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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社会公民における政治的主権の重要性について

社会公民における政治的主権の重要性について

Daohe · Jun 3, 2025

公民の政治的主権なくして、公民の国家は存在しません。 一、国家とは何か?社会公民とは何か? 国家とは、抽象的な疆域、制度、政体、あるいは政権の集合体ではありません。近代国家の本質とは、公民が、自らの利益、共同の安全、そして未来へのビジョンを基に、自発的に締結した政治共同体です。公民は、国家が存在するための主体であり、根幹なのです。もし国家に、真の意味での「公民」が存在しなければ、その国は政治共同体としての正当性を失い、単なる統治機関や暴力装置へと成り下がってしまいます。 公民であるということの真の意味は、単に特定の国境内に居住していることでも、その国の身分証明書を所持していることでもありません。それは、政治的主権を享受しているかどうかにかかっています。 政治的主権を持って初めて、個人は真に「国家共同体」における権力の主体となることができます。そうして初めて、国家権力の運営を決定し、監督し、それに関与し、抑制と均衡を図ることができるのです。そして、国家を、一部の少数者の専有物ではなく、「私たちの国家」とすることができるのです。 二、歴史の深層:国家と主権の進化 人類の政治史を概観すると、国家の出現は当初、部族の連合、軍事的な拡大、そして領土の支配に源を発していました。初期の「国家」は、武力と血縁によって維持され、個人に権利はなく、臣民に主権はありませんでした。中世の封建帝国や神権政治も、例外なく政治的主権を国王、教皇、貴族、聖職者といった階層の手に固く握りしめ、人民は家畜のように、その運命は草のように扱われました。 近代的な国民国家が興隆し、啓蒙主義運動、ブルジョア革命、そして近代的な立憲制度が確立されて初めて、「国民主権」や「公民の政治参加」が、国家の政治構造の中に徐々に組み込まれていったのです。フランス革命は「主権は人民に属する」と宣言し、アメリカ合衆国憲法は「人民政府、民選議会」を確立しました。こうして、近代国家の政治的正当性は、初めて「公民の主権」の上に築かれ始めたのです。 しかしながら、今日の世界を見渡しても、真に「公民の政治的主権」を実現している国家は、ごく少数です。大多数の国家は、依然として「見せかけの公民国家」の状態に留まっています。すなわち、名目上は「人民が国家の主である」としながら、実質的には権力は少数の集団に集中し、公民は受動的な服従者や道具に過ぎないのです。 公民が不在であれば、主権もまた不在となり、国家は退化し、文明は停滞します。 三、政治的主権の真の意味 政治的主権とは、形式的に設けられた法律の条文でも、時折行われる選挙投票でもありません。それは、公民が、国家権力の運営、公共の事柄に関する意思決定、公的資源の分配、そして国家の統治構造の設計に、実質的に関与できる権利のことです。 具体的には、以下の権利が含まれます。 もし国家が、形式的な「投票」だけを許し、公民に実質的な政治的主権を与えないのであれば、公民は単なる数字へと成り下がり、国家は寡頭制へと堕落するでしょう。 四、主権なくして、公民という存在は偽りとなる 現実の世界では、多くの国家が自らを「公民国家」と称しながらも、形式的に公民としての身分を与えているに過ぎません。その実質において、公民は主権を持たず、国家の統治に実質的に参加する権利もありません。 彼らは義務を負い、代償を払いながらも、権力構造の外側に置かれ、国家という機械の付属物となっているのです。 それは、以下のことを意味します。 この現象は、深く考察するに値する社会構造を浮かび上がらせます。すなわち、国家は制度設計上、「公民を基本とする」と約束しながら、実践においては、公民が公共の事柄における共同の参加者であるという地位を、真に実現できていないのです。 主権が人々の手から失われる時、国家はもはや民心を引きつける力を持ちません。社会の信頼はそこから瓦解し、文明発展の礎は揺らぎ始めます。最終的に、そのような国家は、全国民のものではなくなり、特権階級の私有財産と化し、その衰退もまた、覆い難いものとなるでしょう。 五、主権の欠如が、国家の運命に与える影響 歴史と現実は、社会公民から主権を奪ったいかなる国家も、最終的には以下の四つの苦境に陥ることを、繰り返し証明しています。 六、文明の未来における、唯一の道 人類文明が持続的に進歩しようとするならば、唯一実行可能な道は、「公民の政治的主権」を全面的に確立した、近代的な国家制度を築くことです。すなわち、 ただ、そうして初めて、国家は真に「公民国家」となり、社会は安定的で、公正で、繁栄し、文明は持続的に進化していくことができるのです。 結語 公民の政治的主権なくして、公民の国家は存在しません。 国家が、公民の主権なくして存在するならば、それは権力者の支配と暴力装置が残るだけです。 社会が、公民の主権なくして存在するならば、そこには抑圧、収奪、そして偽善的なパフォーマンスが残るだけです。 文明が、公民の主権なくして存在するならば、それはやて暗黒、腐敗、そして崩壊へと陥るでしょう。 国家の真の主人たりうるのは、政治的主権をその手に握る、社会公民だけです。未来が真に属するのは自ら目覚め、参加し、権利を求め、そして自らの主権を守り抜く勇気を持つ社会公民なのです。 これこそが、国家が存在するための最低ラインであり、一つの文明が前進し続けられるかどうかを左右する、最後の保証なのです。  

Political sovereignty and the foundation of an autonomous civil society

Political sovereignty and the foundation of an autonomous civil society

Daohe · Jun 3, 2025

Without citizen sovereignty, there can be no true citizen state. 1. What is a state? What is a citizen? A state is not merely a set of borders, institutions, regimes, or ruling authorities. In its modern form, a state is a political community voluntarily formed by a group of social citizens, organized around shared interests, […]

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