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Chinese Christians persecuted for their faith

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Christians all over the world are celebrating Christmas. But for those in China, it will be difficult to celebrate as openly as they would like… The distrust of official churches, all under the control of the Communist Party, has led to the emergence of underground churches.

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Disagreement

by Anonyme - 21/06/2011 - 21:55

I disagree, Christ was of peace, not war, the Vatican didn't corrupt the bible, furthermore China is not fighting Christ, these people are hoping for him in his name. Atheists can be so stupid sometimes, it's disgusting

Brilliance

by Anonyme - 21/06/2011 - 21:18

This is absolutely brilliant and honourable

Chinese Christians

by Anonyme - 27/12/2009 - 22:58

Imagine a religion coming to your country and inserting itself to bring about major changes to your beliefs and morals? I feel that christians should walk warily before proclaiming that kind of change where it's not wanted. Who do the Christians think they are to do that? How many have been killed in Christ's name, by Christians? The Bible has been perverted by the Vatican and we still buy into the greatest scam ever! Leave China as China, as they have the right to protect themselves, by any means.

Christianity

by Anonyme - 24/12/2009 - 17:46

For fifteen centuries Christianity has controlled the lives of people in the West, and look at the mess that it has created.
The Chinese would be uncommonly wise to learn from our history and act accordingly.

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