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Jiang Wannan responded to Cao Jingcheng’s election campaign description of him as a bodhisattva fighting evil spirits, saying that this was the consumption of religion and the creation of hatred and confrontation. The chairman of Fuchengwang Temple also criticized that one should not talk about gods and ghosts in the election, and should return to municipal issues.
mayor of taipeixiang wannan In the afternoon, I participated in an unannounced night patrol to target the accused at Chenghuang Temple in Taipei Prefecture.Cao Jingcheng It is said that it is an evil spirit, butshen boyang It is the Bodhisattvas and believers such as the “Ocean Stream” who follow Mazu. This is the Bodhisattva’s campaign against evil spirits. Jiang Wannan said that this is a consumer religion and it creates hatred and conflict. Lin Jianshun, president of Fuchengwang Temple, also said, “For the election, even the ghosts and snake gods were invited. This cow ghost and snake god are really innocent.”
Jiang Wannan pointed out that if Mr. Cao wanted to criticize the municipal government, he could present facts and he would respond positively; But for elections, classifying candidates as bodhisattvas or evil spirits, or even incorporating Mazu beliefs, is a consumer religion and generates hatred and opposition.
Jiang Wannan said, and if Cao Jingcheng’s statement is followed, then the temple people who supported the sedan chair today, “And the civilian friends who support me, will they also be labeled with the same label?”
Jiang Wannan said that he greatly respects Mazu’s faith and compassion and this spirit of saving people. As a mayor, you must humbly listen to the voice of the people. You must do municipal work one by one, and no matter what your faith is or who you support, you must serve the citizens. Therefore, competition in elections is inevitable, but please respect the citizens and their beliefs.
When Jiang Wannan was interviewed, Lin Jianshun, president of Fuchengwang Temple, also stood up and responded, “I’ll start by saying, just for the sake of election, even ghosts and snakes were invited. These ghosts and snakes are actually innocent.”
He said there are many municipal matters in Taipei City, such as people’s livelihood matters and more. There are many constructions and daily life that need to be discussed. In the end, we don’t talk about these, “We only talk about things that are available and not available.”
Lin Jianshun told those who are now coming to elect the mayor, “If you don’t understand, come and ask our city god.” City God has 145 years of experience and history. “If you don’t understand, come and ask our city god.”
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Jiang Wannan believes that dividing candidates into bodhisattvas and evil spirits, or even incorporating Mazu beliefs, is to consume religion and deliberately create hatred and opposition, which has nothing to do with general election discussions.
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He said that if Cao Jingcheng wants to criticize the Taipei municipal government, he should provide specific facts and evidence. He is willing to give positive feedback and does not need to use religious labels or emotional words to establish an attitude.
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Lin Jianshun believes that it is unnecessary to invite all the demons and demons to the election. What really needs to be discussed are people’s livelihood, urban renewal and municipal issues like construction. He suggests that those who have questions should seek advice from the City God.
