Is China the future of Christianity?

Ever since Deng Xiaoping's relaxation of the Chinese Communist party's (CCP) suppression of religious practice in the late 1970s, Christianity has flourished in China. This has been an unexpected phenomenon, as it has been a story largely unheralded by the western media. While figures are patchy, it is estimated that the Christian missionaries (of whom the first were the Nestorians as far back as the Tang dynasty in the seventh century) that were expelled from the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1949 left behind about half a million people baptised – the majority of whom were Catholics. Today, estimates of Christians range between 40 million and 100 million.

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Richard

The PRC probably has it right: Encourage the development of the Christian work ethic to aid growth in the economic sector,

but keep close tabs on Christians to maintain PRC control of the political sector. All of this,however, is hardly going unnoticed

by the Lord Who will ultimately work a major good from it all.
Ed Kies

Have a SUPER SATURDAY!

The Day that GOD withholds NO GOOD THING From His Children!

Oh Taste and SEE that the Lord is GOOD!

He will ONLY Give that which is GOOD unto His Children!

Every GOOD and Perfect Gift comes down from Above,

from Our Father-God with whom there is No Variableness

nor Shadow of Turning!!

God is GOOD, He Loves You, REAL GOOD!! He will Do You GOOD!

& God NEVER CHANGES HIS MIND!!

Have a SUPER SATURDAY!!

"Daddy's Home!" The Little Boy Runs to the door Shouting..

He Launches Himself into the air and Flies into His Daddy's Outstretched Arms!.. I Love You Daddy!.. What did you Bring me Today?

In that Moment, He Will GLADLY Give His Son ANYTHING!

He will Empty His Pockets for that Little Boy!..

Have You Launched Yourself into Daddy-God's Arms Today??..

He LOVES You Soooo Much!

He will Withhold No GOOD Thing From YOU!

A Father and Daughter are walking the Carnival Mid-way..

Presently the Warm Sweet Aroma of FRESH Cotton Candy Fills the air.. He feels Her small Delicate Hand Slip into His..

She Looks up at Her Daddy, Eyes Sparkling & Smiles..

In THAT Moment.. ANYTHING She Desires is Hers..

Cotton Candy? Ice Cream? Rides? Games? ANYTHING!.. EVERYTHING! The FATHER Will Withhold No GOOD Thing from Her…

Have You taken God's Hand Today?
- Derek Sloan
  
  Hi Ed,
  
  Saturday is a special day I'm enjoying it right now :) Happy Sabbath.
  
  Derek
- Jeff Dixon
  
  Holding non exisitent hands. Now that is a neat trick
Steve Egidio

China is NOT the future of the Christian faith and never will be — JESUS CHRIST IS!!
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