Taiwanese entertainer Tsai Yi-chen (蔡頤榛) — known professionally as “Wu Hsiung” (五熊) — was arrested in Japan for allegedly splashing a liquid on a Buddhist artifact displayed in a temple. Tsai failed to set a good example as a Christian.
The Christian Bible says: “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” However, freedom is not about causing damage as one sees fit.
Confucius said that “I could follow my heart’s desires without overstepping the bonds.” While acting as one wants might seem like freedom, the key actually lies in not breaking the rules. As one accumulates wisdom, their words and actions naturally conform to societal standards. Whether Tsai wants to serve her god, her faith should not serve as an excuse to cross others’ boundaries.
Christianity has a ritual of anointing, lightly applying oil to the body or to objects as a symbol of purification and blessing. However, is the oil essential for the effectiveness in practice? If so, is there still any freedom in this faith, or is it instead trapped by the oil?
The Christian god is supposed to be omnipotent, and yet he chooses not to force people to love him? Jesus did not employ violence or coercion when interacting with people of different religions. If someone’s faith fosters a sense of superiority, they lose the ability to love everyone else. Do some Christians really know what they believe in?
Much of the Bible’s centuries of writings have been interpreted in different ways. An oft-cited passage is: “‘I have the right to do anything,’ you say — but not everything is beneficial; ‘I have the right to do anything’ — but not everything is constructive.” No matter what you believe in, one should have the ability to know what is beneficial or constructive.
If your wisdom is limited, you should first learn not to harm or obstruct others.
Kavir Tseng is a bilingual host, and a graduate of Top Leadership Bible School.
Translated by Eddy Chang
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