As the province with the most significant number of religious people, Henan continues to suffer Cultural Revolution-style crackdown on its churches.
Three-Self Church
The Dangers of Having Guests Over
Even entertaining friends at home may be treated as a suspicious religious activity by the Chinese authorities; believers from official churches are no exception.
Main Preacher Assessment Standard: Obey and Follow the Party
Henan provincial authorities are carrying out a comprehensive examination of Three-Self preachers, with the ultimate goal to get rid of “unpatriotic” ones.
Believers Mobilized to “Study Xi”
Along with tens of millions of Party members and public officials, Three-Self Church believers are forced to use the mobile app “Xi Study Strong Nation.”
Fake News to Hide Forcible Demolition of Church
After destroying a church under construction, authorities issued a news release, claiming that the church was a “private building in violation of building laws.”
More Three-Self Churches Shut down in Henan
Authorities’ crackdown on Three-Self churches remains unabated: some have been sealed off or shut down, and believers have been subjected to violent beatings.
High-Tech Used to Monitor Religious Venues
The authorities are using satellite positioning systems, aerial drones, and other high-tech tools to conduct surveillance on believers.
Political Training: Cultivating “Red” Preachers
Three-Self church pastors forced to undergo “ideological conversion.” Xi Jinping and Mao must be preached together with Christ, or license to preach revoked.
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.
Church Leaders Under Tight Control: Must Ask to Travel
Even personal travel to visit relatives requires permission, and detailed itineraries must be submitted. Failure to comply can result in churches being closed.