Regulations to “protect” minors from religion reach a new level of absurdity, as churches near schools are forced to close, asked to share lists of youth members.
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Muslim Detainees Forced to Perform Free Labor
Despite officially ending “re-education through labor” five years ago, Xinjiang is bringing back labor camps. And the Party is reaping the profits.
Schools as a Stomping Ground for Indoctrination
The Chinese government is going after elementary and high schools to teach students that atheism, not religion, is the best belief system.
Christmas Gift for Henan: Church Destroyed
The province suffering the most attacks on Christians just witnessed another, when 300 officials with excavator tore down the state-approved church.
“Blame the Foreigners” Method Used to Oppose Religion
Chinese government is using foreign religious missionaries as a justification to its efforts of suppressing belief.
Xinjiang Muslims Forced to Shave off Beards
Xinjiang authorities are forcing Muslim men to get rid of traditional attributes or face “transformation through education” camps.
Solidarity with Persecuted Leads to Persecution
Churches and pastors across China gave support to Early Rain Covenant Church, and now they are targeted by the state.
Authorities Shutter 35 Temples in Under a Week
The city of Xinmi in Henan Province has been shutting down temples in full force, and resentment is stirring among civilians.
“Sinicization” of Religion Is a Sign of Weakness
Confident states do not try to control every urge toward the supernatural felt by their citizens. Why is Xi Jinping so concerned about independent religions?
More “Illegal” Temples on Qinling Mountains Destroyed
Chinese Communist Party refuses to process applications for Buddhist and Daoist temples, then goes on a rampage to bring them all down.