Every word and sentence, like thunder piercing through the ears, made countless netizens quiver in fear.
"Do not attempt to gain the gods' or Buddhas' protection through offering incense."
"Accumulate virtue, do good deeds, and avoid wrongdoing to naturally find peace of mind..."
The barrage of arguments gradually ceased as many began to ponder carefully.
"The temple monks are very polite, no doubt, but if we don't give them incense money, will they still be as friendly?"
"Every time we visit a temple, they always guide us to light lamps, draw lots, burn incense, each activity emphasizing 'fate'..."
"In contrast, when we go to a Daoist temple, the Daoists, even if indifferent, never urge us to offer incense money, do they?"
