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  • CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need to remind people of some basic principles in debating on this site. We need to be civil when we express differences in opinion. No personal attacks. Avoid you, your statements. Don't characterize an entire political party with comparisons to Fascism or Communism or other extreme movements that committed atrocities. CF is not the place for broad brush or blanket statements about groups and political parties. Put the broad brushes and blankets away when you come to CF, better yet, put them in the incinerator. Debate had no place for them. We need to remember that people that commit acts of violence represent themselves or a small extreme faction.

Pray for those persecuted by Communism in China.

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More than 30 pastors, ministers and Christian leaders have been detained, or placed under house arrest in the latest crackdown on churches in China.

Release Internationalpartners report simultaneous raids across seven provinces this month, targeting dozens of unregistered congregations. Those arrested include Pastor Jin Mingri, founder of the influential Zion Church network.

‘Today, we are witnessing the most extensive and coordinated wave of persecution against urban independent house churches in China in over four decades,’ our partners said, adding that the government’s actions are ‘a stark reminder that the Chinese Communist Party remains determined to eradicate any form of independent civil faith community that does not submit to state control.’

Pray for those recently arrested: for their health and well-being and for perseverance in their faith.

Pray for the families and friends of those currently being detained: for God’s grace and comfort in their lives at this time.
Pray for the continued impact of the gospel in China: that God will bring many more Chinese citizens to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.
 
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