In Henan, authorities recently expelled several elderly Christians out of the nursing home where they used to live. Now they have nowhere to go.
Christian Faith in China
Authorities Refuse to Issue Permits for Religious Venues
In an indirect assault on religion, the CCP-backed authorities either delay or refuse to issue permits for house churches to organize religious meetings.
Instead of Bible, Preachers Evaluated on Party Statutes
To obtain licenses from government authorities, preachers have to prove their knowledge of Chinese culture and socialism rather than Christianity.
Christian Website Shut Down, Its Administrators Arrested
Authorities in Zhejiang shut down a Christian website in 2016 and harassed nine believers who used to run the site.
Authorities Extorted Believer for Spreading the Gospel
Christians who spread the gospel are severely fined by the authorities, causing financial hardships for their families.
Unknown Details of Church Demolition Attempt Emerge
Four years ago, authorities in Zhejiang’s Wenzhou tried to demolish a church by force.
Christian Man Secretly Sentenced for Interprovincial Preaching
A man from Hebei was given a prison sentence for preaching in other provinces like Jilin and Liaoning. However, his trial was conducted in secret, without informing his family.
CCP Forcibly Seizes and Burns Christian Books
Yichuan county’s United Front Work Department searched a Church and confiscated religious materials that were later destroyed.
How Authorities Dismantled the Beijing Zion Church
From forcing the landlord to cancel the lease to banning the church’s WeChat account, authorities left no stone unturned in bringing down the church.
Authorities Restrict Christian Funerals and Wedding Events
Public officials in China are disrupting events of religious nature, following the implementation of the newly revised Religious Affairs Regulations.