Disobeying the Party: Preaching Permits of 57 Three-Self Church Preachers Revoked
Being a preacher in a government-controlled Three-Self Church no longer means being free from persecution.
Regulation on Religious Affairs
New Cultural Revolution: Religious Connotations Banned
Any words that might suggest religion are removed and replaced by secular, Party propaganda in China, as the regime continues defensive measures to “ensure stability.”
Government Going After Churches’ Money
CCP is tightening the purse strings on Three-Self churches by forcing them to deposit their money, i.e., Christians’ tithes, into government-controlled bank accounts.
Authorities Cracking Down on Daoist Temples and Practices
The suppression directly affects the foundation of one of the “three teachings” of traditional Chinese spirituality and religion, along with Confucianism and Buddhism.
Official Clergy Purged for Not Being Communist Enough
Pastors from Three-Self churches are being reviewed for their loyalty to the party and removed for small signs of resistance.
Shaolin Martial Arts Schools Forced to Take “Red Road”
Famous schools must cut all ties with their historical past, shedding robes and statues and names that evoke their Buddhist origins.
Christians Are Losing Jobs Due to Beliefs
Employers in China are requiring that workers sign “no-faith” commitments or else be at risk of losing their jobs and livelihood.
Agents and Moles Infiltrate Churches
Government agents attend all services, and church members themselves are bribed to inform for the government, leading to paranoia among believers.
Buddhist Statue Destroyed for “Obstructing View of Pilots”
In the provinces of Sichuan and Zhejiang, authorities have demolished two large Buddhist statues under ridiculous pretenses.
Underground Catholic Churches Forced to the Catacombs
Reminiscent of early Christians, Chinese Catholics must move in secret and meet in out-of-the-way places, while priests face arrest if caught.
