'Purge against Christians' Underway in China as Persecution Ramps Up

Lindsay Elizabeth : May 22, 2018
Faithwire.com

"Many schools in Wenzhou are investigating the religious backgrounds of students. Firstly, they find out if the parents are Catholics or Christians. Then, they find out the names, home addresses and addresses of their workplaces. Finally, they will show up in your house and ask you to renounce your religious belief." -an anonymous Christian

[Faithwire.com] It feels like every day we are hearing more news about China increasing persecution on the Christian community. (Photo: Chinese Christians/ Credit: ChinaAid.org)

Abuses are escalating to unprecedented levels as we're seeing a full out "purge against Christians" in the Zhejiang province in Eastern China perpetrated by the government, according to organizations monitoring the situation on the ground.

ChinaAid, a watchdog group, stated that local governments are stepping up and taking charge of the persecution and outlaw of Christianity.

The government has banned all kinds of religious meetings, meaning no church services, no Bible studies, and no prayer meetings. Not only are they banning religious events but they are calling for people to renounce their faith, particularly in Jesus Christ...

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