Religious Seminar in Australia: Focusing on the Current Situation of Religious Persecution in China

    On April 4, 2018, a seminar was held at the Chapel of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture in Canberra at 3 p.m. local time, the topic of which is Religion and the State in the People’s Republic of China. During the seminar, the current difficulties faced by China’s religious beliefs under the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) dictatorial rule were discussed. Many renowned professors and scholars from the UK, the US and Italy were invited and attended this seminar, and some of them delivered speeches, in which they talked about the current situation of religious persecution in China. Some scholars and professors revealed the facts of the CCP’s brutal persecution of The Church of Almighty God (CAG), and appealed to people to focus on the problems encountered by CAG Christians when they apply for asylum.

 

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There is no way of eternal life within the Bible; if man holds to the Bible and worships it, then they will not obtain eternal life.

 

Gospel Is Being Spread!

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An Analysis of Rejections of Chinese Christians’ Asylum Applications—Professor Raffaella Di Marzio

    In recent years, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has continued to escalate its persecution of Protestant and Catholic home churches, and listed The Church of Almighty God as a particular target for its oppression, carrying out widespread arrests and persecution. Many Christians have had no choice but to leave their homes behind and become itinerant, and some have even been forced to flee to democratic countries overseas to seek political asylum. Consequently, the outside world has gradually come to know the truth of the persecution they’ve suffered, causing great concern on the part of some international human rights experts, religious scholars, and professors; they have also made appeals on behalf of these Christians who have fled. However, the governments of some democratic countries have disregarded the truth of the CCP government’s persecution of Christians as well as international society’s condemnation of the CCP, rejecting Christians’ asylum applications with a variety of reasons. This has resulted in a very low acceptance rate of Chinese Christian asylum seekers in Europe. Some have received removal orders and some have even been sent back to China. Professor Raffaella Di Marzio, who is in charge of the Center for Studies on Freedom of Religion, Belief and Conscience in Italy, has researched and analyzed the issue of the rejection of persecuted Christians’ political asylum applications by some democratic governments. Recommendation：Only God’s Judgment and Chastisement in the Last Days Is His Critical, Decisive Work for Saving Mankind
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The Lies of Communism Account of the CCP's Brainwashing Review | CCP Tortures Christians Mentally

The Lies of Communism Account of the CCP's Brainwashing Review | CCP Tortures Christians Mentally

    Hello. Greetings, everyone! Welcome to this edition of Movie Reviews. The movie that we recommend for you today is The Lies of Communism: Account of the CCP’s Brainwashing. Here’s the background of the story: Chinese Communist Party has set up many brainwashing classes all over China, in which they forcibly conduct communist ideological reform upon Christians. Though there is a difference of only one word between the title of this movie and “The Manifesto of Communism,” the word “manifesto” replaced with the word “lies,” not only is the meaning very different, but a great deal of suspense is created for the audience. Why is it said that the communism as promoted by the Communist Party is “lies”? What story does the movie tell? Rather than talk about it further, let’s watch the film.

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Movie Review | Child, Come Back Home—How an Internet-Addicted Boy Successfully Turns His Life Around

The Church of Almighty God | Movie Review | Child, Come Back Home—How an Internet-Addicted Boy Successfully Turns His Life Around 

    Hello everyone! Thank you for turning into this episode of Movie Reviews. Movies with faith-related themes have gained more and more concern in recent years. In this movie, the protagonist goes through ups and downs but eventually comes out from his plight by relying on God. It is sure to bring hope to and touch many people who are awash in confusion. This is the kind of movie that “Child, Come Back Home” is. Since this movie’s release, it has received one award and commendation after another at film festivals in a number of countries including India and the U.S. At the U.S. Christian Film Festival, it won multiple awards, including “Best Educational Film.” It tells the story of the high school student Li Xinguang who becomes lost in online games and slowly loses himself. After undergoing many twists and turns, through the guidance of God’s words, Li Xinguang finally sees through the essence and the harm of online games, and is able to give up his toxic addiction, return to the house of God, and embark on the path of a life of light. It’s a true moving story!

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The Significance and Practice of Prayer

Massimo Introvigne | Part 2 : Analyzing the CCP's Rumors Against The Church of Almighty God

The Church of Almighty God | Massimo Introvigne | Part 2 : Analyzing the CCP's Rumors Against The Church of Almighty God 

    As is well known, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) seized power through lies and violence, and it relies on lies and violence to maintain its power. The CCP’s rule is nothing but lies, violence, and murder. The CCP propagates atheism, regarding religion as the spiritual opium of the people. Christians preach the gospel and witness for God to carry out God’s will, but the CCP condemns such righteous deeds as abandoning and breaking up their families, and arrests and imprisons Christians on various false charges. In mainland China, Christians from various house churches, particularly from CAG, suffer brutal oppression and persecution for the sake of their religious belief, some of whom were left disabled or died. Many Christians have gone into exile and were rendered homeless with their families scattered. Countless Christian families have been thus broken! In this episode, we have invited Professor Massimo Introvigne, an Italian scholar of new religious movements, founder and managing director of Center for Studies on New Religions, to talk about why the CCP oppresses and persecutes The Church of Almighty God, whether the CCP’s accusations against The Church of Almighty God are true, and who is the main culprit behind the breakdown of Christian families, and so on. The truth will be uncovered, and the CCP’s cruel and evil essence against God that wins fame through deceiving the public and fights against justice will be exposed. Please stay tuned!

