The apparition of the gods When humans are powerless, the last straw appears?
When humanity was at its most helpless, did we ever seek the help of the gods? This bothers me as a materialist. As I entered middle age, I had concerns, and I saw the heartbreaking scenes behind the scenes, and I began to doubt my faith. During this Chinese New Year, I witnessed many people praying on the streets for the protection of the gods, and their beliefs and expectations made me wonder if the gods really existed.
On a cold winter day, a man knelt down in the street, with the words "Inpatient Department" written behind him. He hoped that Guan Gong would be able to step over his head and bring him good luck. This man must have encountered insurmountable difficulties, he must have tried all methods, but he still could not change the situation. And the actor of Guan Gong, after he has played Guan Gong countless times, how much he hopes that the character he plays this time can really have divine power and help this man get through the difficulties!
The same scenario is happening in another corner. A mother knelt in front of Guan Gong with her child, and the child's head was wrapped in gauze. She hopes that Guan Gong can bless the child and make her child **. The mother used to be a godless believer, but when she developed a weakness, her faith changed. At this moment, she pinned all her hopes on the gods.
Another mother knelt in front of the lion dance team with her child in her arms, apparently cornered. She hoped that the lion would step over them and eliminate the child's disease. The lion actor walked over the mother and son with wide eyes, hoping that he had the divine power of a lion and could help the mother and son tide over the difficulties.
There is also a woman who prostrates her head in the heavy rain and worships the Buddha in the temple. She may have encountered something that cannot be solved, or she may have encountered the saddest hurdle in her life. But even so, she prayed sincerely for the gods' protection. Maybe she just wanted to use this way to get a glimmer of hope for the unknown, so why not?
In the hospital, I also saw many patients and families praying. The walls of the hospital bear witness to too many tears and attachments, and the prayers here are more sincere than those in the church. When humanity has tried all its best and is still unable to do anything, the gods seem to be their last hope.