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Chinese Spiritual Revival From a news story by CNN San Francisco Reporter Don Knapp June 6, 1999

I. Master Li Hongzhi is gaining followers.

A. They can be found in public parks.
B. Followers listen to Chinese music while meditating.
C. Breathing deeply and stretching are part of meditation.
D. Falun Gong is the name of the group.
E. Membership is 100 million world wide.

II. A large protest demonstration is held.

A. Ten thousand believers protested in Beijing.
B. April protest was held in Tiananmen Square.
C. Chinese government is watching the group.
D. Chinese officials call it a cult.

III. Falun Gung delivers a petition.

A. It is delivered to the Chinese consulate in San Francisco.
B. Petition claims followers can't practice their religion.
C. Movement is persecuted by Chinese government

IV. Falun Gong is not a political organization.

A. Master Li does not want believers involved in politics.
B. The movement believes in faith healing and self-improvement.
C. It is not a religion.
D. Some say this faith is their purpose for living.

V. Professor Wakeman's studies find.

A. Believers are searching spiritually.
B. It promises physical and mental health.
C. Promise of salvation should the world end.
D. Chinese religious repression has helped movement grow.

 

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