Letter from Congressman Stephen Lynch Expressing his Solidarity with Falun Gong and Support of Freedom of Belief
Dear Friends:
I regret that I cannot be with you today to celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of Falun Gong. Certainly, one of the most basic human rights is the
freedom to express one's spiritual beliefs and to practice one's faith without
fear. From my visit to Mainland China, however I am sadly aware that the
practitioners of the teachings of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance have
faced continued resistance from the Chinese government since 1999.
In a significant measure, our nation owes its greatness to a small group of
Pilgrims who came to this land seeking religious freedom. Indeed Patrick Henry,
one of our Founding Fathers once said, "...all people are equally entitled
to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of conscience, and
that it is the mutual duty of all to practice... forbearance, love and charity
towards each other." It is our ongoing duty to humankind to work toward a
day when all people will be able to worship in peace.
It is my hope that your spirits are bolstered by my sincere gesture of
solidarity with you today, and that you will all continue in your efforts to
make a difference in our world. Keep the faith.
Sincerely,
Stephen Lynch Congressman 9th District Massachusetts
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