2007: Christian Persecution in Atheist China
China is stepping up it's anti Christian activities.
China's Christians Face More Persecution
"The Beijing Olympics are now eight days away, but as China prepares for the games, Christians are facing more persecution.
Religious freedom activists say the Chinese government is cracking down on house churches in the name of Olympic security."
Apparently preemptive bigotry and abuse of Christians is being done for "security reasons" in preparation for the Olympics.
"Activists say the Chinese government has jailed bookstore owner She Wee-Hahn, fearing he may stir up trouble during the games.
And Wee-Hahn is not alone.
"Everything is far from okay in China and the wall is still there when it comes to individual liberties and human rights," Congressman Zach Womp explained.
The Congressional Human Rights Caucus and freedom activists say the Chinese government has raided numerous house churches, beaten pastors and interrogated Christians in an effort to avoid any Olympic trouble.
"Repressive measures targeting religious communities have a long history in China, but new measures put in place to maintain so-called social harmony during the Olympics raise the prospect that China will continue to step up repression during and after the games," one activist said."
Very disturbing.
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Ronnie James Dio ~ Holy Diver
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