Present Persecutions in The Church
Present Persecutions in The Church
Present Persecutions in The Church
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) views religion as a threat, especially Christianity,
and imposes strict control on religious activities. The CCP bans 281 million members and
affiliates from engaging in spiritual activities and enforces "Sinicization," aligning church
teachings with Chinese culture. Only state-sanctioned churches, such as the Three-Self
Patriotic Movement (Protestant) and the Patriotic Catholic Association (Catholic), are legal.
Non-registered churches, often called house churches, face raids, closures, and arrests. Strict
regulations, especially from 2018 to 2023, limit religious freedom and online access to
Christian materials.
Religious activities are restricted for children under 18, and Christians are often
pressured to hide their faith. China's authoritarian control over Christian communities
continues to intensify, especially under President Xi Jinping, with increasing restrictions across
the country.