Blog Entries on Church and State
The Challenge of Being the Church in China
Being the church in China is a growing challenge. Are registered churches affected? How are they responding?
Religion Returning to the Center
For a deeper understanding of some of the issues facing the church in China today, check out this e-journal from Germany.
3 Questions: Being Theologically Prepared
A conversation with Dr. Carsten Vala of Loyola University on the current situation of the church in China.
China’s New Approach to Religion
Implications for the Church
What are the new challenges facing Christians in China?
Get Back in the Sandbox!
Is Christianity being singled out for pressure, harassment, and restriction. Or is part of something bigger?
Understanding the Chinese Communist Party
Understanding the role of the CCP in Chinese society and how it functions is crucial. Here are resources to help.
The Politics of Protestant Churches and the Party-State in China
A Book Review
In a society where religious life is tightly proscribed and managed by the Party-State, how is it that so many independent (“illegal, but free”) churches have sprung up and not only survived, but thrived?
A “New” New Normal?
Management of religious affairs will be shifted from, SARA to the United Front Work Department—what questions should we be asking?