Blog Entries on Church and State
Persecution or Potential?
The voice of one of many Chinese Christians who are calling for believers to step into the NGO space as a means of extending the church’s witness in society and establishing its credibility in the eyes of the government.
Bibles in China: The Gray Zone Shrinks
Bibles are now no longer for sale online in China, and that is, indeed, bad news. But we need to be clear what hasn’t happened and what has happened.
Goodbye, SARA
The State Administration of Religious Affairs (SARA) will be absorbed by the Party’s United Front Work Department.
Religious Regulations and the Cross
Believers in the West have much to learn about suffering from our brothers and sisters in China.
The Linfen Church Demolition
What We Know and What We Don’t Know
Is this part of a broad campaign or a local dispute? At this point, it’s hard to know for sure.
China and the Church: 5 Trends to Watch in 2018
How the church weathers the uncertain days ahead will depend on a number of factors. Here are five areas to watch.
“Digital Leninism”
How is the Chinese government using cutting technology in their efforts to maintain social control?
We Don’t Know “Nuthin’”
Our assumptions drive our conclusions about the motivation behind government policies. But are they correct? Do we have any way of confirming or refuting them? Do we really know what is going on?