Tag : Communist Party
China title : China Warns Communist Party Officials Not to Pray to God, 'Fraternize' with Religious Leaders
summary : China's official newspaper has warned Communist Party officials not to "pray to God” or “fraternize” with religious leaders, as communism is about atheism.
date : Oct 13, 2017 11:09 AM EDT
China Catholics title : China Urges Vatican to be 'Flexible, Pragmatic' on Improving Religious Ties
summary : While Pope Francis tries to heal a decades-old religious rift with China within which Chinese Catholics are divided between loyalty to him and those who are members of a government-controlled official church, China's head of religious affairs on Tuesday said Beijing is willing to have constructive dialogue with the Vatican but stressed Catholics should "hold up high the flag of patriotism" and adapt Catholicism to Chinese society.
date : Dec 28, 2016 11:14 AM EST
China Air Rage title : Two Christian Mental Health Advocates Detained by Chinese Authorities, Whereabouts Remain Unkown
summary : Two Christian mental health advocates who established faith-based addiction treatment centers have disappeared into police custody in China's southern Guangdong province, raising fears that they may be at risk of torture.
date : Dec 05, 2016 12:44 PM EST
China title : Chinese Church Refuses to Pledge Loyalty To Communist Gov't Despite New Laws: 'Jesus Christ is My Only Belief'
summary : Christians in China have said they will refuse to pledge loyalty to the Communist Party as President Xi Jinping prepares to launch a nationwide crackdown on Christianity.
date : Oct 10, 2016 12:50 PM EDT
China Church Cross Removal Protests title : Secret Government Conference in Beijing to Discuss How To Create a 'Submissive' Chinese Christian Church
summary : A secret government conference taking place in Beijing later this week is set to discuss how to create a more "submissive" church, experts believe.
date : Nov 27, 2015 02:10 PM EST
North Korean Dictator Kim Jong-il title : North Korea Detains Canadian Megachurch Pastor; Isolated Country Has Complicated Relationship with Christianity
summary : The isolated country of North Korea has detained a Canadian pastor, releasing video footage on Monday that showed him confessing of crimes against the state. The Communist country also has an uneasy relationship with Christianity.
date : Aug 07, 2015 12:39 AM EDT
China Cross Demolition title : Christians in China Replace Crosses at Great Personal Risk as Government Takes Them Down
summary : Christians in China’s Zhejiang province have challenged local authorities of the Communist Party by putting back crosses knocked down in the government’s campaign. The cross is considered a traditional symbol of Christianity.
date : Jun 10, 2015 01:23 PM EDT
China Communist Party title : China’s Anti-Corruption Agency Warns Dangers of Christianity, Religion To Communist Party Elite
summary : China’s top anti-corruption agency has warned the elite class of Communist Party members to stay away from religious activities, including Christianity, urging “stricter disciplinary measures” to prevent cases of abuse.
date : May 27, 2015 04:02 AM EDT