Tag: opium
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When opium can be benign: Religion in China
The Economist: When opium can be benign: Religion in China The revival of the Black Dragon Temple's fortunes is part of a resurgence of religious or quasi-religious activity across China that—notwithstanding occasional crackdowns—is transforming the social and political landscape of many parts of the countryside. Religion is also attracting many people in the cities, where…