed because I gave them money so they can keep spreading their fundamentalist religious propaganda. You should not be concerned about how comfortable I am with my own beliefs. However, your post raises the question of what you consider education. I wonder what you find educational about the information according to which "atheism and evolution are the Devil's deceit". This is the definition of religious propaganda with no educational value whatsoever. This is a fundraiser for a fundamentalist religious cult.

I’m glad you did. You’re repetitiveness here for weeks is obnoxious. It’s wonderful they got so under your skin your incapable of letting it go. That it cost you money is just the icing on the cake.

I have to be repetitive because new posters keep making the same (obnoxious) arguments. It looks like you got the main idea of this thread (and you don't enjoy it anymore), so feel free to move on to a different thread and never look back. It's a free country.

Nope. You could move on with your life. You want to keep bumping this thread over and over to whine, then others can comment and point that out that all you’re doing to whining. Free country and all.

My whining was informative for at least several people who decided to *SKIP* this show. And thanks to people commenting on the thread (including you), the thread gets bumped and others become aware of the scam. So thank you for not moving on with YOUR life.

Sorry for the double post - I had to make a correction.

I can’t hear you over the violin accompanying your whining.

OP created a helpful thread.

You’re the one whining.

Looks like this struck a nerve with you too.

LOL. Seems like you’re projecting. Can’t seem to let it go, huh?

You responded, so you can’t clearly. I’m just here to razz OP. Guess it’s working.

So you’re a troll. Got it.

I’m sure the OP is happy every time you bump this thread.

I see you’re still bothered. 🤗

I think it’s great.

I didn’t know it was a Trumphumper show until this thread so I think it’s useful info for many people.

Keep bumping.

OP at least takes it in stride. But you’re seething.

Ok, Trumphumper. You get off on that, right? Anything to own the libs?

See - you’re seething. Why are you so filled with rage?

So you get some twisted satisfaction thinking that you irritate people?

Are you in a cult yourself? That sounds fcked up.

Keep on raging. Great for your heart health!

Sicko

Still angry I see.

Not angry at all. Just exploiting the troll for bumps.

Tell us more about why you troll.

Your name calling says otherwise. And funny you ask about trolling since you’re now trolling. I love it!! 🤗

I’m just bumping for OP.

You don’t need to be angry to call people out for trolling.

Eh, like I said, name calling says otherwise. You just didn’t like your angriness getting pointed out. That’s ok, it’s since helped change your behavior.

Whatever gets you off, troll.

Owning the libs. Watching Trumphumpers spread propaganda. Twisted all around.

Uh oh, you’re angry again. Your poor heart!

Thought you’d get off on that.

You’re twisted just like the Trump-loving Epoch Times nuts who push this religious propaganda.

You’re still raging.

Anything for a bump. Thanks.

You’re welcome (when you’re calm).

I’m always calm. My word selection depends on my intention.

Your raging posts say otherwise…

It’s cute that you actually think I’m “raging”. Troll goals?

I’m here to support this useful thread. Because TKC isn’t transparent about this performance or the trash organization behind it.

Thanks again for your help. 👍

It must be exhausting to flip flop all the time between being a rageaholic and being polite. The internal strife is a lot. Keep up the calmness, much better for your health. 🤗

Posting various comments isn’t “exhausting” because I’m not actually raging.

Are “raging”, “razzing”, and “striking a nerve” all part of your troll narrative? Should I get back into the “offended” character now? LOL.

Do you troll all threads? Or only the ones about Trumphumpers and religious freakshows?

Uh oh, you’re winding up again! Better take those BP meds!

Yes, I’m getting so mad! At the anonymous troll who keeps bumping the useful thread.

Don’t see the show if you don’t want to support the Trumphumpers behind Epoch Times.

Too bad you didn’t research the performance. Your money would have been better spent on therapy.

I’m not OP, but I’m glad she posted because we recently saw an ad got it and were thinking about going.

I’m thankful that OP shared this info. Hope this thread reaches more people so they know to avoid this crap.

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Anonymous wrote:If you look at the “about” page on their website the depict religious paintings and then mention Falun Dafa which is a religious movement.

https://www.shenyunperformingarts.org/spirituality

I’m sorry you were disappointed but I’m not sure what you think you can do. They don’t hide the religious side of their performer from the audience.

DP. I did t realize this was affiliated with the like thousand ppl in yellow falun dafa shirts I saw.

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Anonymous wrote:The Shen Yun website specifically references spirituality, specific Eastern religions, and the oppression of Falun Dafa due to their beliefs. Why would you assume this production should be completely secular? It's not the role of the Kennedy Center to censor or provide warnings about religious content, or any content with which you may not agree.

How many times do you “research” a production company before booking something at the Kennedy Center. Most reasonable adults assume that TKC doesn’t promote cults.

Because the consensus is that it is not a cult. That's your opinion and not widely held.

So you do or you don’t research performances beyond the Kennedy Center descriptions? I’ve gone to many, many shows there over decades and have never googled the production companies.

Why can’t TKC provide an accurate description on their website and promotional materials?

That’s your own failure to plan.

So you do or you don’t research performances beyond the Kennedy Center descriptions?

I do. Don’t you read reviews from multiple sources? Casts change all the time in productions and some are better than others.

No, I don’t read reviews of shows that are scheduled out months in advance because the casts aren’t set and individual performers wouldn’t affect my decision to see a performance. The KC description/video has been fully sufficient.

Why can’t TKC provide an accurate description on their website and promotional materials?

Well that’s your problem. As a “researcher” you should have read the reviews.

Why are you still here beating a dead horse? You’re not getting the answers here. Nor in the thread you created in Religion.

You are confusing posters.

I’m not a researcher. I’m just a regular KC subscriber who expects the descriptions to accurately represent the performances.

The description is accurate. You just disagree with it.

The description is not accurate.

Where does this mention anything about fundamentalist propaganda?
“ 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.”



It’s very telling that they NO NOT include an accurate description. Because they know most people wouldn’t go see it. They can only get an audience by misleading advertising.

Deep spiritual roots doesn't make me believe it's going to be a lecture on quantum mechanics. It means I can expect God bothering or New Age nonsense.

I wouldn’t expect religious propaganda from a “cultural” performance.

DP. That five millennia stuff is a giveaway.

For religious propaganda? No.

Yes.

That just means 1000s of years of “culture”. Not religion.

It's going to come as a shock, but religion is older than Western science. Anything referencing thousands of years of culture is going to have religion intertwined if not tightly intertwined.

There is sharing the history of the culture with religion intertwined.

And then there is pushing religious propaganda by extremists.

Still trying to push the cult angle? Give it up.

I don't think the cult angle should be given up. I mean, you have the guy at the top who can heal you without using medicine, just with his magical powers (but only if you believe strongly enough in his ability to heal you). Then you die like an idiot because you refuse modern medicine. I would definitely support the cult angle.

So, Buddhism is a cult? Steve Jobs famously tried to cure his cancer using Buddhism. That didn't go well for him, or anyone that has tried it.