Destroy underground seminaries, control curriculum at state-approved facilities, and prohibit foreign studies: control the church by controlling the clergy.
Christian Faith in China
Christian Beliefs Prevent a Hero From Receiving Reward
The Chinese government uses every possible means to conceal an act of bravery merely because the rescuer has a cross in his home.
Preachers of State-Sanctioned Churches Losing Their Permits
Authorities are coming up with absurd reasons for taking away Christians’ ability to worship and preach. The new one is the age of preachers.
Registration of Christians Continues, Scaring off Believers
Chinese police stake out churches, register believers who enter, then appear at their homes for “inspections.” Fearful worshipers are staying away from church.
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.