Buddhist and Taoist places of worship are continuously taken over by the government. Believers are dispersed, religion replaced with “red” cultural activities.
Testimonies China
The Bizarre of CCP’s Crackdowns on Buddhism and Taoism
The government orders to change the appearance of temples, prohibits religious words and traditional ceremonies. Some believers end up in police custody.
From Actor to Refugee: The Story of Jia Zhigang
He was once a famous actor in China. Then, he converted to The Church of Almighty God and escaped religious persecution by fleeing to South Korea. The CCP keeps persecuting him even there.
Church “Facelifted” in Preparation for an Inspection
Three-Self churches ordered to change extensively, replacing religious symbols with communist paraphernalia. If the Party is not satisfied, they risk being closed.
Educating Uyghur Children in Xinjiang: Han Teacher’s Experience
Thousands of inner China teachers have been recruited to help with CCP’s “sinicization” efforts in Xinjiang. Many wanted to leave as soon as they arrived.
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.
Temples Ordered to Conceal Hundreds of Outdoor Buddhist Statues
Don’t expect to see statues of deities in some temples of eastern provinces of Fujian and Zhejiang: CCP directed to cover them up “to block the spread of religion.”
Primary Schools Indoctrinate Children to Hate Religion
As part of their curricula, the young are taught at schools that believing in God is abnormal; teachers encourage them to report on their religious relatives.
CCP Intensifies Attacks on Charitable Religious Organizations
People in need are left to fend for themselves, as orphanages, drug addiction centers, and homeless shelters are suppressed just because the services are provided by the religious.
No Church Can Be More Beautiful Than State Buildings
Three government-approved Protestant churches have been destroyed in Shandong’s Linyi city for various made up reasons.