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Massimo Introvigne | Part 1 : How Chinese Regime Persecutes Christians—Lies and Violence

As is well known, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) seized power through lies and violence, and it relies on lies and violence to maintain its power. The CCP’s rule is nothing but lies, violence, and murder. The CCP propagates atheism, regarding religion as the spiritual opium of the people. Christians preach the gospel and witness for God to carry out God’s will, but the CCP condemns such righteous deeds as abandoning and breaking up their families, and arrests and imprisons Christians on various false charges. In mainland China, Christians from various house churches, particularly from CAG, suffer brutal oppression and persecution for the sake of their religious belief, some of whom were left disabled or died. Many Christians have gone into exile and were rendered homeless with their families scattered. Countless Christian families have been thus broken! In this episode, we have invited Professor Massimo Introvigne, an Italian scholar of new religious movements, founder and managing director of Center for Studies on New Religions, to talk about why the CCP oppresses and persecutes The Church of Almighty God, whether the CCP’s accusations against The Church of Almighty God are true, and who is the main culprit behind the breakdown of Christian families, and so on. The truth  will be uncovered, and the CCP’s cruel and evil essence against God that wins fame through deceiving the public and fights against justice will be exposed. Please stay tuned!

 

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Rosita Šorytė: Asylum Should be Granted to Christian Refugees Based on Objective Information

The Church of Almighty God| Rosita Šorytė: Asylum Should be Granted to Christian Refugees Based on Objective Information 

    Since the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) took power, it has never ceased in persecuting religious beliefs. The CCP has openly designated Christianity and Catholicism as cults, and the Bible as a cult book. Countless copies of it have been confiscated and burned. Since 1995, the CCP has included many house churches, including The Church of Almighty God (CAG), in cult lists and began its open repression and persecution. After Xi Jinping took office, the CCP has intensified its crackdown on Christianity, in particular The Church of Almighty God. It even deploys armed police to carry out maniacal repression and arrests, and also uses all kinds of media to manipulate public opinion and discredit The Church of Almighty God. CAG Christians had to flee overseas to escape the persecution of the CCP and applied for asylum in democracies. However, governments of countries such as South Korea, France, and Italy do not acknowledge the fact that these Christians are persecuted and refuse to grant them asylum. What are the reasons behind it? In the episode, we have invited Ms. Rosita Šorytė as our guest, who is a former Lithuanian diplomat and currently the president of International Observatory of Religious Liberty of Refugees (ORLIR). She will analyze and talk about the reasons why these democratic countries refuse to grant CAG Christians refugee status, such as the fake news manufactured by the CCP, the refugee crisis in Europe, and economic pressure exerted by China. Please stay tuned!

 

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Friendship Gathering Held by Christians of The Church of Almighty God Wins Widespread Acclaim

The Church of Almighty God Christians Participate in City Beautification Volunteer Event in Rome

On December 19, 2017, Christians of  The Church of Almighty God organized a distinctive friendship gathering and invited staff and volunteers from the Il giardino degli aromi organization, Zona 8 Solidale association and Naga organization as well as local human rights lawyers to attend, with approximately 60 people there. During the event, Christians of The Church of Almighty God not only showed video recordings and photos taken as mementos of them participating in a variety of human rights events, religious events and charity events, but also performed wonderful songs and dance performances for the participants. Their sincerity and faith won praise from the distinguished guests and attracted attention and praise from local people and some organizations. This event raised awareness among participants about The Church of Almighty God and enhanced friendships between them.

French Authorities Deporting Church of Almighty God Members: Accomplice of Persecution - Eric Roux

The Church of Almighty God | French Authorities Deporting Church of Almighty God Members: Accomplice of Persecution - Eric Roux 

    On March 1, 2018, during the 37th session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, the Coordination of the Associations and Individuals for Freedom of Conscience (CAP LC) organized a Side Event on the denial of religious freedom in China and the case of The Church of Almighty God (CAG). Because of the snow in Geneva, the airport was closed and Mr. Eric Roux, the president of EIFRF (European Interreligious Forum for Religion Freedom), was absent and Mr. Ivan Arjona-Pelado, the president of Foundation for the Improvement of Life Culture and Society, read a report written by Mr. Eric Roux in the event.

