Why do people support Falun Gong, when its own practitioners burned themselves to reach the "golden heaven"?

Question

Why are people supporting them so they can continue to commit suicide?

Answer 1

I support people's right to practice the religion of their choice. HOW they practice it is their business. I'm pretty sure that the VAST majority of Falun Gong followers aren't killing themselves.  There are fanatics in every faith, that doesn't affect people's right to practice it.

Answer 2

My opinion doesn't really answer your question.

I thought Falun Gong was oppressed and tortured by the communist government, but I had no idea what kind of religion they are practising. Some say they are merely peaceful taoists, some say they are secretly organizing political community, I don't know, but whatever their goal is, I don't find it wrong, although personally I hate any groups that take part in politics under the name of religion, this is why I don't pay much attention to them.

Then I got their newspaper one day, all the coverage inside was obviously biased, only negative news. They even criticized China about the olympic opening ceremony! They said "everyone" hate the show. How is it possible NO ONE like the performance? And aren't they religious group? Why do they criticize China from politics to entertainment? Even technology!

It might be true they have been oppressed by their government, but I think they're not pure religious group, either. To me, they sound dishonest and sometimes lie to achieve goals.

Answer 3

it is beeter to burn, than to get burned by the chinese.