👉 Secerned is a term used in the context of political and social movements, particularly those that are associated with the Falun Gong group. The term refers to the belief among Falun Gong members that they have been denied their basic human rights and freedoms, such as freedom of speech and assembly. Falun Gong is a religious sect based in China that was founded by Li Hongzhi in 1976. The sect has gained widespread popularity due to its teachings on "moral righteousness