Rumors that the atheistic CCP may end the farce of authorizing who may reincarnate and into whom were denied at a press conference in Beijing.
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China Plans to Export “Sinicized Christianity” Internationally
“We will change the face of world Christianity!” A conference on June 27–30 launched a new grandiose plan—and a problem for the World Council of Churches.
Hefei Christian Youth Fellowship: Leaders Sentenced to Jail Terms
The group catered to the spiritual needs of Hefei college students and had refused to join the CCP-controlled Three-Self Church.
Bookstores Searched for Illegal Religious Literature in Henan
Non-authorized religious and “superstitious” books now receive the same treatment of pornography.
Yunnan, “Sinicization” of Mosques, Temporarily Suspended After Protests, Started Again
International media attention persuaded the CCP to “postpone” the destruction of the mosques’ “Arabic” features. It has now started again.
Bible College Teachers Indoctrinated at Beijing’s Central Institute of Socialism
Christian professors from all over the country were summoned to the capital to attend a mandatory course on Marxism and Xi Jinping thought.
China’s “Query System for Islamic, Catholic, and Christian Clergy,” Another Tool for Repression
After the one for Buddhist monks and Taoist priests, a new data base will allow the authorities to identify priests, pastors, and imams not controlled by the CCP.
Christian Students Asked to Study 20th Congress and Celebrate “Heroes” Who Betrayed the Church
Shaanxi Bible School held a study session on the CCP Congress. It also honored an early pro-CCP bishop and two “revolutionary heroes” who were raised as Christians.
Hebei: Friends Pray in Your Home, the CCP Cuts Off Your Water and Electricity
In Sanhe, Yang Yingle was told that houses where illegal religious gatherings take place are subject to this and worse retaliations.
Chinese Muslims Told Mosques Should Preach Communism Too
Just like Christians, Muslims should “Sinicize” more quickly, as they “celebrate” the 70th anniversary of China Islamic Association.