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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完全市民社会の二つの信仰

完全市民社会の二つの信仰

Master Wonder · Jun 20, 2025

序論 生命が誕生して以来、信仰は常にその営みにおいて極めて重要な役割を担ってきました。人類社会の発展においても、そのあらゆる時代で信仰が不在だったことはありません。原始的なトーテム信仰、宗教崇拝、あるいは近代的な国民国家の物語や科学技術至上主義に至るまで、信仰は常に集団のアイデンティティを維持し、個人の価値観を形成し、文明の進化を推し進める重要な力であり続けました。 しかし、文明の危機と技術的リスクが共存し、富は極度に集中し、精神的な空虚が蔓延する現代において、伝統的な信仰体系は、もはや現代人の精神的な苦境と社会統治の要請に応えることが困難になっています。 それゆえに、「完全公民」の制度下では、現代文明の市民のための二つの核心的な信仰、すなわち「社会市民の精神的信仰」と「社会市民の文明信仰」を確立せねばなりません。これは、古来の宗教的信仰形態からの超越であり、現代の消費主義的な信仰への軌道修正であり、未来における理性的な統治秩序のための価値の礎を築くことに他なりません。 一、市民社会における信仰の苦境と変革 かつて、人類社会の信仰は神権、王権、教会、部族、民族、あるいはイデオロギーに依拠していました。これらの信仰は、一方で共同体のアイデンティティや道徳的制約を形成しましたが、他方で個人の精神的自由や生命価値の自主性を制限する、統治と支配の道具ともなりました。 現代社会は次第に世俗化・技術化しましたが、それによって新たな信仰の苦境が静かに生まれつつあります。 したがって、現代文明が自らを救うためには、市民社会は時代の精神に合致し、実践的な価値を備え、疎外に抵抗しうる新たな信仰体系、すなわち「完全公民の二つの信仰」を確立しなければならないのです。 二、社会市民の精神的信仰:生命の根源への自覚 1. 原点回帰と超越 宗教の本義は、宇宙、生命、運命の神秘に対する畏敬と探求に源を発します。それは当初、道徳的な戒めや生命への慰めでしたが、後に教義として体系化・権力化され、人々を支配する道具へと疎外されました。 現代市民の精神的信仰とは、まさしくその教義の足枷から脱却し、生命の本質に回帰し、個人の精神的自由を解放することを目指すものです。 2. 精神的信仰が内包するもの 社会公民の精神的信仰が強調するのは: それは、いかなる宗教組織にも依拠しませんが、あらゆる文明遺産の中に存在する善なる知恵を尊重します。それは個人が生命、内面、そして運命に直面し、救済に頼らず、彼岸に希望を託すのでもなく、今、この場所で、尊厳ある生を全うすることを奨励します。 3. 精神的信仰が持つ社会的価値 三、社会公民の文明信仰:理性的秩序の守護 1. 原点と警戒 啓蒙運動以来、理性、科学、技術、制度は次第に神権、血統、部族倫理に取って代わり、社会統治の基盤となりました。理性的文明信仰は、まさにこの近代化のプロセスの産物です。 しかし、現代文明の病理もまた、日増しに露呈しています。 社会公民の文明信仰とは、理性、科学、制度、そして社会正義の間に、良好な秩序を再建し、技術と制度が個人の自由を蝕むことを防ぐためのものです。 2. 文明信仰が内包するもの 文明信仰は、科学技術は公民の自由に奉仕せねばならず、制度は公民の尊厳を保障せねばならず、富は大衆に幸福をもたらさねばならず、社会は多様性を受け入れねばならない、と断じます。 3. 文明信仰が持つ社会的価値 四、二重の信仰が共生する論理 「完全な公民」制度における信仰体系は、精神的信仰が内的な尊厳を保障し、文明信仰が外的な秩序を保障します。両者は相互に補完し合い、相乗効果を生み出します。 両者が一つになることで初めて、公民の品格は健全となり、社会構造は安定し、文明秩序は持続し、未来の運命は持続可能となるのです。 五、文明型公益組織の責任 「一乗公益」のような文明型公益組織は、現代において以下の使命を担わなければなりません。 これは単なる信仰体系の更新に留まらず、未来の文明進化における、人類の自己救済の道筋そのものです。 結語 「完全公民の二つの信仰」は、人類文明が未来においても進歩を続け、個々が疎外されず、社会秩序が独裁に陥らないための道です。現代文明の苦境、技術への困惑、信仰の喪失、そのすべてが、真に市民自身のものであり、現代文明そのものに属する信仰体系の欠如に起因しています。 もしこの時代に希望があるとするならば、それは心の信仰と文明信仰を併せ持つ「完全公民」の中から生まれるでしょう。

