ICC Note:

Christians in China prepare themselves for what could be the greatest attack on religious freedom yet. Just over a month ago, the Chinese government issued a two-page letter explaining the necessity of the amendments to its religious laws, saying religion could potentially threaten national security. The rapid growth of Christianity is seen as a National Security threat, thus, the authorities are relentlessly cracking down on the so-called “Western” religion. Pray for our brothers and sisters to persevere in sharing the Gospel despite this rise in persecution. 

10/11/2016 China (Christian Daily) – Christian house church leaders in China are praying and fasting in preparation for looming severe persecution and even prison consequences for them, according to an American Christian who has links with the country’s underground churches.

The American Christian, who spoke anonymously to CBN News, said the Chinese believers have grown concerned over a new set of laws that will implement more restrictions on religious activities in the Communist country. Experts monitoring religious liberty in China are also worried that the upcoming laws are merely part of the government’s efforts to exert more control over the citizens’ religious life.

“Many people within China view Christianity and their rapid growth as a threat to national unity,” Dr. David Curry of Open Doors USA told CBN.

In September, the Chinese government issued a two-page letter explaining the necessity of the amendments to its religious laws, saying religion could potentially threaten national security. The letter also warned religious institutions and publications against using the internet to incite protests, national divisions, and terrorist activities.

China watcher Brent Fulton said officials see Christianity as a tool that the West could use to undermine and infiltrate the country. He said the Chinese government thinks infiltration could happen through the church.

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