Ancient Buddhist and Taoist temples in the province’s Xiuyan county have been closed down and harassed, even though they operated with the authorities’ permission.
Anti-Religious Campaigns
Government Officials Punished for Religious Belief
More accounts about dismissed or demoted Communist Party members, demanded to sever any links with religion, under intensifying pressure from central authorities.
Officials: Village not “Civilized” if Places of Worship Present
The Chinese authorities have linked religious issues with the local governments’ performance in office, intensifying religious persecution.
Anti-Religious Bounty Hunters in Guangzhou: The Full Story
Last week, several media reported that rewards were offered in Guangzhou to citizens reporting illegal religious activities to the police. Here is the full story.
Temples Punished for Not Worshiping Political Leaders
Statues and portraits of China’s leaders – former and present – continue to be placed in religious venues, in an effort to make them the only “gods.”
Mailing Bibles and Religious Literature Banned
Chinese government threatens mail couriers with hefty fines for circulation of any religious materials, as the goal is to eradicate them completely.
All Crosses in Henan’s Xiayi County Removed by CCP Officials
As government authorities continue their campaign to eradicate religion from China, religious symbols are removed.
Anti-Halal Crackdown Intensifies in Hui-Populated Areas
Beyond Xinjiang, the CCP is continuing its assault and crackdown on the “spread of halal” in areas inhabited by Hui Muslims.
Chinese Government Upping the Seizure of Churches’ Assets
Not only is the CCP embezzling money from churches, it’s also forcing their leaders to fill out certificates falsely claiming the goods were voluntarily given.
New Cultural Revolution: Religious Connotations Banned
Any words that might suggest religion are removed and replaced by secular, Party propaganda in China, as the regime continues defensive measures to “ensure stability.”