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(A) We have to know about global conflicts and the challenges people face worldwide.
Xian Sheng brought up an important issue, which was not about Baitiangong, but focused on a political conflict involving the war and bombings in the area that used to be Yugoslavia, especially between Serbia and Kosovo, while we sat calmly in the meditation area.
Xian Sheng asked the group to raise their hands if they knew about the war happening there. He mentioned that it was fine if some did not know, but stressed that everyone should be informed about such events.
He questioned why it was necessary for followers to be aware of the conflicts, emergencies, and struggles people are dealing with in different parts of the world.
He explained that the followers had to know because they are the only ones who truly pray to the CREATOR.
By knowing about these situations, followers could pray to the CREATOR for those who are affected by these wars, conflicts, and hardships. He checked if everyone understood what he meant.
Baitiangong followers should offer prayers for everyone, no matter if they are Muslims, Christians, or whatever their skin color is.
This is the reason we must stay informed. If we do not know, we will not understand what we should pray for.
We pray for peace in the world, for wars to end, and for people to stop suffering and dying without reason.
(B) What can we do about wars, genocides, and acts of cruelty?
Xian Sheng questioned if the followers were aware of the Rwandan Genocide in 1994, when the Hutus carried out mass killings against the Tutsis over the course of 100 days. During this time, weapons such as hatchets were used without mercy, targeting women and children.
Xian Sheng asked what actions we could take in the face of such obvious cruelty and inhumanity that people are capable of. Men, women, and children were all killed without distinction.
The issue is, if we are aware of wars and conflicts, such as the current situation in Kosovo, what action can we take?
(C) Xian Sheng believes that sometimes the best solution is the decreation of the universe.
He mentioned that bombings can happen even in developed countries like London, England, as was seen recently. Fortunately, none of the followers were there on vacation during the attack.
The bombing happened at a busy market where both locals and tourists often shop for old items, antiques, and interesting finds.
When Xian Sheng visited London and Australia, he enjoyed exploring these paddy markets. He saw many things he wanted to buy but could not bring them all home. He noticed that prices in these markets were much lower than in Malaysia, where similar items could cost ten times more. He also mentioned that realistic dog sculptures sold there could fetch a good price here.
People have become so crazy that they set off bombs in crowded marketplaces. He called these perpetrators cowards because they hurt innocent people who have nothing to do with their hateful plans. In the attack, 17 people were badly hurt, with 4 in serious condition, and over 40 people were injured in total. Those with minor wounds were able to go home afterwards.
Xian Sheng questioned why anyone would plant a bomb in a market full of locals and tourists. He questioned what the perpetrators hoped to gain by harming so many innocent people.
These perpetrators are also human beings, created by the same CREATOR. The CREATOR brings people into existence through thought, and all humans are part of this creation.
Xian Sheng admitted that sometimes he thinks that it would be best if the world and the universe undergo decreation (the process or state of undoing, destroying, or passing away from creation) because of the existence of such violent people.
Luckily, there are not many people like this in the world, but even a few can cause chaos through killing and arson.
The main source of many problems is politicians. They get involved in politics but become unhappy with the results. In the Brixton Market bombing1, Xian Sheng said that if perpetrators are angry with the British government, they should confront the politicians, not hurt innocent people. He said that if these perpetrators really had courage, they would target the politicians directly, but instead, they only attack innocent people.
He explained that people are often seen as either good or bad, but in reality, there are many different types of people with different degrees of good and bad.
- The Brixton Market bombing happened on April 17, 1999, in South London. A far-right extremist named David Copeland planted a nail bomb on Electric Avenue, an area known for its large Black community. The bomb exploded on a busy street, injuring 48 people, including 11 seriously, but no one died.
This attack was the first of three bombings aimed at London’s Black, Bangladeshi, and LGBTQ+ communities. Copeland wanted to start a race war and spread fear. These bombings are remembered as some of the worst hate crimes and acts of terrorism in Britain’s history.