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nerv111 · 01-09-2002, 10:12 PM

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Falun Gong (or more accurately, Falun Dafa) isn't a cult - it barely even qualifies as a "religion" at all. I think it's more similar to yoga and tai chi. Check the following link for more info:

<a href="http://www.religioustolerance.org/falungong.htm" target="_blank">http://www.religioustolerance.org/falungong.htm</a>

True enough, but the Chinese government chooses to define it as a cult to rationalize their actions.

Vorkosigan · 01-10-2002, 01:53 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by bookworm:

Falun Gong (or more accurately, Falun Dafa) isn't a cult - it barely even qualifies as a "religion" at all. I think it's more similar to yoga and tai chi. Check the following link for more info:

I used to have the same view, until their leader, safe in NY, exhorted his followers to get themselves killed for the sake of their breathing exercises.

Michael

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01-10-2002, 01:53 AM	#22
Vorkosigan Contributor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Barrayar Posts: 11,866	[QUOTE]Originally posted by bookworm: Falun Gong (or more accurately, Falun Dafa) isn't a cult - it barely even qualifies as a "religion" at all. I think it's more similar to yoga and tai chi. Check the following link for more info: I used to have the same view, until their leader, safe in NY, exhorted his followers to get themselves killed for the sake of their breathing exercises. Michael

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