When most people think of Asia, they think immediately of China. Maybe because it takes the biggest part of the continent?? For those who don't know much about China, it is a communist country and the world's most populated country.
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| Map of China |
I'm going to be focusing on three main religions:
- Christianity: "The religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its belief and practices." There are only two Christian groups that are considered "legal" in China. Other Christian groups are persecuted.6
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| This Falun Gong practitioner was allegedly tortured in custody in 2005. |
- Tibetan Buddhism: "The religion of Tibet, a form of Mahayana Buddhism." The Chinese government declared that, without their permission, no living Buddha would may be incarnated.7
- Falun Gong: "Chinese spiritual practice that combines meditation and qigong exercises with a moral philosophy centered on the tenets of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance." The Communist Party banned this practice. Thousands and maybe millions of Falun Gong practitioners have been tortured, sent to labor camps and went through horrible treatment.
According to me, China has went too far. They want to have full control over everyone and every religion. So, in order to make people listen, the decide to use labor camps and persecution. That is not the right thing to do. They shouldn't even have religious groups that are "legal" and "illegal". What is the difference between the legal ones are those who are illegal? They are both religions that are being practiced. I don't think it's right to put a barrier around your beliefs. Each person should have the right to believe in their own religions and should have the freedom to practice their religion. You don't necessarily have to practice and believe in that religion. But it's important to accept everyone. Freedom of religion is something that should be cherished in the countries that can practice their beliefs without being persecuted.
拜拜啦!
(Bye Bye!)
Sources:
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_rights_in_China#Religious_freedom
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persecution_of_Falun_Gong
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falun_Gong
4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_China
5. http://www.hrichina.org/en
6. https://www.google.ca/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-
8#q=what%20is%20christianity
7. https://www.google.ca/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=what+is+tibetan+buddhism
拜拜啦!
(Bye Bye!)
Sources:
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_rights_in_China#Religious_freedom
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persecution_of_Falun_Gong
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falun_Gong
4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_China
5. http://www.hrichina.org/en
6. https://www.google.ca/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-
8#q=what%20is%20christianity
7. https://www.google.ca/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=what+is+tibetan+buddhism
Hey Wynonna, I really like how everything is clear and well-organized. I think your background fits well with your topic, although I have a question. Why do you think China wants to have full control over everyone and every religion? Why can't they just let people be whatever they are and let them believe in what they want? Finally, your blog seems great so far and I'm excited to see what you post next!
ReplyDeleteHey Mirna, thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post and thank you for appreciating my background and the format of my blog. I'm not too sure why China has decided to take control but I do have a hypothesis. I think the government just wants control over everything and wants to have things their way instead of their lives turning into chaos because of the different religions and such. Anyways, I'm glad you like my post and I hope you like the next one as well!
DeleteHey Wynonna, your blog looks super amazing! I really love the topic you have chosen because you're able to share your personal experiences and knowledge. I also really like the way you've decided to sign out of your blog and think it's really cute and creative. I can't wait to keep reading.
ReplyDeleteHey Allison, I'm glad you like reading my blog and I'm thankful that you like to read about my own experiences. Honestly, the whole point of my blog is just to inform others because who else would choose such a topic and who else would have their own experiences? Also, I find it ironic and interesting that I'm learning just as much as all the readers out there. Well, thanks for taking the time to read my blog post and I hope you like the next one!
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