The point of the bible, a collection of books, Law, letters and literature, 'God-breathed,' that are intended to reveal the Living God to his people, and his way, through the death and resurrection of Jesus on the cross, to reconcile a sinful humanity to the perfect Holy creator.
Thus it is important that those who believe must translate the scriptures into a many languages as possible, and often suffer the consequences from dictatorial enemies of God. One such enemy is the intellectually weak Chinese President Xi Jinping. Desperate to keep control, possibly because of economic troubles and the growing 'Cold War' between the USA and China, he is attempting to secure his back, and to do this means he must ensure nothing that veers from his desire is allowed to function. Hence the decision to attack the freedom of churches to exist. Throughout the country churches are being closed down, sometimes knocked down, in Zhumadian, Hena province, a pastor and his wife were both bulldozed by developers wanting the church removed so they could build. The pastor managed to dig himself out, his wife was buried alive. This is repeated in many area of China, the churches are closed, only certain controlled congregations are allowable, few Christians will join these. Indeed, such is the control, even these churches are watched constantly by the authorities.
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This of course is not the first time Chinese governments have cracked down on those who would not 'bend the knee.' President Xi Jinping was himself a prisoner under Mao many years ago, though not for attending church. Today he feels free to use similar brutal tactics to stop any who will not accept his dictatorial rule. Such rule lasted for years under Mao, how long can this president remain in power? His support is lessening in the party each time he squeezes opposition, in time honoured Chinese style he will suddenly fall, if a strong man arises within China.
In 1951 the 'China Inland Mission' was removed from China by Mao, the missionaries feared for the churches they left, scattered all over the vast China hinterland. Small and large churches existed in every city, many towns and villages, and they were expected to suffer. Indeed they did! Eventually an 'Official Church' existed in China, all under central control, even the powerful Catholic Church was restricted. However, the vast majority of believers did not exist in these churches. Throughout China the churches grew, not diminished under persecution. Millions among the vast population gave themselves to Jesus and saw the back of Mao and the present prosperity in the land. Of course many suffered, from persecution and through the dubious ideas of Chairman Mao. Chairman Xi will also see similar results now as he attempts to kill of the 'word of God.' He will find, as others before him found, that in time he will disappear yet the church will remain and flourish.
Jesus is not beaten by Chinese or any other President, He is Lord of All.
2 comments:
And not a great deal of news about this in the mainstream press.
Fly, No, it's the wrong people suffering...
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