The new rules convert churches into Communist propaganda outlets. The Three-Self Church leaders solemnly received the Measures and promised to promote them.
Christian Faith in China
Bengbu Dissident Pastor and Co-Workers Prosecuted for Fraud
Wang Changchun and others from the Living Stone Reformed Church were detained in April for “illegal business operations.” Now they are accused of a more serious crime.
Nanning Christian Pastor Detained—For No Reason Whatsoever
The vague provision punishing “disturbing the social order in the name of religion” was enforced against Pastor Park Kwang-Zhe of New Life Christian Church.
China Plans to Export “Sinicized Christianity” Internationally
“We will change the face of world Christianity!” A conference on June 27–30 launched a new grandiose plan—and a problem for the World Council of Churches.
Hefei Christian Youth Fellowship: Leaders Sentenced to Jail Terms
The group catered to the spiritual needs of Hefei college students and had refused to join the CCP-controlled Three-Self Church.
Bible College Teachers Indoctrinated at Beijing’s Central Institute of Socialism
Christian professors from all over the country were summoned to the capital to attend a mandatory course on Marxism and Xi Jinping thought.
Beijing Lampstand Church: Pastor Qin Sifeng Sentenced to Five Years in Jail
Two co-workers were also sentenced but released. The successful house church is being punished for its national outreach.
Christian Students Asked to Study 20th Congress and Celebrate “Heroes” Who Betrayed the Church
Shaanxi Bible School held a study session on the CCP Congress. It also honored an early pro-CCP bishop and two “revolutionary heroes” who were raised as Christians.
China: Theological Seminaries Inspected to Check How “Sinicized” They Are
The 2021 regulations call for devoting at least 30% of classroom time to study Marxism and Xi Jinping’s thought. Inspections are now making sure they are obeyed.
Hohhot Bible Trial: Defendants Charged with “Collusion with Foreign Forces”
Heavy jail penalties are sought against Christians who purchased “legal” Bibles from the Three-Self Church but distributed them “illegally” as part of house church activities.