我们为什么关心神韵

【明慧网二零二四年十二月三十日】十二月六日我们发表了《为什么人要赞美神韵》（又名《我们为什么如此关注神韵》）这篇文章之后，陆续收到一些相关的读者来信。读者们表达了自己关注神韵的理由。二零二五将至。迎新年，在发表每日数以千计的给李洪志师父的贺卡贺词的同时，我们也选了三封读者朋友们给明慧编辑部的来信与大家分享。

来信原文是英文的。出于众所周知的不便，我们隐去了致信者们的个人信息。以下是译文参考，英文原文附在译文之后：

来信选登之一：
一个不断变化的世界 一个和平、信仰和善良的季节

亲爱的编辑：

我已经在美国某地居住了二十五年，一直珍惜在家里度过圣诞节的时光。看到整个社区的节日装饰真是令人高兴。对我们许多人来说，这是一个以家庭为中心的和平季节，我希望这一珍贵的传统能够继续下去。

近年来，我义务参与了神韵工作。神韵艺术团是一个中国古典舞蹈团体，在（郡名略）最好的（地名略）表演艺术中心上演“共产主义之前的中国”。他们通过历史故事和民族文化来颂扬传统，用舞蹈和音乐来传达善良、忠诚和勇气的价值。演出还包括了几个作品，突出中共对法轮功（一种精神修炼）的迫害。这些表演非常感人，触动心灵。

在当今世界，我们似乎已经失去了深厚的人际联系。我从神韵中学到关心他人、在日常生活中拥抱爱和善良的重要性。然而，如果我们继续沿着以往的（共产主义）道路前进，未来可能会看起来很黯淡。

通过坚持传统、信仰和善良，我们可以在这个充满挑战的时代找到希望和保护。跨越时代的智慧仍然真实存在，那就是，善恶有报。

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来信选登之二：

亲爱的编辑：

作为某地（州名略）的居民，我想分享一下我对众议院代表委员会最近的调查结果的看法。该调查结果表明 COVID-19 病毒很可能起源于武汉的一个中国实验室。这场大流行病已在美国夺走了一百多万人的生命，并造成了十四万亿美元的经济损失。

在我看来，中国共产党 （CCP） 应该为在全球范围内引入和传播病毒负责。然而，同样重要的是需要防止这样的悲剧再次发生。这很具有挑战性，因为中共有统治世界的野心并将美国视为其最大的障碍。中共在中国公司和公民中培养了一种侵略、不负责任和无视人类共同道德的文化。

美国和国际社会必须支持中国人民重新建立与人类基本价值观的联系。神韵艺术表演团，一个中国古典舞蹈演出团，通过其演出节目提供了一种独特的解决方案——颂扬中国传统文化这一植根于敬神、尊重大自然与人类之间的和谐相处的文化。

中国与世界和平共处并非不可能——如果它放弃共产主义政权，回归其重视人的尊严和相互尊重的丰富文化承传。

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来信选登之三：

神韵与美国外交政策

每年的节日期间，神韵艺术团的广告都会持续出现在YouTube上，至少吸引我30秒的注意力。我曾多次欣赏神韵艺术团的演出，我很感激它能重新点燃我对中国文化的热情。作为美国外交政策的密切观察者，我相信神韵提供的不仅仅是娱乐。

神韵艺术团向美国公众提供了关于中共政权的教育，美国人民通过娱乐节目获取知识。在一个重新定义对北京的态度的时代，广大选民的支持对华盛顿决策者的成功至关重要。对于普通美国家庭来说，中国的经济、技术和安全威胁等话题在餐桌上已经变得不太容易消化，而关于自由和基本权利的故事则更直接、更容易被接受。

虽然报纸和杂志偶尔会报导新疆的民族迫害和中国其他地区的人权侵犯，但与戏剧舞台剧相比，它们的说服力就显得微不足道了。神韵的舞蹈创新性地以法轮功学员面临宗教迫害的故事为主题，身穿黑色制服的中共警员追捕和殴打一名年轻女孩的画面在观众的记忆中停留数月乃至数年。值得注意的是，神韵艺术团早在二零零六年就开始了全球巡演，当时（美国）政府仍在“取悦”于中国，（中共的）人权暴行经常被淡化。

神韵艺术的中心主题是对中国历久不衰的传统价值观的阐述。这是美妙的音乐和舞蹈背后的精髓——神韵真正想要传达的。虽然这听起来似乎毫无新意，然而共享的价值观才能定义两国之间的长期关系。处理与中国的关系的关键是真正理解它的价值观——那些传统价值观支撑着中国作为一个国家经历了数千年的朝代。尽管目前的共产主义政权在过去一个世纪里一直试图根除这些传统（价值），但它做不到。这些价值观将比任何朝代或统治政权都长寿，成为将中国人民团结在一起的精神磁铁，并将成为美中关系的基石。

那么，这些价值观是什么呢？首先，人类是由上帝创造的，来自更高的地方。其次，通过培养内在的道德品质，人可以取得事业上的成功、家庭的和睦，并为整个国家带来秩序。最后，人通过修炼自己的心性，才能返本归真。

神韵的故事邀请我们为正在进行的美中竞争增加一个道德维度。长期以来，我们的讨论一直局限于世俗的层面。事实上，许多针对中国的指责也可以针对我们自己。如果我们只关注物质竞争，竞争就会变成一场混战，很难区分对与错。神韵的故事没有道德上的歧义——观众们被善恶有报的叙事所吸引，这往往是力量和希望出现的地方。我们必须大声阐明在共产主义中国统治下的世界会是什么样子，并明确我们在意识形态上的坚定信念。

我们希望美国昌盛和受欢迎，不是因为我们在经济、技术或军事上更强大，而是因为我们代表著更善良和坚韧的生活方式。

一千个人对神韵有一千种解释。在我看来，神韵是美国外交政策工具箱的宝贵补充。

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英文原文1：
A season of peace, faith, and compassion in a changing world

Dear Editor,

I have been a resident of （place name） for 25 years and always cherish spending Christmas at home. It is so delightful to see the festive decorations throughout the neighborhoods. For many of us, this is a family-centered season of peace, and I hope this cherished tradition continues.

