From 1853 to 1864, the New Jerusalem was the capital of a real empire that some believed would take over all of China. It didn’t happen.
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The Taiping Mystery. 3. Birth of a Militant Religion
From Hong Xiuquan’s 1837 vision, a full-blown religion was born. Soon, it acquired an army and declared war to the Qing dynasty.
The Taiping Mystery. 2: Hong’s Heavenly Vision
The Taiping, “the most important movement of the 19th century,” can only be understood in religious terms. It originated from a mystical experience.
The Taiping Mystery. 1. Why Is the CCP Honoring a “Cult” Leader?
Hong Xiuquan, who led the Taiping Rebellion, may appear as the quintessential xie jiao leader. Yet, he was praised by Mao, and is still honored in China.
Buddhists Falsely Accused of Being Falun Gong Members in Hong Kong
Accusations against True Buddha School devotees in Hong Kong by the Chinese Communist Party are aimed at applying the National Security Law against them.
Create Abundance/Spiritual Growth: Xie Jiao or Spy Ring?
Several CCP media attacked a movement that in Canada, in connection with a mysterious murder, had come under suspicion of being a CCP front.
Puning Temple: Why Xi Jinping Celebrated a Genocide
The Chinese president visited the complex built by the Qianlong Emperor to commemorate his 18th-century extermination of 650,000 Dzungar Buddhists.
Life Zen Temple Banned as a Xie Jiao and Raided
The movement promotes a radical “religious Communism,” eliminating in its communes private property and the family, replaced by free love.
COVID-19 in China: Two Divinized Generals Mobilized for Help
A grassroot movement believes ancient military men Huo Qubing and Xin Qiji can prevent the pandemic’s return. The CCP has not decided yet how to react.
Karaoke in China: Religious Songs Forbidden
The CCP issues regulations on a very popular form of entertainment. It is also forbidden to sing that Taiwanese girls are sexy.