As religion “sinicization” campaign sweeps across China, the state repurposes places of worship, replacing spiritual texts and symbols with propaganda.
Zhou Xiaolu
On CCP’s Orders, Bible Characters “Reborn” as Ancient Chinese
A state-run Christian monthly “sinicized” biblical stories, where Jesus is shown wearing traditional Han attire and Mary is personified as an ancient Chinese woman.
Bans on Minors’ Religious Activities Enforced Throughout China
Ever since the restrictions started being implemented in the beginning of last year, the young are not allowed to practice their faith openly.
Numerous Venues of State-Run Churches Shut Down
Places of worship, set up by Three-Self churches to facilitate believers with disabilities or in far-away regions, are facing increasing suppression by the state.
Purge of Religious Symbols Invades Residents’ Privacy
The campaign to eliminate unauthorized Islamic and Christian symbols is in full force, religious insignia replaced with communist propaganda or patriotic slogans.
CCP’s Go-To Tool to Curb Faith – Forced “Donation” of Churches
By coercing congregations into signing mandatory “donation agreements” to give away churches, authorities attempt to present forced takeovers as “legitimate.”
Worshiping in a Bathhouse to Evade Persecution
To avoid raids and arrests, house church believers disguise their venues or opt to pray in the mountains, just to stay away from the watchful eyes of the regime.
Imprisoned Taoist Deities: Relentless Crackdown on Temples Continues
Since last year, Taoism, long considered as China’s traditional religion, suffered the most severe crackdown since the Cultural Revolution.
Who Needs Religion? Buddhists Pressured to Be More Political
Communist propaganda echoes from inside temples, as places of worship are turning into Party indoctrination centers. CCP-supported abbots lead the way.
Over 100 Believers Pressured to Agree to Church Demolition
When members of the congregation refused, authorities in Shaanxi still destroyed a state-approved Protestant church, under a trumped-up pretext.
Zhou Xiaolu
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