After the temple was sealed off in March this year and all the monks were driven away, one of them kept coming back since he had nowhere else to live. Each time he was discovered by local officials who ordered him to leave.
Testimonies China
Beijing University Student Detained for His Faith
The university student is one of 13 members of The Church of Almighty God that were arrested in China’s capital at the beginning of the month. His release date is uncertain, and family not allowed to see him.
Xinjiang School Teacher Fired For Personal Online Chat
In a conversation with a friend, the teacher had expressed exhaustion with the local government and disapproved of the CCP’s policies. As a result, he lost his job, and his colleagues at school are subjected to strict control.
Companies Lose Money Due to the Ban of “Halal” Labels
As the Chinese authorities have banned products made especially for Muslims, businesses have had to bear substantial direct and indirect losses.
Christian Congregations Keep the Faith Despite Persecutions (Videos)
With more churches being closed down or demolished, congregation members now have to wait until its dark outside or meet in secluded places to continue practicing their religion.
Family of Seven Forced to Flee After Seeking Justice (Videos)
In a village of Fujian, authorities illegally demolished homes of residents to make way for the construction of a new villa. A family that lost two properties attempted to fight for their rights, but was persecuted and had to go into hiding to escape arrest.
Ancient Buddhist Temple Demolished in Shaanxi
Authorities claimed that the temple was an “illegal construction” even though it had all necessary permits.
Uyghur Children Deprived of Parental Love
As countless Xinjiang Muslims continue to be put away in detention, the Chinese authorities are breaking apart families and inflicting severe emotional trauma on children, suffering through unhappy childhoods without parents.
Shanxi Authorities Censor Sunday School Content
All references to God and religion were removed from the reading materials for children, including the Ten Commandments.
Villagers Fight for Their Land Seized Seven Years Ago (Videos)
Police officers in Henan responded to the villager’s protests against the illegal repurposing of their land without proper compensation by assaulting and arresting them. The victims included a disabled woman.