Incited by government anti-religion propaganda, son attacks his mother, prohibiting her from practicing her faith.
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Xinjiang Uses Citizen Informers to “Root Out” Enemies
Using agricultural metaphors, authorities move to “excavate, reduce, and eradicate” their enemies by Cultural Revolution-like citizens reporting on each other.
World’s Tallest Bronze Statue of Laozi Hidden by State (VIDEO)
Eight years after local authorities attended the ceremonial unveiling, the same authorities now say the statue of the Daoist holy man is unapproved and must go.
House Churches’ Choice: State-Run Church or Persecution
China’s suppression of religious belief is at its worst since the Cultural Revolution, and Christian house churches are especially targeted.
In the Depths of Xinjiang: Ubiquitous Persecution
There is no escape from religious persecution. In the smallest villages, mosques are destroyed, people are forced to break Halal laws, and face re-education.
New Temple-Shutdown Tactic: Suspend Permits
By halting approvals for houses of worship, which are required by the Chinese government, more Buddhist and Taoist temples are being shuttered. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is taking a new route in continuing its campaign against religion: Requiring that permits...
Preacher Arrested for Supporting Persecuted Pastor
A house church preacher, Luo Yao, was detained after posting a message on social media calling to pray for the arrested Pastor Wang Yi.
CCP Cracks Down on Guan Yin Citta and Supreme Master Ching Hai
These two new religious movements are considered xie jiao, and Chinese citizens are forbidden to travel abroad to attend their seminars.
Chinese Authorities Are Afraid of “Color Revolutions”
China’s public security officials prioritize extreme measures to avoid or resist possible mass anti-government uprisings, singling out believers.
Hotels Penalized for Hosting Christmas Events
Local governments across China have launched waves of measures to boycott Christmas – celebrations, decorations, and presents.