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What I’m reading
I'm currently reading Richard Burger's book Behind the Red Door: Sex in China. It is a very interesting look at a subject that is rarely discussed with expats (or anyone else).
Tag Archives: Christianity
Eastern Lightning may be a cult, but they still have rights
As you’ve likely already heard, thousands of doomsday predictors have been arrested throughout China as part of the “evil cult” Eastern Lightning. Unfortunately many Chinese Christians are willing to dismiss them as a cult and agree with their treatment, but … Continue reading
Posted in christianity, Current Events
Tagged China, Christianity, communist, Eastern Lightning, Falun Gong, Guangxi, Qinghai, Taiping Rebellion
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Chinese Christians are filling vital roles in their communities (and a rant)
In my visits to rural villages in China I have been impressed by the ability of local churches to identify needs, and design projects to meet them. Often these projects rely solely on volunteers and donations from believers. Today I want … Continue reading
Posted in christianity, Development, Rural Life
Tagged AIDS, China, Christ, Christian, Christianity, Christianity in China, Jesus, Three-Self Patriotic Movement
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“They monitor our phones and email” – talking with a provincial church leader
Continued from yesterday My pleasant chat with the happy rural Christians was almost the complete opposite from my chat with one of the ministers of that province’s Christian Council (the governing branch of the officially recognized church). Perhaps that was … Continue reading
Posted in christianity, Life in China, Rural Life
Tagged Bible, Bo Xilai, China, Christian, Christianity, Crystal Cathedral, Government, Three-Self Patriotic Movement
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Seeing Red in China 