Communication and Boundaries
May I keep spraying a friend who refuses purification spray because I think it is beneficial?
English translation draft · Based on the Chinese article. This is not a word-for-word translation approved by Master Shengyuan.
If someone says no, do not spray. Even believing the product beneficial requires communication first. Your faith does not authorize deciding for others.
While traveling in Japan, Eason wanted to spray companions. A friend refused, fearing removal of a shrine’s blessings. In Sheng Zhen Men’s intention when making and blessing the spray, we seek to purify unfavorable influences, not remove good blessings too. This is our religious understanding of the product.
However, explaining use and respecting wishes are both necessary. I explicitly concluded that if the friend still declined, spraying should stop. Eason also said he respected that refusal and did not continue. Refusal cannot become a reason to insist on more purification.