Christians in China are being forced to adhere to revised regulations on religion that were implemented in February which has led to strict government controls on their everyday lives, and have been warned about a “red line” they must not cross.
The state-approved Henan Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association and Henan Catholic Administration Commission have recently sent out a letter to believers, warning them that religious buildings will be closed by Communist Party authorities unless they adhere to all the new rules.
Some of the most notable restrictions prohibit parents from bringing their children to church, while religious venues are banned from holding training sessions. Both directives are part of the “principle of religion and education separation” outlined by the Religious Affairs Regulations.
“It was only propaganda and education previously, but now there is a red line, a high-pressure line, so take it seriously,” the circular warned, according to an article in Ucanews.com on Wednesday.
Catholic churchgoers have said that representatives of the Religious Affairs Bureau of Huiji district have been ordering all youth to leave church mass, with local officials…
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