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Pope Francis signs peace declaration on ‘Human Fraternity’ with Grand Imam

Pope Francis signs peace declaration on ‘Human Fraternity’ with Grand Imam. Really. The Pope and a Grand Imam. Agreeing on the “Human” Fraternity”. At first glance, this is shocking. On second glance, after reading the article from The Catholic Herald, it’s still shocking. After reading comments from North Catholic Texas, on third glance, it’s still shocking.

Now, it’s time to really look into exactly what’s going on here.

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Chinese authorities destroy two Marian shrines – shocking – or expected?

General religion topics in China

Chinese authorities destroy two Marian shrines. Some are probably shocked, since the Vatican just signed a mysterious agreement with China related to having the Communist Party in China appoint Bishops of the Catholic Church in that country. However, if you’ve read China appoints seven Catholic Bishops – did the Pope just sell out underground churches? then you shouldn’t be surprised at all. If anything, this was to be expected.

So Sad. Can you even imagine Paul or any of the Saints from the early church telling people to Wait for better times because the Roman Empire isn’t eternal?

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Does China want to rewrite the Bible?

General religion topics in China

Does China want to rewrite the Bible? Persecution watchdog organization China Aid says yes.

To better control the growth and influence of Christianity, the Chinese government plans to incorporate Buddhist scripture and Confucian teachings into the Bible and edit worship songs to include Chinese characteristics, the head of a persecution watchdog has revealed.

If you’re a regular, you’ve seen articles here on both “government and religion” and specifically on “Chinese Religious Regulations”. It appears that China is about to further strengthen its grip on Christianity in China. This time, it will be by re-translating the Old Testament and re-write commentaries for the New Testament. Details are available from The Gospel Herald.

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China appoints seven Catholic Bishops – did the Pope just sell out underground churches?

General religion topics in China

I want to close with this passage we read earlier. It really says a lot about what’s going on when China appoints seven Catholic Bishops.

2Co 11:13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. 15 It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.

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