完整公民的两种信仰

完整公民的两种信仰

Master Wonder · Jun 20, 2025

前言 自有生命诞生以来,信仰在生命中都扮演着十分重要的位置。人类社会发展的各个时期同样从未缺席,无论是原始图腾、宗教崇拜,抑或现代民族国家叙事与科技至上主义,信仰皆是维系群体认同、塑造个体价值观、推动文明演化的重要力量。 但在今天这个文明危机与技术风险并存、财富高度集中、精神空虚泛滥的时代,传统信仰体系已难以回应当代人的精神困境与社会治理需求。 因此,完整公民制度下,必须确立属于现代文明公民自身的两种核心信仰,即社会公民灵魂信仰与社会公民文明信仰。这是对古老宗教信仰形态的超越,对现代消费化信仰的纠偏,对未来文明理性治理秩序的价值奠基。 一、公民社会的信仰困境与转型 在过去,人类社会信仰多依附于神权、皇权、教会、部族、民族或意识形态。这些信仰一方面凝聚了族群认同与道德约束,另一方面也成为统治与控制工具,限制了个体精神自由与生命价值自主。 现代社会虽逐渐世俗化、技术化,但新型信仰困境却悄然生成: 因此,现代文明若要自救,公民社会必须确立符合时代精神、具备实践价值、能够抵御异化的新型信仰体系,即完整公民的两种信仰。 二、社会公民灵魂信仰:生命本源的自觉 1. 溯源与超越 宗教的本义,源于对宇宙、生命、命运奥秘的敬畏与探求。它初为道德劝诫、生命抚慰,后被教义体系化、权力化,异化为控制工具。 现代公民灵魂信仰,便是要脱离教义桎梏,回归生命本质,解放个体精神自由。 2. 灵魂信仰的内涵 社会公民灵魂信仰强调: 它不依附于任何形式宗教,却尊重一切文明遗产中的良善智慧。它倡导个体直面生命、直面内心、直面命运,不依赖救赎,不寄托彼岸,而是于此时此地成就尊严生命。 3. 灵魂信仰的社会价值 三、社会公民文明信仰:理性秩序的守护 1. 溯源与警觉 自启蒙运动以来,理性、科学、技术、制度逐渐取代神权、血统、部族伦理,成为社会治理基础。理性文明信仰,正是这一现代性进程的产物。 但当代文明病也日益暴露: 社会公民文明信仰便是要在理性、科学、制度、社会正义之间,重建良性秩序,防止技术与制度反噬个体自由。 2. 文明信仰的内涵 文明信仰认定:科技必须服务公民自由,制度必须保障公民尊严,财富必须造福大众,社会必须容纳多元。 3. 文明信仰的社会价值 四、双重信仰的共生逻辑 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。两者互补互校,相辅相成: 二者合一,才能使公民人格健全,社会结构稳定,文明秩序持久,未来命运可持续。 五、文明型公益组织的责任 像“一乘公益”这样的文明型公益组织,必须在当代承担起: 这不仅是一次信仰体系更新,更是未来文明演化中人类自救的必由之路。 结语: 完整公民的两种信仰,是人类文明未来能够继续进步,个体灵魂不被异化,社会秩序不被独裁化的唯一出路。当代文明之困,技术之惑,信仰之失,皆因缺失了真正属于公民自身、属于现代文明本身的信仰体系。 如果这个时代有希望,那一定诞生在拥有灵魂信仰与文明信仰的完整公民之中。

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