The Chinese government further uses the tentative agreement with the Vatican to force all underground churches to join state-approved ones.
And Persecution of Underground Catholics Continues
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China’s War on Religion Extends to Bans on Christmas
Beijing doesn’t recognize Christmas as a holiday, deeming the festivities a part of Western values.
CCP Stifles Faith in the Cradle, Closes Religious Schools
China strictly prohibits education by religious bodies, despite education being a pillar of Christian activity around the world. Numerous schools closed.
“Religious Bans” Sweep Across Universities
In an attempt to control the minds of the country’s young people, the CCP is working to infiltrate universities.
Defiant House Church Pastors Refuse to Submit
Pressure is increasing on independent pastors and their communities to join the state-controlled protestant church.
Authorities Demand “Church-Free Zones” Near Schools
Regulations to “protect” minors from religion reach a new level of absurdity, as churches near schools are forced to close, asked to share lists of youth members.
Muslim Detainees Forced to Perform Free Labor
Despite officially ending “re-education through labor” five years ago, Xinjiang is bringing back labor camps. And the Party is reaping the profits.
Schools as a Stomping Ground for Indoctrination
The Chinese government is going after elementary and high schools to teach students that atheism, not religion, is the best belief system.
Christmas Gift for Henan: Church Destroyed
The province suffering the most attacks on Christians just witnessed another, when 300 officials with excavator tore down the state-approved church.
“Blame the Foreigners” Method Used to Oppose Religion
Chinese government is using foreign religious missionaries as a justification to its efforts of suppressing belief.