With more churches being closed down or demolished, congregation members now have to wait until its dark outside or meet in secluded places to continue practicing their religion.
Christian Faith in China
Shanxi Authorities Censor Sunday School Content
All references to God and religion were removed from the reading materials for children, including the Ten Commandments.
“I’m Wearing a Police Uniform and Don’t Need Credentials”
Police officers and government officials raided a gathering place of the Eternal Life Christian Church in Fujian’s Fuzhou and ordered to cease gatherings, in complete disregard to religious regulations and law enforcement procedures.
Businesses Forced to Remove Religious Signboards
Authorities in Henan are coercing the owners at commercial establishments such as hotels and supermarkets to remove the signboards or face consequences.
Christians Flee Henan to Escape Persecution
Even members of government-approved churches are not speared harassment from authorities and seek refuge in other provinces of China where the crackdown on religion is less intense.
Teacher Arrested for Commenting on Social Media
The resident of Ningde city in the southeastern province of Fujian questioned the Chinese state’s pursuit of socialism and called for constitutional reforms.
Family of Believers Persecuted for Ten Years
Eight members of a Christian family have been repeatedly monitored, arrested, and sentenced to prison.
Police Swaps Medication of an Ailing Detainee
A Christian woman was first refused her medication, and later, the police swapped it. That caused her further medical problems.
Authorities Tracked Down a Christian Couple
Members of a house church in Shandong Province left their home to evade arrest but were found when authorities used online targeting technology to pinpoint the couple’s location.
Another Prominent House Church in Guangzhou Shut Down
Authorities in this city of Guangdong Province have shut down various house churches as part of a well-planned strategy of religious persecution.