From Hong Xiuquan’s 1837 vision, a full-blown religion was born. Soon, it acquired an army and declared war to the Qing dynasty.
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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.
Christians Worship the Communist Martyrs
Christians are compelled to worship the Communist Martyrs. The new trend inaugurated by the Chinese Communist Party’s 100th anniversary continues unabated.
Sexology, CCP Style
A Chinese professor of sexology tells college students that the study of sexuality should be “patriotic” and “in line with the Party.”
Red Universities Not Red Enough, CCP Says
Students do not take ideological courses seriously. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection warns that this lack of enthusiasm cannot be tolerated.
Li Guangman: How an Obscure Electric School Teacher Scared Millions of Chinese
The main CCP media reprinted a blog article claiming that Xi Jinping is preparing a second Cultural Revolution—this time against the rich.
Chinese Christians Compelled to Pray for the Martyrs—of the Red Army
They cannot remember their own martyrs but should pray for the Communist soldiers who died in the war with Japan.
China “Proves That Marxism Works”: The 100th Anniversary Document
“Historical” document shows the CCP is disturbed by both Western opinions that it is no longer Marxist and feelings in China that it is becoming too much Marxist.
Legacy: Lifespring Offshoot in Trouble in China
Death of a venture capitalist in Beijing after a Legacy course evidences the CCP’s idiosyncratic approach to the question of the xie jiao