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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=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.[/quote]

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?

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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.[/quote]

They are hiding the religious aspects of the performance: 
[i]"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." [/i]

Why are you afraid of the KC being transparent? 
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That sounds like an accurate description to me.

The Kennedy Center hosts cultural performances by American Indian tribes too. Many are spiritual in nature. Will you also demand trigger warnings?

[b]Why are atheists such fragile little snowflakes who lack conviction in their value systems?[/b][/quote]
I would not say that I lack conviction in my value system. My concern is that you religious people learned that it is ok to believe in something with no evidence whatsoever. That affects not only me, but the whole country (see how many Republicans believe that the election was stolen). So why would I support a [b]fundamentalist religious group?[/b][/quote]

You keep using that phrase. Which is really rather ethnocentric -- "fundamentalist" in an anglicized context is quite the loaded term that paints quite the negative caricature of intolerant, judgmental Bible thumpers who speak in tongues, handle snakes, hate gays, and so on and so forth.

So perhaps you can explain in a little more detail how you are getting "fundamentalist religious group" from a few slogans that atheism is bad? Because I'm not seeing it.

They may not be your cup of tea, but they don't exactly hide their spiritual leanings and so far as I know don't behave in any insidious ways other than, evidently, making comments in performances that make you uncomfortable because you don't share their beliefs.

In other words, your overreaction here kind of disgusting.[/quote]

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