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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]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.[/quote] 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. [/quote] Because the consensus is that it is not a cult. That's your opinion and not widely held.[/quote] So you do or you don’t research performances beyond the Kennedy Center descriptions? [b]I’ve gone to many, many shows there over decades and have never googled the production companies. [/b] Why can’t TKC provide an accurate description on their website and promotional materials?[/quote] That’s your own failure to plan.[/quote] So you do or you don’t research performances beyond the Kennedy Center descriptions? [/quote] I do. Don’t you read reviews from multiple sources? Casts change all the time in productions and some are better than others. [/quote] 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?[/quote] 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. [/quote] 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. [/quote] The description is accurate. You just disagree with it. [/quote] The description is not accurate. Where does this mention anything about fundamentalist propaganda? [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] 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. [/quote] [b]Deep spiritual roots[/b] 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. [/quote] I am completely aware that it would be really hard to fill a theatre with people entertained by quantum mechanics, so I doubt anybody expected that. Deep spiritual roots do not include a position on evolution though. This is a turn of religion into the stupid territory (where the stories from an old book are more credible than the reality).[/quote] It's not entirely clear who is made you the arbitrator of what is and is not part of spiritual beliefs. There are quite a few spiritual beliefs that aren't supported by science. Homeopathy and astrology come to mind. Those get a pass for some reason. I find those far more offensive than questioning evolution.[/quote] I believe homeopathy and astrology get a pass because nobody tried to force them into science classes. Can you explain why you find them more offensive than questioning evolution? If you must denounce evolution as part of your spirituality, you are one of those who refuse to accept reality. You are free to do it, but I have very good reasons to question your sanity. [/quote] Because astrology and homeopathy are easily disproved. Yet, we find homeopathic "cures" practically everywhere. Newspapers still publish horoscopes. Newspapers that are supposed to be factual. I never see any disclaimers about the fraudulent nature of homeopathy or astrology.[/quote] At this point, I find questioning evolution more offensive than astrology and homeopathy put together. There is a strong religious movement who questions evolution all the time to keep their followers brainwashed and politically aligned. You can't claim that about astrology or homeopathy. Come back to me when they try to force the teaching of astrology or homeopathy in science classes. I will be on your side. [/quote] +1 Most people aren’t trying to push astrology and homeopathy as core tenets. Or teach their kids that they are the only truth. Creationism is for RWNJs. [/quote]
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