Results for: Sinicization
The Path of Christian Literature in China
Literature and art are indispensable parts of Christian culture. As Chinese Christians grapple with the issue of Sinicization, this article discusses what it means to have Christian elements in literature and art and the implications for society and evangelism.
A Remembrance of Things Past
What might the Xi'an stele tell us today about Christianity and the government’s Sinicization policies.
Securitization of Everything
[…] lens as a potential threat to China’s stability and healthy development. In the religious sphere this concern about foreign involvement is often articulated as part of the Sinicization program for religion.5 Many churches and individuals have set up domestic NGOs to live out their faith in society and love their neighbors in a way […]
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Where Is the Chinese Missionary Movement Headed in the New Era?
[…] movement headed? This article looks at the future of China’s missionary movement from three perspectives: the assimilation of ethnic groups with the state and the Party, the Sinicization of religion, and the increased use of grid-based management. Ethnic Groups-Party-State Assimilation In November 2012, at the First Plenum of the 18th Party Congress, Xi Jinping […]
Half a Dozen Plenums
[…] must be Chinese in orientation and provided active guidance for the adaptation of religions to socialist society.2 Perhaps a more complete answer would be “a continuation of Sinicization.” The Chinese text for this small section uses the words “中国化” which is also often translated as “Sinicization.” A lot has been written about Sinicization in […]
Reading Tea Leaves from the 2021 National Religious Work Conference
[…] to keep religion in check, from the Women’s Federation to the workers’ unions. The speech is filled with verbs like analyzing, preparing, and understanding, but mentions “ Sinicization” only twice. Sinicization was still relatively young as a concept, so this isn’t entirely surprising. From 2021 Onward Looking forward, Chinese President and Chinese Communist Party […]
Christianity in Post-Pandemic China
Navigating the Shifting Landscape
[…] intensified persecution. The pressures they face manifest in disruptions to gatherings, restrictions on religious activities, and the exile of foreign missionaries. Anticipated Trends (2024–2028) in the Official Sinicization Agenda In the next five years, the Sinicization agenda is anticipated to persist. Registered churches, despite their official recognition, will face intensified pressure to implement this […]
Towards Authentic Contextualization
A Reader Responds
[…] And so I ask: how will importing and amplifying these Protestant divisions and conflicts help Chinese Christians navigate the complex challenges of the government’s demand for “ Sinicization”? Does not the import of these Western debates hurt the authentic contextualization of the Christian faith in China where Christianity continues to be viewed by many […]
5 Important Issues for 2020
[…] gives five topics that are likely to be issues of particular concern for Christians in 2020. Five Things Christians Should Pay Attention to in 2020 1. The Sinicization of Christianity The sinicization of Christianity has been a hot topic in churches these few years, as well as a controversial topic. But no matter what […]
A Book for Understanding China’s Registered Church
[…] with us in the future. The book has seven chapters: We Are Christ’s Church! Change and Challenges Church-State Relations—Who’s in Charge? A New Reality The Debate over Sinicization The Great Divide Strengths and Weaknesses In the first chapter, Ten Harmsel provides an introduction to the registered church, addressing such questions as core doctrines, structure, […]