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The 2023 Regulations for Religious Activity Site Registration
What the Party Doesn’t Want You to Know
[…] lives, and, for churches, permitting house churches to develop alongside a re-emerging official church sector. This meant that the ideological agenda of the CCP had turned to promoting capitalism and economic growth as the government normalized its regulation of society. Under Xi, however, these steps toward liberalization have ended and even reversed. Not only […]
An Official Code of Conduct for China’s Pastors
[…] more vigilant in recognizing and preventing the capability of foreign infiltration as well as to stand on guard against cults, heresies, and extremism. In addition, the document promotes mutual respect and harmony between different religions as well as inter-religious dialogue and cultural exchanges. It also demands that staff conform to churches' rules and regulations […]
Helping Chinese Families Prepare for Birth
[…] lessons on the website as well as the free-to-download pdf files. I’ll include them here as well: 孕期保健 , Pregnancy 分娩的过程, The Birth of Your Baby Special Promotion For our friends in the China Source extended family: Send me an email (petra.deruiter@yunfuxuexiao.net), and I will send you a voucher code to access the course […]
Cultural Identity—East vs West
Or Why They Cause Me Stress
In Asia I experienced a lot of cultural stress but didn’t know why. Not only was I trying to adjust to a different culture, but I was also dealing with unconscious American and Japanese cultural values.
Chinese vs American Family
Don’t Tell Me What to Do!
[…] who tell you what to do? How can your understanding of the Chinese family structure change your American cultural value of an individual identity in order to promote the gospel message? More information can be found in Tapestry of Grace: Untangling the Cultural Complexities of Asian American Life and Ministry, Ben Shin and Sheryl […]
The Importance of Filial Piety
Especially at a Distance
Our friends in Asia suspected that we did not want to take care of our family members, our parents in particular, and so we came to their country. They couldn’t understand that we had come for any other reason.
Guanxi
Or, Do I Have to Give Them Something to Make Friends?
When we lived in Asia, I was constantly asked for things and especially for money. Being a typical American, I was offended with their constant asking. I discovered later that asking for favors was a means of developing relationships.
Reciprocity—Goes Both Ways and Keeps on Going
Building relationships through sharing resources.
Saving Face
In Chinese culture the concept of face is a very important part of social interaction and is specific to the group or family to which the person belongs.
The Impact of Buddhism
Even When It Is More Cultural than Belief
In Asian culture, often anyone who is born in a Buddhist country is considered a Buddhist. It’s not uncommon for people with a strong family identity to consider their family and religion together.