Here is his bio: "In the past four decades, Ding won social respect as well as reverence from Christian believers for his patriotism and fraternity."
So Mr Ding is praised for his "patriotism" on a website run by the Chinese Communist Party. That tells me all I need to know about the value of his opinion of Falun Gong.
I sure to admit it when I am wrong, but in the case of Mr. Ding, I have to admit I believe I have been proven to be wrong. Thank you for pointing out that he seems to be a tool of the Communist Party. After researching him more in depth, I agree that he seems to hold the party line more than he does the Word of God, therefore is a dangerous man.
This still does not change my opinion about the Falun. I view them in the same light as I do the Yoga groups. They are just subtle ways for the New Age religious believers to get their barbs into our culture and society.
Regards,
http://www.equip.org/free/DF450.htm