Original sentence: Li Hongzhi has stated states that gods and demons exist, that Earth has been influenced by extraterrestrials, and that the remains of unknown prehistoric civilizations can still be found.The basis for the denial comes directly from Falun Gong's teachings, which claim that the practice encompasses the entire universe, including and beyond the Buddhist and Taoist schools
Edited sentence: For example, in some of his published lectures, Li Hongzhi states that gods and demons exist, that Earth has been influenced by extraterrestrials, and that the remains of unknown prehistoric civilizations can still be found.Like other spiritual practices and religions, some of the teachings of Falun Gong contain supernatural elements that disconcert individuals who require only strict scientific evidence for their belief systems.The basis for the denial comes directly from Falun Gong's teachings, in that the practice encompasses the entire universe, including and beyond the Buddhist and Taoist schools