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A pastor preaches a sermon.

Regulations on Religious Personnel Issued, to Take Effect in May

The regulations on religious personnel were released by the State Administration for Religious Affairs on February 9.

Pastor Yu's family and his two adopted children, Tian'en and Tianxin

Former-Gangster-Turned-Pastor Spends 1 Million yuan to Save Abandoned Babies

"At the orphanage, I held him in my arms and prayed. While I prayed, I was moved by the Holy Spirit: 'This is your inheritance.' " Pastor Yu Bandong, a pastor in Sanya, China's southernmost Hainan Province, recalled the first scene vividly when he adopted his son Tian'en. The prodigal son used to be part of a "reckless society" in Northeast China, which was a gang of people who wandered about without clear direction, breaking the law. The year 1997 was a turning point in his life. He brought out a knife to cut someone, while his mother had been praying for him.

Wu Yifang, the first Chinese chancellor of Jinling Women's University

Wu Yifang and Jinling Women's College

Wu Yifang, a woman in the history of education in China who experienced many misfortunes while growing up but stood strong, believed in the Lord, and became the chancellor of Jinling Women's College in Nanjing.

Many lanterns are hung to celebrate the Spring Festival.

What is the Difference between Chinese New Year and Passover?

People compare the Passover in Israel with the Lunar New Year in China when every Spring Festival arrives. Of course, this idea is a strategic need to educate non-believers but Christians should be clear and understand that although there are seemingly many similarities between the two festivals, the idea basically cannot stand scrutinizing if given careful consideration. Not only are they irrelevant, but they are even entirely contrary to each other.

Shijiazhuang Gospel Church, Hebei

Scholar's Opinion: Is Coronavirus Outbreak in Shijiazhuang Related to Religion?

Recently, the coronavirus pandemic situation has rebounded in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province. A small number of people with ulterior motives disregarded facts, made up stories, and spread groundless rumors. The story makers associated the spread of the pandemic with religion, causing great confusion in society. Is the pandemic really related to religion? Let’s look at the facts.

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