Chapter 719 Castration
After hearing Li Qing's words, Jie Yin and Zhunti were completely stunned.
Although the teachings of Western religions are to guide people to be good.
But the ultimate meaning is to reap merits.
So that all living beings can serve the Buddha, worship the Buddha, and respect the Buddha.
But the various rules mentioned by this Human Emperor.
That is equivalent to directly exploiting Western religions and turning them into an idea that has little meaning!
The two saints preached for many years.
I know that any doctrine, without numerous complicated forms and processes, will be useless.
That is not enough to highlight the nobility of this doctrine and the piety of its followers.
Therefore, no matter what religion it is, it will set up various obstacles and then let the believers complete them one by one.
This is the only way to select the most pious disciples and gain more merit.
At the same time, we can use these obstacles to reprimand the world with confidence.
If you don’t do it, you are not pious!
If you don’t do it, you will suffer disaster!
If you don’t do it, you will be in trouble!
If you don’t do it, it won’t work!
If you don’t do it, it won’t work!
And so on.
Finally, step by step, he turned those less devout disciples into his most devout followers, who contributed endless offerings.
Almost all religions are like this!
The Western religion of the two saints is even more complicated, more cumbersome, and more likely to castrate the thoughts of believers.
This is the basis of their missionary work.
After all, they know very well that if they only rely on guiding people to do good and being determined to defend morality.
That can absolutely not compete with the ultimate teachings of Taoism: everyone is like a dragon, the heaven is vigorous and constantly strives for self-improvement, the earth is in a low position and bears all things with virtue.
This is a different approach.
But now...
However, this Human Emperor wanted to delete all their doctrines that could bind believers, castrate believers, and ultimately convert believers, and which had no thoughts of their own!
The only thing left is to guide people to do good!
So, how does Western religion compete with Taoism?
The expressions of Jie Yin and Zhunti became more and more ugly.
At the end, Li Qing said calmly, "Follow the king's laws and the regulations of the Great Shang Dynasty. Under such circumstances, I will allow you to preach."
"His Majesty."
Zhunti finally couldn't help but grit his teeth and whispered, "After all your deletions, what is the uniqueness of our Western Religion? Who doesn't understand that it simply guides people to be kind? Your Majesty, only through various constraints can people truly understand the beauty of goodness and the future, and only then will they cherish it more. Instead of just teaching from the start, that kind of teaching cannot teach true goodness!"
Jie Yin also spoke slowly, "As the saying goes, Your Majesty, without experiencing suffering, it is difficult to achieve enlightenment. The teachings that this humble monk and I have established are mostly for the self-enlightenment of sentient beings in the world. Without all kinds of suffering, how can sentient beings achieve enlightenment?"
"What did you realize?"
Li Qing said expressionlessly, "I ask you, what do the people need to understand?"
"Enlightenment..."
Jie Yin was stunned for a moment, then said calmly, "You have realized the essence of kindness, the great path, and the righteous fruit of enlightenment."
"So, to understand these things, you must cut off all thoughts and serve the Buddha wholeheartedly? Ignore filial piety, abandon your parents, and serve the Buddha wholeheartedly? Ignore human relations, abandon your wife and children, and serve the Buddha wholeheartedly? Ignore the law, ignore the royal law and corvée labor, and serve the Buddha wholeheartedly? Ignore your parents above, your wife and children below, and serve the Buddha wholeheartedly? Only in this way can you realize the true fruit?"
Li Qing's voice was calm and indifferent as he said, "As for the true fruit, I tell you on behalf of the people of the world that they don't need enlightenment."
"this……"
Jie Yin and Zhunti looked at each other, and they could see shock and a hint of anger in each other's eyes.
Li Qing waved his long sleeves and shouted, "My people, we cultivate the land and conduct business. The weather is favorable, there are no disasters or famines, and the people are prosperous. The etiquette and law are flourishing. We are filial to our parents and loving to our wives and children. This is human nature! Under human nature, good is rewarded, and evil is punished! We do not talk about the afterlife, but only the laws of the Great Shang! This is the prosperous era of the Great Shang, this is human nature!"
Jie Yin and Zhunti were silent and did not speak.
Li Qing said indifferently, "If you want to preach, then follow my words. If you don't want to preach, that's up to you. Just remember, if you dare to mislead the people with your teachings, I won't recognize you with my fists."
Jie Yin bowed and said, "The Emperor's divine power is mine, and I shall obey him. I will return and revise the teachings with my junior brother, guiding people to goodness and persuading them to attain the right path."
Li Qing nodded lightly.
At that moment, Jie Yin and Zhunti had expressionless faces and turned to leave.
"Stand!"
Suddenly, a low shout came from Li Qing's side.
Jie Yin and Zhunti also turned around to look.
Kong Xuan's eyes were burning with ten-colored divine flames. He looked at Zhunti and said, "Zhunti, the grudge between you and me should be settled today, right?"
Zhunti was stunned for a moment, then quickly smiled and said, "Well, Ming Wang, what is the grudge between you and me? It was just a few minor conflicts back then, and they were mediated by Your Majesty. How come Ming Wang still remembers it now?"
Kong Xuan said slowly, "A minor conflict? Well, kneel down and let me ride you for a while. Not much, just half an incense stick. From now on, our grudge will be over."
…
Zhunti's whole body froze for a moment, and then a wave of anger surged into his heart!
He turned and looked at Li Qing.
Li Qing looked indifferent and had no intention of speaking.
Jie Yin, on the other hand, closed his eyes slightly and said slowly, "Zhun Ti, just go through this karma with Ming Wang. What does it matter if you win or lose?"
"good!"
Zhunti was also furious, with flames burning in his eyes.
After all, I have been enlightened for many years, how could I be afraid of this new saint?
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