In recent years, I have volunteered with Shen Yun, a classical Chinese dance group that presents “China before Communism” during its performances at (theater name) performing arts center in (county).

Shen Yun celebrates traditions through historical stories and ethnic cultures, using dance and music to convey values of kindness, loyalty, and courage. The show also features a few pieces highlighting the persecution of Falun Gong, a spiritual practice, by the Chinese Communist Party. These performances are particularly moving and touch one’s heart.

In today’s world, we seem to have lost a sense of deep human connection. What I took away from Shen Yun is the importance of caring for others and embracing love and kindness in our daily lives. Yet, if we continue on our current path, the future may look bleak.

By holding on to our traditions, faith, and compassion, we can find hope and protection during challenging times. Timeless wisdom still holds: goodness is rewarded, and wrongdoing meets its consequences.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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英文原文2：
Dear Editor,

As a (state name) resident, I want to share my thoughts on the recent findings by the House Representatives committee suggesting that the COVID-19 virus most likely originated from a Chinese lab in Wuhan. This pandemic has claimed over a million lives and caused $14 trillion in economic losses in the United States.

In my opinion, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) should be held accountable for introducing and spreading the virus globally. However, just as crucial is the need to prevent such a tragedy from happening again. This is a challenging task, given the CCP’s ambition to dominate the world and its view of the U.S. as its biggest obstacle. The CCP has fostered a culture of aggression, irresponsibility, and disregard for common human ethics among Chinese companies and citizens.

The U.S. and the international community must support the Chinese people in reconnecting with fundamental human values. Shen Yun Performing Arts, a classical Chinese dance troupe, offers a unique solution through its performances, which celebrate traditional Chinese culture rooted in respect for the divine and harmony with nature and humanity.

It is not impossible for China to coexist peacefully with the world – if it abandons its communist regime and returns to its rich cultural heritage that values human dignity and mutual respect.

Sincerely,
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英文原文3：
Shen Yun and American Foreign Policy

Every year during the holiday season, Shen Yun advertisements persistently appear on YouTube, capturing at least 30 seconds of my attention. Having enjoyed Shen Yun performances multiple times, I am grateful for its beautiful power to reignite my enthusiasm for Chinese culture. As a close observer of American foreign policies, I believe Shen Yun offers more than mere entertainment.

Shen Yun educates the American public about the Chinese communist regime. Americans acquire knowledge through entertainment programs. In an era of redefining approaches to Beijing, support from the vast voting population is crucial to the success of decision-makers in Washington. For ordinary American families, topics like China's economic, technological, and security threats are less digestible at kitchen tables. Stories about freedom and basic rights are more straightforward and readily accepted.

While newspapers and magazines occasionally cover ethnic persecution in Xinjiang and rights violations in other parts of the country, their persuasive power pales in comparison to a theatrical stage play. Innovatively, Shen Yun's dances feature stories of Falun Gong practitioners facing religious persecution. The images of Chinese police in black suits pursuing and beating a young girl remain etched in viewers' memories for months, if not years. It's worth noting that Shen Yun began its global tour as early as 2006, when the government was still "engaging" with China and human rights atrocities were often downplayed.

The central theme of Shen Yun is an exposition of China's enduring traditional values. This is the essence that underlies the beautiful music and dances—what Shen Yun truly wants to convey. Though it may sound like a cliché, shared values define long-term relations between countries. The key to handling the relationship with China is to truly understand its values. These traditional values have sustained China as a nation through dynasties spanning thousands of years. Although the current communist regime has attempted to root out these traditions over the past century, it cannot. These values will outlive any dynasty or ruling regime, serving as the spiritual magnet that binds the Chinese people together and will be the bedrock of U.S.–China relations.

What are these values? First and foremost, humans were created by God and come from higher places. Second, by cultivating one's moral character, a person can succeed in their career, harmonize their family, and bring order to the entire country. Lastly, by cultivating moral character, one can return to their original, true self.

Shen Yun's stories invite us to add a moral dimension to the ongoing U.S.–China competition. For too long, our discussions have been confined to mundane levels. In fact, many accusations against China could also be leveled at ourselves. If we focus solely on material competition, the contest becomes a dogfight, making it difficult to distinguish right from wrong. Shen Yun's stories offer no moral ambiguity. People are drawn to narratives where the righteous are rewarded and evil meets its retribution.

This is often where strength and hope emerge. We must articulate loudly what the world would look like under Communist China's dominance and make our ideological conviction crystal clear.

We want America to prevail, not because we are economically, technologically, or militarily stronger, but because we represent a more compassionate and tolerant way of life.

There are a thousand interpretations of Shen Yun for a thousand people. In my perspective, Shen Yun is a valuable addition to the toolbox of American foreign policy.