Results for: Sinicization
ZGBriefs | December 5, 2019
[…] here has been much speculation and anecdotal reporting of what is expected of the church in China in light of the revised religious regulations and call of sinicization of religion. The China Christian Council and Three-Self Patriotic Movement are providing guidelines through a newly announced code of conduct for pastoral staff. Our China Stories: And […]
Churches, Posters, and State Propaganda
Compliance and Appropriation
[…] however, their ability to publicly present an alternative to the official Party ideals is constrained. Since 2018 the Chinese Communist Party has been pursuing a policy of sinicization (中国化) in religious affairs, a process described by government officials in terms of the “four entrances 四进”: Raising the Chinese national flag on church properties Promoting […]
Sovereign among the Nations
[…] Abuse: A Reader's Response to "Leadership Ethics," ChinaSource Blog, July 24. Realistic Advice for Seminary Grads, ChinaSource Blog (CCV), July 23. Reading Romans through Eastern Eyes: A Book Review, ChinaSource Blog, July 22. Persecution and Sinicization in China: A Reading Round-up, ChinaSource Blog, July 19. Subscribe to receive new content by email. Image credit: Whoop005 from Pixabay
ZGBriefs | February 6, 2020
[…] also surfacing of churches cancelling outreach efforts and worship services. Pastors are making use, instead, of various forms of digital media to shepherd their flock. 3 Questions: Sinicization or Chinafication? (February 3, 2020, ChinaSource Blog) This clearly shows Zhongguohua is not about cultural assimilation, but political conformity and obedience. I suggest adopting the literal translation “Chinafication,” a word […]
At the Heart of Our Work
[…] February 10. Praying for Wuhan, ChinaSource Blog (CCV), February 7. The Evolving Narratives, ChinaSource Blog, February 5. Coronavirus News Roundup, ChinaSource Blog (CCV), February 4. 3 Questions: Sinicization or Chinafication? ChinaSource Blog, February 3. Waiting, Praying in His Embrace, ChinaSource Blog, January 31. Serving Effectively in the Face of a Pandemic, ChinaSource Blog, January […]
ZGBriefs | July 25, 2019
[…] on Dec. 14, 2018 on suspicion of "incitement to subvert state power," alongside dozens of church members in a raid that prompted an international outcry. Persecution and Sinicization in China: A Reading Round-up (July 19, 2019, ChinaSource Blog) As was feared, these changes in the past year have led to a significant deterioration in tolerance of religious activity […]
Touring Three-Self Churches
Some Final Thoughts
[…] and 2017-18) were the same, but there were a few key questions that were different. These key questions had to do with the new religious regulations and sinicization. These of course were still in the future in 2011. But if one broadens the focus and understands these as part of the topic of church/state […]
Generational Faithfulness
[…] China: Adapting to a Tighter Political Environment,” appeared in Lausanne Global Analysis · May 2019 · Volume 8 / Issue 3 Jackson Wu’s blog, “7 Reasons Why Sinicization Is Not Rhetoric This Time,” was translated into Dutch and reposted by Reformatorisch Dagblad as “China onderwerpt christenen systematisch aan verchinezing” on May 27. In Case […]
ZGBriefs | May 30, 2019
[…] Confucian culture immersion courses for religious leaders in the sage's hometown as part of a campaign to extend government control over faith communities through a process of sinicization. The ruling Communist Party's United Work Front Department said in a news release issued Monday that the activity was designed to ensure the primacy of traditional […]
God’s Calling
[…] May 7. Reconciliation Is Good, But . . ., ChinaSource Blog, May 6. Belt and Road Initiative: A Reading Roundup, ChinaSource Blog, May 3. 7 Reasons Why Sinicization Is Not Rhetoric This Time, ChinaSource Blog, May 1. Teaching Children to Pray, ChinaSource Blog (CCV), April 30. Life in Motion: A Resource for Those in […]