Pr. prof. Ion Ciungu
“Vă îndemn deci, înainte de toate, să faceţi cereri, rugăciuni, mijlociri, mulţumiri, pentru toţi oamenii,” ... (Epistola întâia către Timotei a Sfântului Apostol Pavel 2,1) https://www.bibliaortodoxa.ro/carte.php?id=78&cap=2
Din
totalul populației Chinei, de 1.412.600.000 de locuitori, conform recensământului din 2021,
51,8% sunt neafiliați religios, 21,9% aparțin de religiile populare chineze, 18,3%
sunt budiști, 5,2% sunt creștini, 2% sunt mahomedani, mai puțin de 1% sunt
hinduși, mai puțin de 1% sunt evrei, mai puțin de 1% aparțin de alte religii.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_China
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_China
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Ghidul cu cele 52 de
săptămâni poate fi găsit pentru a fi descărcat de la următorul link: https://www.opendoorsusa.org/2022-world-watch-list-download/?&utm_source=marketingcloud&utm_medium=email
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Why is China on the 2022 World
Watch List?
Persecution
levels in China have gone up slightly, largely because Christians are facing
increased pressure from the Chinese authorities. In other areas of life, persecution
has remained almost or completely stable, with church life still the place
where Christians face the most persecution.
What is life like for Christians?
Surveillance
in China is among the most oppressive and sophisticated in the world. Church
attendance is rigorously monitored, and many churches are closed down—whether
they are independent or belong to the Three-Self Patriotic Movement (the
officially statesanctioned Protestant church in China). It remains illegal for
under-18s to attend church.
No one under 18 is permitted to attend church in
China.
All
meeting venues had to close during the COVID-19 crisis, but some churches were
forced to remain closed once restrictions began to lift, and were quietly phased
out. Christian leaders are generally the main target of government
surveillance, and a very small number have been abducted. Converts from a
Muslim or Buddhist background from minority ethnic groups arguably face the
most severe violations of religious freedom, because they are persecuted, not
only by the authorities, but also by their families and communities.
Where is God at work in China?
“Herman”
is a Chinese missionary who works in the Chinese Buddhist community. Conversion
from Buddhism can lead to persecution from family and neighborhood, in addition
to pressure from the government on all Chinese Christians. And yet, Herman practices
radical obedience, inspiring in its simplicity. God honored Herman’s faith.
After one outreach, Herman reported: “More than two dozen monks and devout
Buddhists came to Christ!”
How can I pray with Christians in
China?
Day
1: Pray that, despite intense surveillance, faith will flourish in China and
more people will discoverGod’s love.
Day
2: Pray that local Open Doors partners will be able to reach vulnerable
Christians with vital Christian literature, training and fellowship.
Day
3: Ask God to be with converts from Buddhism and Islam, as they are doubly
persecuted.
Day
4: Pray for the authorities in China to recognize the importance of religious
freedom, and allow the church to gather and worship without restrictions.
Day
5: Pray for church leaders who are monitored and harassed for their ministry.
Ask God to give them strength and wisdom.
Day
6: COVID-19 gave Chinese authorities a reason to shut down many churches—and
keep them shut. Ask God to soften the hearts of officials, to allow believers to
worship again.
Day
7: Pray for unity in the Chinese church, that their witness would be powerful
in a place with constant pressure.
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Aici am terminat de adresat invitația de a ne asocia
în rugăciune pentru creștinii din China.
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