浅析妈祖信俗中的祛瘟之法——针对新冠肺炎疫情的思考

A Brief Analysis on the Method of Dispelling Pestilence in Mazu's Custom-Thinking About the COVID-19 Epidemic

妈祖祛瘟治病、济世救人的传说故事感人至深、广为流传。妈祖信俗中的祛瘟之法,在瘟疫盛行时期起到的历史作用不容忽视。尽管它本身带有浓厚的宗教色彩,但主要起到了心灵层面的抚慰作用,让信众有情感宣泄之处,使其在面对疫情时有强大的心理承受能力。在治疗效果上,悬挂菖蒲、煎药送服、朱砂驱邪等确实能够趋避瘟疫之气。针对新冠肺炎疫情全球蔓延态势,提倡积极践行“立德、行善、大爱”的妈祖精神,秉持人类命运共同体理念,共同携手才能有效抗击疫情。

The legendary stories of Mazu's treatment of plague,benefiting people and saving lives are deeply moving and widely circulated.The method of removing the plague in Mazu's faith has played a historical role that cannot be ignored during the prevalence of the plague.Although these legends themselves possess a strong hue of religion,they still play a soothing role and can vent the emotions of believers,so that they can have a stronger psychological endurance in the face of the epidemic.In terms of treatment methods,hanging calamus,taking decoctions,and using cinnabar to drive away evil spirits indeed have the effect of avoiding the plague.In response to the current global situation of the COVID-19 epidemic,we advocate the active practice of the Mazu spirit of"dedication,benevolence,and great love"and uphold the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind.Only by working together can we effectively fight the epidemic.