Monk Detained for “Goading” Self-Immolations

Wangchen Kyi,a 17-year-old girl in Tongren (Rebkong), Qinghai, set herself on fire today in the latest self-immolation. VOA reports: Sources tell VOA that Wangchen shouted slogans calling for the long life of the Dalai Lama and long life of Tibet. More than 3,000 Tibetans and monks are reported to ha ...
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orlan says:

December 10, 2012 at 5:15 AM

Is it Christian; or Westernerner, to accept human immolations even when done by our perceived friends against our perceived enemies for political reasons?

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orlan says:

December 10, 2012 at 5:16 AM

There should be little question that the monks “goad” their devotees. They have for centuries. Whether it is to burn themselves,; or give up their monies.
While it is true that people should decide how they live; i.e. Tibetans can burn themselves or be exploited if they choose, Westerners need not give up they very strong religious principles and approve, and even welcome, people of any religious group burning themselves for mainly political reasons and even when it involved our perceived enemies.

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