Comments on: Are Christians Still Persecuted in China?

By: mollyL

mollyL — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:05:15 +0000

I am really surprised that Chinese people are drawn to Pentecostal meetings. The Chinese Government and the Pentecostal faith have alot in common with the repression of free thought that goes on in both entities. Perhaps the noise that was heard was people speaking in tongues? That sound is very disturbing to those that don’t subscribe to that particular practice of the Pentecostal faith.

By: Peter Easton

Peter Easton — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:49:39 +0000

Everyone knows the rules. Non-denominational sects are not allowed so why do people complain when they get broken up? I have no sympathy for these people. If they have nothing to hide why not come out into the open a join a real church?

It’s like the Bob Jones University who tell local people in their illegal prayer meetings that the Pope is the devil. This kind of prosletyzing is not what China or the Christian community in China needs right now - it’s not helpful and it’s not sanctioned by anyone.

By: Robert Vance

Robert Vance — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:38:25 +0000

Peter Easton said,

I have no problem for these non-denominational “Churches” being stamped out here in China. Who know what goes on in their “gatherings”….?

Missionaries always seem to be the people who are least in touch with Chinese culture. Good riddance to them I say.

RV says:

If we are going to stamp out non-denominational churches in China, we might as well stamp them out everywhere including the US, right? Who knows what’s going on in those meetings. After all, people shouldn’t have the right to have meetings in their own homes right? While we are at it, we might as well cancel dinner parties and other kinds of get togethers because who knows what is going on. Unless the government knows exactly what everyone is doing inside of their homes the world can never be safe. I think I understand better now.

By: Peter Easton

Peter Easton — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:45:39 +0000

I have no problem for these non-denominational “Churches” being stamped out here in China. Who know what goes on in their “gatherings”….?

Missionaries always seem to be the people who are least in touch with Chinese culture. Good riddance to them I say.

By: Deborah Finch

Deborah Finch — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:57:28 +0000

I`m just glad to hear that no one (here on this website) is denying (or trying to cover up) that pesecution in China–over Christian beliefs–is still “alive and well.” Pretending that something doesn`t exist will not make it ‘GO AWAY!”

By: Robert Vance

Robert Vance — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:01:54 +0000

@Tiana,

I didn’t return to the West. I am still living in China. But you wouldn’t know that unless you had bothered to look around the rest of the website would you? This has nothing to do with the Western media. Read the post again…

By: tiana

tiana — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:09:53 +0000

So…after reading your post, my impression is: with your own eyes you didn’t see anything wrong, no one got prosecuted and no one said he has been prosecuted, but the problem is when you return to the west, there are stories all over the place, right? i think you should really question the fairness of the western media rather than what you see youself…honestly
btw, i am a chinese expat living in scotland

By: Robert Vance

Robert Vance — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:55:05 +0000

@Espero,

You are exactly right. Actually, a lot of things exist on paper in China but are completey different in practice. Persecution is localized but still very much a factor for Christians here in China. This is one aspect of human rights in China that is often overlooked by the world media. It needs more attention.

By: espero

espero — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:45:26 +0000

religious freedom exist in china only on papers, but the practice is a night mare.dont be fooled by anyone or any window dressing activity.church is only allowed if it could be economically useful, it will be well encouraged. take for example religious festivals ……i dont want to say more or else i get into trouble as i already had before, please dont talk about religion and politics here……

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