Chinese Superstition vs. Catholic Faith: Unmasking Occult Evil

Unveiling the Demonic in Chinese Superstition: The Yu Menglong Case

As a Catholic trying to grasp the unsettling Chinese superstition tied to Yu Menglong’s death, I discovered a chilling clash of worldviews. Yu, a 38-year-old actor, died mysteriously in Beijing on September 15, 2025, with injuries sparking rumors of a ritual sacrifice because his birthday (June 15) matched Xi Jinping’s. In Chinese folk beliefs, rooted in Taoist and Buddhist cosmology, a shared birthday creates “entwined fates” (tong ming), where one’s luck or lifespan can supposedly be “stolen” by killing the other, transferring their shouyuan (life essence) to avert bad luck or extend life. This stems from a warped take on Taoist qi harmony and Buddhist karma, where cosmic balance is manipulated through violence—a far cry from Catholic reverence for life as imago Dei.

Historically, this echoes dark practices: Shang kings (1600–1046 BCE) buried hundreds of “fate-compatible” slaves to bolster royal spirits; Qin Shi Huang (d. 210 BCE) killed doubles to “absorb” vitality for immortality; Tang emperors (618–907 CE) executed lookalikes to dodge ill omens. These acts twist Taoist non-harm and Buddhist ahimsa into “demonic” predation, treating humans as tools, not souls. In Yu’s case, whispers suggest Xi’s circle used him to “expiate” political or health woes, a modern echo of elite fate-bargaining.

A Catholic Perspective on Occult Practices

Biblically, this is demonic because it defies God’s sovereignty over life and death—“The Lord kills and brings to life” (Deut 32:39; cf. Job 1:21)—usurping His role through occult means, akin to forbidden divination and sorcery that God condemns as “abominable” (Deut 18:9-12). Human sacrifice, like offering to Molech, invites divine wrath (Lev 18:21, 20:2-5), echoing the idolatry of Baal worship where blood buys favor (1 Kings 18:26-28). It’s a satanic inversion of Christ’s redemptive sacrifice—“He offered himself once for all” (Heb 9:26-28)—demanding innocent blood for selfish gain, not love. Such rituals align with “principalities and powers of darkness” (Eph 6:12), leading to downfall like Saul’s witch consultation (1 Sam 28:7-19). Murder outright violates “Thou shalt not kill” (Exod 20:13), commodifying souls God knit in the womb (Ps 139:13-16).

As a Catholic, it’s jarring to see life commodified, not cherished. Where Christ’s sacrifice offers redemption, this superstition demands blood for power, a satanic inversion. It’s crazy to think a shared birthday could mark someone for death, but it reveals a worldview where fear of fate trumps love for neighbor—utterly alien to the Gospel’s call to protect life.

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The Yu case feels crazy—killing over a shared birthday?—but it reveals a worldview where fear drives occult desperation, not love for neighbor (Matt 22:39). As a Catholic, I see this as a demonic perversion, inverting Christ’s life-giving sacrifice for selfish gain, far from the Gospel’s call to cherish every soul.

Prayer to Combat Such Evil (Based on Catholic Tradition):

Heavenly Father, Creator of all life, we seek Your protection against the darkness of occult practices that defy Your holy will. Through the precious Blood of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who triumphed over sin and death (Col 2:15), shield us from evil forces that tempt humanity to harm the sacred gift of life (Gen 1:27). St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; cast into hell Satan and all spirits who prowl the world seeking the ruin of souls (Rev 12:7-9). May the Holy Spirit guide us to honor You alone, rejecting all sorcery and idolatry (CCC 2116). Grant peace to victims like Yu Menglong, and convert hearts lost in fear to Your love and truth (John 8:32). We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

(This prayer invokes God’s sovereignty, Christ’s victory, and St. Michael’s protection, aligning with Catholic reliance on divine power to combat evil while praying for mercy and conversion.)

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God Bless 🙏💕