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Christian Feng Aixia’s Account of Her Experience of the CCP’s Cruel Persecution

The Church of Almighty God | Christian Feng Aixia’s Account of Her Experience of the CCP’s Cruel Persecution 

    Feng Aixia accepted Almighty God’s kingdom gospel in 2006. She was arrested by the CCP police when preaching the gospel in 2014. During the interrogation, the police stripped her off, slapped her on the face, beat her with electric batons, pulled one of her hands back over the shoulder and the other hand up along the back before cuffing them together, etc., torturing her in various kinds of ways. In the end, she was detained for fourteen days on the charge of preaching the gospel illegally and disturbing the social order. After her release, unable to bear the threat and control of the CCP, she was forced to leave her home and flee everywhere.

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Evidential Fact: Asylum Should Be Granted to The Church of Almighty God Christians - Rosita Šorytė

The Church of Almighty God | Evidential Fact: Asylum Should Be Granted to The Church of Almighty God Christians - Rosita Šorytė  

    On March 1, 2018, during the 37th session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, the Coordination of the Associations and Individuals for Freedom of Conscience (CAP LC) organized a Side Event on the denial of religious freedom in China and the case of The Church of Almighty God (CAG). Ms. Rosita Šorytė, a former Lithuanian diplomat who is currently president of ORLIR (International Observatory of Religious Freedom of Refugees), made a presentation in the event.

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Spanish Friends Attended the New Year's Entertainment Party of Chinese Christians

Spanish Friends Attended the New Year's Entertainment Party of Chinese Christians

    On February 17, 2018, Christians from The Church of Almighty God in Spain hosted an evening gathering in Madrid’s Fuenlabrada with the theme of “We gather together here.” The purpose of the event was for friends of different nationalities to gain a greater understanding of The Church of Almighty God and to promote friendship between these groups. Unlike the events held the previous two years, that evening over a dozen international friends were invited, including: Cynthia, a representative from the Todo Mejorar Foundation; Elahi, chairman of Valientes Banglas; Manuel, chairman of the European Citizens’ Anti-Corruption Association; Sagrario, manager of the San Lorenzo Center. It was a joyful gathering in celebration of the lunar new year.

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California, USA Joint Efforts to Promote Worldwide Freedom of Belief at Freedom of Religion Seminar

The Church of Almighty God | California, USA Joint Efforts to Promote Worldwide Freedom of Belief at Freedom of Religion Seminar 

    In spite of the fact that freedom of religion is a universal value, there are people in some countries and regions who not only lack this freedom and right, but even continue to suffer from persecution as well as unjust prosecution or imprisonment. February 15, 2018, a seminar with the theme of “Religious Liberty as a Global Problem” was convened at the University Club of the University of Southern California. The purpose of this event was to further mutual understanding between different religious groups and jointly promote freedom of religion. In attendance were well-known religion experts, religious studies professors, as well as delegates of various religious groups from countries such as the USA, Italy, France, and Mexico, totaling over 20 participants. Christians from The Church of Almighty God were also invited to participate.

 

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Movie Review | Finding a Harbor for the Soul: Understand the Film Where Is My Home in 6 Minutes

The Church of Almighty God | Movie Review | Finding a Harbor for the Soul: Understand the Film Where Is My Home in 6 Minutes 

    Recommended: Where Is My Home (English Dubbed / Full Movie)：https://youtu.be/moHa5xIOZ18 This film was adapted from a Christian’s real-life experiences; this moving story is full of twists and turns and profoundly meaningful.

  The director related this story by combining an overt storyline with a covert storyline, delving into a deeper understanding of “home.” In the overt storyline, tragedy befalls the protagonist Wenya—her parents divorce when she’s two years old and establish separate households. She lives with her father, but her stepmother refuses to tolerate her. Her mother is constantly busy with her own business and has no time to look after her. Little Wenya is constantly bounced around between her father, her mother, and the homes of friends and relatives. After growing up, she and her father come to rely heavily upon each other, but she is faced with one misfortune after another. Just when her college entrance exams are right around the corner, her mother has a stroke, and her father has late-stage liver cancer; she has no choice but to enlist the help of friends and relatives, but they all drift away, one after another. Wenya falls into very difficult circumstances … Wenya’s paintings serve as important props in the film. They appear a number of times from beginning to end as an emotional expression, reflecting the process of change she undergoes deep in her heart and furthering the development of the plot. At first her paintings show the four-person family living together happily, but later she and her father appear on one piece of paper while her mother and sister appear on another. The happy family was split into two. When Wenya asks her sister in her childlike way, “Why do all the other kids only have one home, but we have two?” her sister places the two pieces of paper together and says, “Here, now we’re all together.” The two children’s innocent dialogue is starkly contrasted with the cruelty of reality, inspiring love and affection for Wenya in audience’s hearts. And providing more food for thought: As modern society continues to focus on money more and more, affections between relatives and friends become more indifferent, and social phenomena such as left-behind children and old empty-nesters become more serious. What do these things really mean for humanity?

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