According to Xinhua, a Chinese state-run news agency, the Chinese government intends to rewrite and retranslate religious texts such as the Bible and the Quran to ‘reflect socialist values.’ This follows the controversial crackdowns on the Muslim Uighur minority living in the western province of Xinjiang as well as persecution of Christians in the country. […]
Disciple of Jesus, married to Peggy, with 5 grown up children, 7 grand children, ex-Canadian Armed Forces and residing in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. a.k.a. "Papa"
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This is not funny. It has serious implications. They should either accept the Bible as it is or leave it alone.
Heartily agree but I don’t think China’s socialist values are open to that suggestion. That kind of nips any suggestions for reconsideration in the bud so to speak.
I suppose this kind of thing will continue to escalate until the Lord returns, but it is shows how powerful the Word of God is, if a government feels it’s too risky to allow the people to have access to it as it was written. The Scriptures free people from sin and fear, and provide hope, something many governments think is a danger to their continued rule.
This is not funny. It has serious implications. They should either accept the Bible as it is or leave it alone.
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Heartily agree but I don’t think China’s socialist values are open to that suggestion. That kind of nips any suggestions for reconsideration in the bud so to speak.
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Throughout the history of mankind many have attempted …
Psalm 119:89 “Forever, O LORD, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens.”
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Crazy
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That’s one word for it! Wishing you and yours a blessed New Year Jim! Worthy is the Lamb!
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Likewise to you brother Bruce
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I suppose this kind of thing will continue to escalate until the Lord returns, but it is shows how powerful the Word of God is, if a government feels it’s too risky to allow the people to have access to it as it was written. The Scriptures free people from sin and fear, and provide hope, something many governments think is a danger to their continued rule.
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Unfortunately I think you’re right Candice. Blessings.
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