China's Religious Crackdown: A Global Concern

China's treatment of religious groups has sparked international criticism. Recently, a U. S. resolution condemned China's actions, highlighting the arrest of 22 pastors and church members, including Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, the founder of Zion Church. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has not responded to this resolution, leaving the fate of those detained uncertain. The resolution's impact remains to be seen, but lawmakers hope it will have lasting effects. They argue that China's suppression of religious freedom is a human rights abuse that must be condemned. The U. S. stands firm against such persecution, emphasizing that respect for basic human rights is crucial for any country aiming to be a global player. China's religious crackdown has been a long-standing issue, with reports indicating that the CCP aims to control religious practices. The Cato Institute reported that China has tried to make churches subordinate to the communist party. Additionally, China has imposed restrictions on religious activities, requiring believers to endorse and implement the country's socialist system. Former Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback has labeled China's oppression of religious liberty a national security threat. He cited a report listing 10 Catholic bishops still detained by the Chinese government. Brownback's remarks, along with the resolution, reflect the U. S. 's decades-long frustration with China's religious freedom violations. The CCP's actions extend to reinterpret or even rewrite religious texts, according to the Cato Institute. This crackdown on religion is seen as a war on faith, one that the CCP cannot win. The international community watches closely, hoping for a change in China's approach to religious freedom.