Trying to save his church’s cross from destruction and refusing to use services to spread “patriotic” propaganda were regarded as serious crimes.
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Church of Almighty God Members “Deprogrammed” in Jail
Under CCP’s “transformation” program, CAG members are abused and tortured, until they sign the “three statements,” promising to give up their belief.
Catholic Sanctuary of Our Lady of Zhaojialing Under CCP Attack
The village is a nationally famous pilgrimage site since the 19th century. Now, the Catholic signs and images are disappearing.
Church of Almighty God Members Tortured to Reveal Information
To make believers renounce their faith and disclose information about the Church, the CCP uses a variety of torture techniques, from electric shock to sleep deprivation.
CAG Members Tortured in Xinjiang’s Internment Camps
Members of banned religious groups are often detained in transformation through education camps. Three Church of Almighty God believers tell their stories.
The CCP Cuts the Number of Churches Through Mergers
To prevent people from worshiping close to their homes, authorities across China close state-run Protestant venues and force believers to attend other churches.
Religious Funerals Dispersed, Cemeteries Desecrated
The CCP bans all religious rites and traditions during funerals and threatens to punish local officials who allow them.
House Churches Are Pushed to the Brink of Extinction
Unregistered Protestant venues are monitored by plainclothes police officers and residential communities’ managers before their churches are raided and closed.
Unlicensed and Official Protestant Venues Destroyed Nationwide
More accounts from across China on crackdowns against Protestant places of worship.
Buddhist, Taoist Temples and Statues Destroyed Nationwide
The CCP continues crackdowns on traditional Chinese places of worship and religious icons.