Chinese police stake out churches, register believers who enter, then appear at their homes for “inspections.” Fearful worshipers are staying away from church.
Christian Faith in China
The Ban on Bibles and Religious Texts Intensifies
Churches aren’t allowed to use the Bible, hymn books or other religious readings unless sanctioned and published by the government.
Religious Belief on Campus Suppressed Throughout China
Foreign Christian teachers deported, and Christian students and teachers face penalties, as Chinese schools seek to reinforce the gospel according to Marx.
Officials Give Party Propaganda as Christmas Gifts
One such present given to Christians in Henan Province was a couplet that celebrated the Chinese Communist Party.
Choice for Christians: Welfare Benefits or Belief
“If you believe in God, you can’t receive a subsistence allowance; if you receive a subsistence allowance, you can’t believe in God,” goes the CCP mantra.
Christians Arrested for Thanking the Lord
Instead of using frequent Christian expressions of praise, believers must thank the Communist Party of China – or face dire consequences.
Authorities Destroy Place of Worship in Henan
Chinese officials allege, on false grounds, that the buildings on the Chinese Christian Church Prayer Mountain broke laws.
Elderly Believers Suffer for Their Faith
House churches are forced to change locations to avoid being closed down by Chinese authorities, making the life of senior Christians extremely difficult.
Religious Books Banned and Destroyed by the State
New regulations are banning the sale of religious books, including the Bible, and churches and temples are threatened with the burning of scriptures.
Chinese Authorities Boycott Christmas
Churches have been ordered to get approvals to celebrate Christmas from multiple state institutions and people are forbidden from having Christmas decorations.