Bible Removed From China Bookstores. Crackdown coming.

[Thomas Walker]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-04/bibles-allegedly-pulled-from-chinas-online-book-stores/9616560

[New World Explorer]

In September 2017 China passed "new regulations" regarding "Christian" (more crackdown) religions and it looks like they are start enforcing it.

 

Here are five countries where owning a Bible is dangerous. 

North Korea – In this totalitarian state, the only thing that North Koreans are permitted to worship is the nation's leader, Kim Jong-un. Bibles are banned and those found in possession of one face imprisonment, torture and even death – as do up to three generations of their family.

Somalia – Christians residing in Somalia face constant persecution from radical Islamists and government officials. The prevalence of the Islamic extremist group, al-Shabaab means that believers often practise their faith in extreme secrecy and cannot own Bibles.

Maldives – The Maldives have a reputation for being a luxurious idyll but a Bible can get you into trouble in this paradise. Under the country's strict Islamic laws, importing a Bible is forbidden. There is currently no complete translation of the Bible into Dhivehi, the official language of the tropical nation.

 

Morocco – It's against the law to carry a Bible translated into Arabic in Morocco. Reports of overt Christian persecution are few but Christian children are not given a religious education.

Libya – Like Morocco, Libya has laws against bringing Bibles in the Arabic language into the country. The distribution of Bibles and evangelism is illegal.

Uzbekistan – In this Central Asian dictatorship, high penalties are imposed on those who own Bibles. Authorities are known to detain Christians found in possession of the holy book for "keeping and storing extremist materials with the purpose of further distribution."

https://www.christiantoday.com/article/6-countries-where-owning-a-bible-is-dangerous/84497.htm

 

[Bluebell]

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-04/rwanda-closes-thousands-of-churches-in-bid-for-more-control/9619730

 

Rwanda closes thousands of churches and dozens of mosques in bid for more control

[UpstairsObligation]

54 minutes ago, Samira said:

Rwanda closes thousands of churches and dozens of mosques in bid for more control

 

the president says that it is done because those were phisically unsafe

[Saffron]

Wow.

 

6,000 churches and 100 mosques are suddenly "unsafe"? 

Edited April 4, 2018 by Saffron
Added sentence

[Saffron]

Also of interest from the article about Rwanda's church closings:

 

"The new legislation would require pastors to have a theology degree before they start their own churches so that they teach correct doctrine, said those familiar with the discussions."

[GeordieGirl]

14 hours ago, Gregexplore said:

In September 2017 China passed "new regulations" regarding "Christian" (more crackdown) religions and it looks like they are start enforcing it.

 

Here are five countries where owning a Bible is dangerous. 

North Korea – In this totalitarian state, the only thing that North Koreans are permitted to worship is the nation's leader, Kim Jong-un. Bibles are banned and those found in possession of one face imprisonment, torture and even death – as do up to three generations of their family.

Somalia – Christians residing in Somalia face constant persecution from radical Islamists and government officials. The prevalence of the Islamic extremist group, al-Shabaab means that believers often practise their faith in extreme secrecy and cannot own Bibles.

Maldives – The Maldives have a reputation for being a luxurious idyll but a Bible can get you into trouble in this paradise. Under the country's strict Islamic laws, importing a Bible is forbidden. There is currently no complete translation of the Bible into Dhivehi, the official language of the tropical nation.

 

Morocco – It's against the law to carry a Bible translated into Arabic in Morocco. Reports of overt Christian persecution are few but Christian children are not given a religious education.

Libya – Like Morocco, Libya has laws against bringing Bibles in the Arabic language into the country. The distribution of Bibles and evangelism is illegal.

Uzbekistan – In this Central Asian dictatorship, high penalties are imposed on those who own Bibles. Authorities are known to detain Christians found in possession of the holy book for "keeping and storing extremist materials with the purpose of further distribution."

https://www.christiantoday.com/article/6-countries-where-owning-a-bible-is-dangerous/84497.htm

 

 

As usual, thanks to Jehovah, the Slave is far ahead of these worldly governments .. 943 Languages on JW.org now.  Who needs to carry a physical bible.

 

[Brother_Bliss]

12 hours ago, GeordieGirl said:

As usual, thanks to Jehovah, the Slave is far ahead of these worldly governments .. 943 Languages on JW.org now.  Who needs to carry a physical bible.

 

Yep. There's an app for that. And if the police are coming, you can quickly uninstall the app. And when they leave, just reinstall the app

[Tortuga]

7 hours ago, Dismal_Bliss said:

 

Yep. There's an app for that. And if the police are coming, you can quickly uninstall the app. And when they leave, just reinstall the app

 

Unless the app is blocked..

 

Wait..

Who am I kidding..

If Jehovah wants it available, it WILL be available...