In a shocking move, the Chinese government is attempting to rewrite the Bible, incorporating socialist values and removing passages that don’t align with communist beliefs. This new version of the Bible will be forced on Chinese Christians, who are already facing intense persecution.
According to reports, the revised Bible will include changes such as portraying Jesus as a murderer. In one example, a revised version of John 8 says Jesus stoned a woman who had sinned, contradicting the original scripture.
The Chinese government’s goal is to control the church and co-opt Christianity to serve the party’s interests. However, one Chinese pastor has stated that the government is “doomed to lose” in their attempt to control the church.
This move is seen as an escalation of the Chinese government’s persecution of Christians, who have been facing increasing restrictions and crackdowns in recent years. The move has sparked widespread condemnation from Christian leaders and human rights groups around the world.
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