Initially, "superstition" was just an ordinary term. Some people in political circles in China hyped it into a term with deadly power. Actually, superstition as publicized by those in political circles is not superstition, but a political label and a political slogan; it is a political term used specifically when attacking others. Once something is slapped with this label, it is made antithetical to science and can thus be blatantly attacked.
In fact, those who have gone through different kinds of political movements possess very strong analytical abilities. In the past, they had beliefs, disappointments, and blind worship, and they learned their lessons from these experiences. In particular, they endured an unforgettable blow to their souls during the Cultural Revolution. How can it be possible for these people to casually believe in anything? People today are the most capable of distinguishing clearly whether something is the truth or so-called "superstition" cooked up by political people.
Whether something is science or superstition is not to be decided by people involved in politics. Instead, it should be appraised by scientists. Yet the so-called "scientists" being used by political purposes are actually political figures as well. It is impossible for these kinds of people to genuinely draw a fair and scientific conclusion from an objective, scientific standpoint. This being the case, they cannot be called scientists whatsoever. At most, they can only serve as a club held in the hands of politicians and be used to strike at people.
The understanding of the truth of the cosmos by students of Dafa cultivation is their elevation through reason and application. It is futile for man, regardless of what perspective he takes, to negate the Fa and principles of the universe that are beyond all theories of human society. Especially when the morality of human society is on the verge of total collapse, it is the mighty universe that has once again shown great compassion and given mankind this final chance. This is the hope that mankind should treasure and cherish above all. Out of selfish desires, however, man is undermining this last hope the universe has granted him, thereby incurring the wrath of heaven and earth. Nevertheless, ignorant people take various catastrophes as natural phenomena. The universe does not exist for mankind. Man is only one form of expression of the lives existing at the lowest level. If mankind has lost the standard for existence at this level of the universe, it can only be eliminated by the universe’s history.
Mankind! Wake up! The vows of Gods throughout history are being fulfilled. Dafa is evaluating all lives. The path of life is under one’s own feet. A single thought of his own will also decide his own future.
Treasure and cherish it. The Fa and the principles of the universe are right in front of you.
Li Hongzhi
July 13, 1999