After a month of guarding the temple, residents of a village in Jiangxi’s Nanfeng county see it turned into ruins, as officials wage war against folk religions.
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House Churches Stifled for Refusing to be Controlled by CCP
Religious meeting venues that go against government’s requirements to joint Three-Self Church are sealed off and their pastors arrested across China.
Singing Communist Songs While Being Christian
CCP’s idea of celebrating 70 years of the People’s Republic of China – performances of patriotic songs and dances in churches. For believers, it’s an erosion of faith.
Miracle in Istanbul: A Uyghur School in the Turkish Exile
An interview with Lokman Hira’i, a self-taught teacher who keeps alive Uyghur language and culture among refugee children and teenagers in Istanbul.
Henan: Islamic Symbols Removed from 50 Mosques
Crescent moon and star symbols, traditional domes are disappearing, as the CCP carries out its campaign to “sinicize” Islam across the country.
CCP’s Ideological Education Erodes Children’s Minds
Schools intensify efforts to indoctrinate students with communist thought, ensuring that the “red gene” is alive and is passed on through generations.
Building China’s Image on the Ruins of Citizens’ Wellbeing
Ahead of Military World Games in Hubei Province’s capital Wuhan, the government is “beautifying” the city by destroying people’s homes and businesses.
State Ensures that Children Stay off Religion on Holidays
The CCP strictly prohibits minors from having contact with religion, churches becoming forbidden zone for children. Even during their breaks from school.
CCP’s Go-To Tool to Curb Faith – Forced “Donation” of Churches
By coercing congregations into signing mandatory “donation agreements” to give away churches, authorities attempt to present forced takeovers as “legitimate.”
Buddhist, Taoist Temples Destroyed Secretly at Night
Authorities across China are demolishing places of worship at odd hours to avoid protests from believers, who are left with no chance to voice their grievances.