Don’t let a narrow mindset hinder the journey of good deeds

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Yicheng · Jan 17, 2025
On the journey of advancing public welfare, we often encounter the criticism: “Your charity seems too religious.” This is a classic example of a narrow perspective—one that is influenced by bias, limitations, or even misunderstanding, and fails to truly consider the viewpoint of those involved in charitable efforts. To better explain our original intentions, it […]

On the journey of advancing public welfare, we often encounter the criticism: “Your charity seems too religious.” This is a classic example of a narrow perspective—one that is influenced by bias, limitations, or even misunderstanding, and fails to truly consider the viewpoint of those involved in charitable efforts. To better explain our original intentions, it is necessary to offer a clarification, and we hope that every reader can approach the journey of kindness with a broader perspective.

I. The essence of Yicheng welfare

Our commitment has been clear from the beginning. That is to pursue welfare and happiness for everyone, and to promote civilization for the world.

Since day one, our cause has been grounded in this belief. What’s truly thought-provoking, however, is that over the years, all of our funding and support have come, without exception, from the strength of people with religious faiths or spiritual beliefs—those who are committed to turning their faith, love, and kindness into tangible actions. Through their sincerity and dedication, they have helped advance our mission, spreading happiness and promoting civilization.

Unfortunately, up until now, we have not received support from those identified as “civilized individuals” or “non-believers.” In fact, this type of support has been absent.

II. Why does kindness require the basis of faith?

The path of kindness is never a smooth one. It requires unwavering belief, inner strength, and selfless dedication—qualities that faith provides. Kindness without the support of faith often lacks lasting motivation and struggles to endure the pressures and challenges of reality.

The supporters of our organization are willing to persist in doing good in this complex world precisely because of their deep faith. They understand that charity is not an easy task and may even involve sacrifice, yet they are still willing to shoulder this responsibility.

Here we would like to share a story.

A painter was interviewed by a host. The host candidly told him, “I don’t like your paintings at all, and I don’t think you’re a good artist.”

The painter smiled calmly and replied, “You’re right, and that’s exactly why I need to keep striving.”

This story teaches us that when faced with external doubt and misunderstanding, the important thing is not to argue, but to stay loyal to our beliefs and respond through actions. Our cause, much like the painter’s work, may not be understood by everyone, but that will not stop us from pursuing happiness and civilization. The voices of doubt will not hold us back; instead, they serve as a source of motivation for us to keep striving and improving.

III. Don’t judge our world through your narrow perspective

On the path of charity, we sometimes have to face not just challenges but also external misunderstanding and even hostile criticism. Some people try to use their own experiences, perspectives, and logic to make sense of our world and social issues, but such reasoning often lacks validity.

The reality of kindness is far more complex than they imagine. In some places, working to benefit society can come with the constant threat of losing one’s life. This isn’t an exaggeration. It’s the harsh reality many people involved in public welfare face. So, trying to understand the essence of charity through personal logic, without considering the deep faith and sense of mission behind it, only leads to distorted conclusions.

IV. Let kindness overcome the constraints of a limited view

In the face of these misunderstandings, we will not give up or back down. We believe that true kindness is not limited by narrow personal views, but is a force that can break through prejudice and cross boundaries.

Charity initiatives require not only the support of people of faiths and beliefs but also the understanding and participation of everyone. Each person has the choice to approach charity with an open mind, rather than criticizing and rejecting it with a narrow perspective.

No matter how the outside world evaluates us, we will continue to rely on the strength of our faith to stay true to the path of doing good. Just like the painter’s calm response to the host, doubt will only drive us to work harder, not retreat.

The meaning of public welfare lies in seeking happiness for all and civilization for the world. Through our actions, we hope to inspire more people to recognize and practice kindness, regardless of their faith, because kindness should be a universal value that transcends all boundaries.

Conclusion

Don’t allow personal narrow views to hinder kindness, and never let bias and misunderstanding diminish the efforts of those who contribute to public welfare. The world needs more understanding, support, and faith to unite in driving the progress of human happiness and civilization.

We are still on the journey, even though the road is fraught with challenges. Our belief remains unchanged: to seek welfare for all and civilization for the world. We firmly believe that true kindness is a light that is unafraid of doubt and sacrifice, one that will penetrate all narrowness and illuminate the entire world.

