Shen can have a wide range of meanings depending on the context. Divine, magical, mystery, spiritual, etc. Divine or magical is probably not too far from the mark in this case though.
Shen on its own also means "god", no not THAT god. In fact, come to think of it, maybe it IS that god in Chinese Christianity but I am unsure. Deity is probably a better word.
You're right though. It is a very mystic name from an atheist government.
It really is a bit rich for Americans to criticise the 'draconian' laws in other countries.
Is it not true that oral sex is banned in some states? You might argue that it is just a terribly old law that no one bothered updating. But what about all your death sentences?
I lived in the US for two years and I really fail to see how the people living in "the land of the free" is more free than citizens of some countries in Europe and Australasia.
If you are aware of the common criticisms towards Americans (granted they are not always fair) it really has more to do with your mindsets than your laws.
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It is very sad if that's how you feel. What's sadder though is that you're obviously not alone.
Shen can have a wide range of meanings depending on the context. Divine, magical, mystery, spiritual, etc. Divine or magical is probably not too far from the mark in this case though. Shen on its own also means "god", no not THAT god. In fact, come to think of it, maybe it IS that god in Chinese Christianity but I am unsure. Deity is probably a better word. You're right though. It is a very mystic name from an atheist government.
It really is a bit rich for Americans to criticise the 'draconian' laws in other countries.
Is it not true that oral sex is banned in some states? You might argue that it is just a terribly old law that no one bothered updating. But what about all your death sentences?
I lived in the US for two years and I really fail to see how the people living in "the land of the free" is more free than citizens of some countries in Europe and Australasia.
If you are aware of the common criticisms towards Americans (granted they are not always fair) it really has more to do with your mindsets than your laws.