Authorities forcibly took over and looted True Jesus Church in Henan’s Shangqiu city, arresting its director and detaining her for 15 days.
Christian Faith in China
Christian Takes His Life After Being Forced to Burn Crosses
“I have burned so many crosses. I betrayed God. What should I do?” These were the final words uttered by Wen Weiquan before he committed suicide.
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.
China Restricting Christians—And Their Charity, Medical Aid, and Business Cards
Even the most commonplace and humanitarian activities, if associated with Christian evangelization, are considered illegal and forbidden by the CCP.
Chinese Communist Party Going After the Military’s Christians
The authorities have been investigating the religious beliefs of military personnel, and are seeking to ensure that their number is reduced to “zero.”
Difficult Path to Worship Venue for Elderly Christians
To avoid being monitored or arrested, preachers in Jiangxi lead members of their congregation to a distant meeting venue very early in the mornings.
Pastor Wang’s Parents and Son Under Surveillance
Since his arrest in December, the pastor’s mother has been beaten, the whole family is being monitored, and his lawyer was detained.
CCP Continues to Thumb down House Churches
Closed down for “not having a religious activity venue registration certificate,” home-church Christians try to rent spaces, but are still suppressed.
Christians Are Losing Jobs Due to Beliefs
Employers in China are requiring that workers sign “no-faith” commitments or else be at risk of losing their jobs and livelihood.
Christian Calendars and Couplets Prohibited in Henan
Government officials are ringing in the Spring Festival – Chinese New Year – by clamping down on Christian literature.