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幼年谋生之殃:近代东亚儒家社会教育的隐形困局与文明隐患

幼年谋生之殃:近代东亚儒家社会教育的隐形困局与文明隐患

Kishou · Jul 2, 2025

前言:一场文明深处的隐性病灶 表面上,日韩、新加坡等东亚儒家文化圈国家,社会井然、治安良好、教育体制严密,被视作现代文明的东方式典范。然而在这光鲜秩序之下,隐藏着一场长期、系统性的文明性塌陷:幼年谋生型教育体系。 这种现象,源于近代以来东亚各国在现代国家化、工业化进程中,将儒家文化片面功利化、等级化、服从化利用,形成一种将儿童过早推向生存竞争、社会责任、现实功利轨道的教育体制。孩子尚未完成人格发育,即被要求谋生、考核、服从、争位,失去梦想与探索的权利,最终沦为制度化社会的“高效工具人”。 一、东亚儒家社会幼年谋生教育的结构性机制 1. 工业国家化进程中的制度化早期社会化 日本、韩国、新加坡,自19世纪末至20世纪中后叶,相继步入工业化和国家治理现代化。为了培养纪律性劳动力与服从型国民,国家将教育体制变为“顺从规范、适应秩序”的训练场。 幼稚园起,儿童被要求独立生活、整理内务、分担班级责任。小学全面实施集体责任制、等级考核、服从教育。教育目标不在于人格养成,而是“尽早适应社会”。 2. 功利性等级价值观主导 东亚儒家文化圈,长期重视“成败分明”“功名晋升”,近代国家化进程中更将此推至极致。学业排名、行为评比、集体规则量化从小学起贯穿教育全过程,孩子被要求“别麻烦他人”“别拖后腿”“为家庭争光”。 个人梦想、兴趣、创造被视为不务正业,价值观高度功利化,谋生能力成为唯一社会通行证。 3. 家庭、学校、社会三方共谋机制 传统儒家文化中的家族责任观与近现代国家治理目标相互叠加,形成家庭—学校—社会三重压力体系。 家长将子女视作家庭未来保障与荣耀载体,教育即“家庭投资”。学校成为选拔与驯化场,社会则是竞争考场。幼年便灌输“进名校”“进大企”“稳定收入”理念,精神成长空间被彻底压缩,教育沦为生存竞争机器。 二、个体层面的深层危害 1.梦想能力与人格自由被剥夺 幼年本应是幻想、好奇、探索、试错的人格发育阶段,东亚幼年谋生教育却强制孩子学会利益计算、欲望压抑、风险规避,扼杀“做梦”的能力。 成年后普遍精神麻木、价值虚无,丧失自我探索与人生追问动力。 2. 情感压抑与内耗人格 “别麻烦他人”“集体优先”“为家族争光”的教育文化,长期抹杀真实情感表达,导致东亚社会青少年普遍不敢表达悲伤、愤怒、恐惧。成年后陷入强迫性工作狂、社交恐惧、自闭症倾向、社畜文化与孤独死问题。 日韩、新加坡均长期处于发达国家青少年自杀率前列。 3. 自我价值感低落 过度依赖他人评价,缺乏内在价值认同,成年后习惯以公司、家庭、社会认同为人生坐标,极易崩溃、自我否定,形成精神空壳化。 三、社会结构层面的文明隐患 1.大规模“工具人化” 批量制造“谋生之孩”,成年后执行力强、创新力弱、价值趋同,成为制度化社会“有效工具”。社会缺少文明进化所需的颠覆性创新与精神活力。 日本“社畜文化”、韩国“过劳死经济”、新加坡“绩优社畜现象”正是典型表现。 2. 精神文明衰退与文化空洞化 东亚社会长期实用功利化教育导致文化创新力下降,年轻人沉溺宅文化、虚拟偶像、手游经济、低欲望生活,“文明空洞”现象日益严重。 日韩近30年经济停滞、文化软实力衰退、新加坡青年抑郁率上升,均源自幼年谋生教育对精神文明活力的蚕食。 四、文明演化视角下的结构性危机 完整公民制度的信仰体系,灵魂信仰保障内在尊严,文明信仰保障外在秩序。两者文明进步依赖有梦想、有创造、有反叛精神的人群,而非单纯执行者。 儒家文化型社会若继续将儿童过早异化为谋生机器,虽表面稳定秩序井然,实则失去文明进化动能。 近30年日韩经济创新力衰退、文化对外影响力式微,正源于此。文明若无“做梦者”,必然走向稳定化→保守化→僵化→退化之路。 五、文明型社会对比 北欧国家(瑞典、芬兰、挪威)教育体系,坚持: 这些国家创新力、幸福指数、青少年心理健康、社会信任度远超东亚儒家文化圈,成为现代文明型社会典范。 六、结语:东亚儒家文化圈社会的文明自救 孩子不该只学谋生。真正的教育,应守护基本生存技能之外,更重要的是保留梦想、质疑、探索、反叛、突破的生命本能。儒家文化型社会若想摆脱文明停滞、创新衰退、精神危机,必须: 否则,继续制造“谋生之孩”,东亚文明将陷入温水慢煮式衰败,终成稳定、无梦、无文化生命力的文明遗骸。 七、附名词解释: 幼年谋生教育(Early Livelihood-oriented Education) 指的是一种将成年社会生存法则、责任体系与功利性价值观,提前强加给学龄前至青少年儿童的教育模式。其核心特征是: 将孩子视为未来劳动力与社会秩序执行者,而非独立人格和梦想实践者,使其过早学会现实妥协、社会谋生、规则服从,而忽视人格养成、情感自由、梦想激发与批判性精神培养。 这一教育方式通常表现为: 核心目的: 通过教育早期社会化、集体规范化、工具技能化,制造稳定、服从、高效、善于谋生的社会工具人群体,为成年社会体系持续输送“稳定零件”。

The Two Beliefs of a Complete Citizen

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Master Wonder · Jun 20, 2025

Introduction Since the birth of life, faith has always played an essential role in it. Throughout every stage of human society, faith has never been absent. From primitive totems and religious worship to modern national narratives and the belief in technological supremacy, faith has been a driving force that sustains collective identity, shapes personal values, […]

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