There are many small towns around Paris, just like there are many mountain villages around big cities in China. Mountain villages have the tranquility of mountain villages, and European towns also have the freshness of European towns. They are all local pastoral places.
He Siyi has been in Paris for two years. During this period, he has visited many small towns, including very famous tourist attractions and unknown places.
Compared with the more open tourist attractions, she still prefers the pure nature of unknown places.
It was her first time to come to this small town, and it was a little-known place. She found out about it from her classmates, who said that there was an old church in this town and that the whole town was full of Christian believers.
Her French was very good. After entering the town, she asked a resident for directions, and then followed the route he pointed out and found the church easily.
The exterior color of the church is very eye-catching. The walls are painted khaki, the roof is painted dark red, and the spire is painted sky blue. It is solemn yet lively. It is a very special color combination.
Today is not a Sunday, so when He Siyi walked into the church, the church was extremely deserted. There were only three or five people sitting in the church, praying devoutly in front of the cross.
He Siyi did not disturb them, but sat down where she had just entered and quietly looked at everything in the church.
For people who do not believe in Buddhism, all temples in the world are the same. Similarly, for people who do not believe in religion, all churches in the world are the same.
But only those who believe can feel the different solemnity and majesty from it.
It is a pity that He Siyi is not religious and she cannot feel the difference between church and church.
But she didn't come here to experience the difference, she just wanted to come here to calm her heart and feel the beliefs of other believers.
The silence in the church made He Siyi involuntarily close her eyes. She did not understand much about Christian creeds, but she felt that all faiths lead to the same goal by different paths.
When the world makes people despair, there must be a spiritual pillar to support the world's staggering in the world of suffering. I firmly believe that as long as we follow God's steps, we will see the light.
Faith and kindness are a kind of legal restriction in disguise, such as Buddha not killing.
Faith and evil are a kind of salvation in disguise, like putting down the butcher's knife and becoming a Buddha immediately.
This is true of the Buddha, and so is the Savior.
He Siyi knows everything. She applies Buddhist beliefs to Christian beliefs and can easily connect with believers.
Once you understand the meaning of God to believers, you will have a clear design direction.
“If you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive your trespasses.
If you do not forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also not forgive your trespasses.”
"I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never be hungry; whoever believes in me will never be thirsty."
"I am the light of the world; whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
He Siyi could always hear the believers chanting intermittently in her ears. These are the gospel of God Jesus and are the spiritual food of the believers.
“Have you ever felt that the Buddhas of the East and the gods of the West are very similar to pyramid schemes?”
In the silence, a low, familiar voice sounded in He Siyi's ears.
He Siyi suddenly opened her eyes and saw Cheng Haoran on one side. She was slightly surprised: "How did you know I'm here?"
"Mobile phone positioning."
Cheng Haoran is very honest.
He Siyi: ...Can I still have some privacy?
"You haven't answered my question yet."
Cheng Haoran cleverly shifted the topic of locating her phone and invading her privacy.
"What?"
He Siyi didn't bother to talk to him about privacy issues.
“Do you think God is like a pyramid schemer?”
Cheng Haoran asked again.
He Siyi rolled her eyes speechlessly: "Is it appropriate for you to discuss this issue here?"
"What are you afraid of? Western gods can't understand Chinese."
Cheng Haoran has a calm face. Just looking at his expression, you would have thought he was a devout believer.
He Siyi was convinced by him. There was nothing wrong with his logic.
"This is other people's beliefs, don't say it so unflatteringly."
He Siyi used her eyes to signal him not to tell the truth.
Cheng Haoran was really not taboo about this at all, and said with reason: "Gods and Buddhas are all man-made. Take the ancient times of our country as an example. The imperial court either advocated Buddhism or developed Taoism. What was the purpose?
The reason is to rule the people ideologically.
The real dragon emperor and the reincarnation of Sakyamuni are all made up to consolidate his throne and strengthen his faith.
By the same token, the same can be said for Western gods.
They are all created by the rulers to deceive the common people. After all, he who wins the hearts of the people wins the world. Common people believe in gods and Buddhas. If you are sent by gods and Buddhas to the world to save people from suffering, of course the common people will respect you as the most powerful person and be willing to surrender.
So I said that in the past and present, the biggest players in pyramid schemes have been the rulers. The first skill every emperor has is brainwashing. An emperor who does not brainwash ministers and people is not a good emperor."
He Siyi: ... He Siyi had a hard time holding back her laughter. She knew clearly that Cheng Haoran was talking serious nonsense, but why did Mao think what he said made sense?
Damn it, you are the one doing MLM.
"Cheng Haoran, if you don't do MLM, you will be underestimating your talents."
He Siyi tried her best to suppress the raised corners of her lips and said.
Cheng Haoran deeply agrees with this evaluation: "I think so.
Do you think what I said makes sense?"
"There's a weird truth to it."
He Siyi retorted: "Even if what you said makes sense, it is already a thing of the past.
We are no longer a feudal society, but gods and Buddhas still exist and are still believed by many people.
It shows that for believers, gods and Buddhas are their salvation and motivation to live.”
"Indeed."
Cheng Haoran didn't object to He Siyi's point of view, after all, that was the fact.
Everyone needs faith. Only faith can support a person to walk bravely and strongly in the thorny world.
Ye Lancheng is An Zhisu's belief.
Xia Ning is Su Ye’s belief.
Song Jiaren is Xia Jingze’s belief.
Shiyi and Jiang Teng believe in each other.
He Siyi, you are also my belief.
Cheng Haoran silently said the most affectionate words in the world to the girl next to him.
The silence unfolded quietly. The men and women who were discussing their faith one second suddenly became silent the next second.
He Siyi vaguely seemed to hear a faint singing voice, singing the song "Faith" that was once popular all over the country.
I love you so clearly and with such strong faith.
I love you, how warm and brave you are.
No matter how sad I am, no matter how panicked I am, no matter what others think, love is a kind of faith that brings me to your side.
Asi, I'm here for you.
She recalled the answer that lingered in her mind for a long time.