Does China want to rewrite the Bible?
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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