The Chinese Government have banned children from attending churches in the country. This is in a bid to tighten their grip on religious activities. The new directive by the Government also prohibits children from attending religious sermons and other related activities across China.
This control on churches in the country started several years ago when places of worship were told to remove crosses from their buildings in Zhejiang Province.
A researcher for Amnesty International, William Nee, who spoke to MailOnline UK, said, that the move reflects the tightening control of religion in “particular Islam and Christianity under the present administration” in the Asian country. She added, “In an important speech on religion last year, the President, Xi Jinping, said that young people must study science, believe in science and develop a ‘correct’ worldview and set of values. “It could be that the government is concerned that young people going to church or religious activities may challenge their monopoly on truth and the government’s ability to instill its own historical narratives and worldview through the public education system.” Guys, what do you think? ...
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Jesse Osayande Vucinic Ehiagwina
The greatest killings in the world have been committed by in the name of Christianity
Endy Edeson
Becky: What do you mean by that? It's all about personal interest. nothing else. @Jesse, if only people can live as one without bringing in what they've been taught from childhood
Jesse Osayande Vucinic Ehiagwina
Endy, that's impossible. We're guided by our influences and religion is a huge influence