"In Shanghai recently there were many gatherings where revelations and prophecies were proclaimed. Their messages about abandoning evil ways and practicing wholesome deeds， as well as their pronouncements on Birth and Death， Cause and Effect， while superficial and limited， are very useful for everyday morality and the minds of ordinary persons. However the points they made concerning the future and the Buddha Dharma are somewhat vague and not free of error. As disciples of the Buddhas， we should not oppose or reject those pronouncements， because doing so may hinder the good actions of others. At the same time， however， we should not repeat or extol them， lest we be guilty of chimerical statements and conjectures that bring harm and disorder to the Dharma and engender doubts among the people."