@SrRochardBunson @zdl @SabinaKnight @bryankam @JimMahler @chineseliterature @philosophy
What would you call Falun Gong? My first impression was Daoist, but it seems they're right wingers. They run the Epoch Times.
@Woodchaz @SrRochardBunson @zdl @SabinaKnight @bryankam @chineseliterature @philosophy I think we should let Falungong categorize themselves, if they're inclined to do so. Putting simplified labels on complex beliefs seldom leads to understanding.

@JimMahler @Woodchaz @zdl @SabinaKnight @bryankam @chineseliterature @philosophy

I agree in principle, but when they mass mail out the Epoch Times propaganda newspaper, and my family and friends ask what is up with it I still need a label to continue the conversation.

(This has actually happened, and me thinks that you are associated with the group ) 

Oh, Rio Rancho New Mexico, ay? The same city that had a Falun Gong (Dafa) day in 2007? Coincidence?

https://archive.ph/di8CI

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@SrRochardBunson @JimMahler @zdl @SabinaKnight @bryankam @chineseliterature @philosophy
I'm just basing my take on their Youtube ads. Seems pretty pro-MAGA to me.
@SrRochardBunson No, I'm not FLG. I moved to NM in 2021. You really should avoid snap judgments based on such skimpy "evidence".

@JimMahler

I'm not looking to debate, at least in this thread, because the amount of publicly available evidence is voluminous and speaks for itself.

I'm also not criticizing a single one of their beliefs, but only highlighting the cult-like tactics that the organization utilizes.

https://youtube.com/@TheEpochTimesNews

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/24/technology/epoch-times-influence-falun-gong.html

If you feel that further discussion is necessary, you can visit this thread.

https://universeodon.com/@SrRochardBunson/109701882440561086

@JimMahler @Woodchaz @SrRochardBunson @zdl @SabinaKnight @bryankam @chineseliterature @philosophy

Would like to know their explanation and readiness for discussion on this and neighbouring thread.

(Would like to ask via the #-FalunGong hashtag but fear it could get hot here.
Since this might be the wrong place(?), i deactivated the hashtag with a special character)