China Forces All Religious Buildings to Fly Communist Flag

Jim
Society & Culture
China

According to the state newspaper, the proposal to make all buildings fly the flag came from “the country’s major religious associations.” China recognizes only five religions legally—Protestant Christianity, Catholic Christianity, Islam, Taoism, and Buddhism—and has established government-recognized “patriotic” institutions that govern each. Chinese citizens who wish to worship outside of government institutions are considered criminals. Beijing has increased its persecution of unofficial “house” churches and home worship under Communist Party leader Xi Jinping.

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Andrew K
Fri, 08/03/18 9:36 am

Although I obviously disagree with this decision, the Breitbart headline is rather misleading.
The flag isn’t the flag of the Communist Party per se, but rather of the modern Chinese nation (which is of course ruled by the CP, but the distinction is not insignificant). “CHINA FORCES ALL RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS TO FLY NATIONAL FLAG” is clearly not as incendiary, however.

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Andrew K
Fri, 08/03/18 10:20 am

[Jim]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_China

I know what it represents historically, Jim. But it’s a mistake to think that it represents that to most Chinese. The vast majority simply see it as their national flag. Even the colors themselves can be understood as colors with strong cultural significance to the Chinese people.

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Ron Bean
Fri, 08/03/18 10:32 am

I’m glad we live in a country where the government doesn’t force us to fly our national flag in our churches! We do it voluntarily and if we choose to not display the flag the only thing we have to fear is…………….. (SMILE)

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