Resources on Church and State

ChinaSource Blog Posts

“Sinicization” of Christianity—Understanding the Contexts

A look at the political, rhetorical, historical, and theological contexts of sinicization. 

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National People’s Congress

A Reading Round-up

Reporting and analysis of the "Two Meetings," and a video. 

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The Year of Living Sensitively

Being aware of this year's sensitive anniversaries will be helpful in understanding events in China as they unfold.

Chinese Church Voices

Clarifying the Boundary between Church and State

Unified with the historic Christ who humbled himself, the church should be humble and suffering in this generation, bearing witness for the gospel. Only such a path is the true path of the cross of the Chinese church.

Chinese Church Voices

The Kingship of Christ

Looking at the boundary of church and state from this perspective, the church holds fast to its heavenly citizenship in a prominent manner, but holds fast to its outward rights in an inconspicuous manner.

Chinese Church Voices

The Nature of the Church

"I agree with the principle of separation of church and state. However, this is simply a concept. It is not sufficient to help us face complicated church-state relationships. We must carefully, diligently study the Bible. How is the church to exist in this world?"

Chinese Church Voices

The Boundary between the Church and State

Over the past year, prominent house churches in China were shut down by government authorities stirring up questions about how the church and state in China should interact. How can the church be the church in this environment? Where is the line between the church and the state?

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Sorting Rumor from Fact?

Look for the Red Chop

Distinguishing facts from rumors is never an easy endeavor, but it is even more difficult in China, where official information is often lacking.

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Sinicization: China Only for the Chinese

Sinicization attempts to close the Chinese mind to all that is not CCP-approved and to once again shut the window on the world.

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Red Lines

Seeking to understand and pray for Early Rain Covenant Church. 

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The Challenge of Being the Church in China

Being the church in China is a growing challenge. Are registered churches affected? How are they responding?

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Old Rhetoric, New Normal

What's really new in the "new normal" of today's China?

Chinese Church Voices

Responding in a Time of Testing

As Christians in China enter a "tumultuous time," a brother stresses the need for a peaceful stance towards authorities and the danger of spreading rumors.

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Religion Returning to the Center

For a deeper understanding of some of the issues facing the church in China today, check out this e-journal from Germany.

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3 Questions: Being Theologically Prepared

A conversation with Dr. Carsten Vala of Loyola University on the current situation of the church in China.

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Christians United For China

A call to prayer for the church in China.

Chinese Church Voices

Regulating the Internet

The State Administration for Religious Affairs releases draft regulations calling for strict control over online religious content.

Chinese Church Voices

A New Tool for Suppressing Churches?

Rental leases being used to suppress Chinese house churches.

Chinese Church Voices

Flying the Flag

Official religious groups propose the national flag be displayed at places used for religious activities. 

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China’s New Approach to Religion

Implications for the Church

What are the new challenges facing Christians in China?