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Christians in China

Started by markvans · 10 months ago

Check out this interview by Christianity Today of Presbyter Ji Jianhong, head of the Protestant Three-Self Patriotic Movement–one of the two main Protestant organizations recognized by the government.  The article is interesting, for Ji Jianhong paints a picture of an interf ... Continue reading »

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  • Chris B.

    4 years ago

    Having a sister and brother-in-law who have been doing missionary work in China for almost a decade, I have to say that the more "official" version of persecution in China seems closer to the truth. The Chinese government is like the Borg, they don't care about your presence or who you are unless you present yourself as a threat. Christians ARE allowed to practice their religion, as long as they are not perceived as stirring up trouble politically.
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