Churches ordered closed during Olympics

[GloryB]

An organization founded by a man who escaped from China after being persecuted for his Christian faith says it has uncovered a secret Chinese government document demanding that churches shut their doors for 90 days around the Beijing Olympics.

"Should church members violate these rules they will be subject to the disciplinary actions of the Chinese government," said the report from China Aid Association, an organization dedicated to helping persecuted Christians.

"Pastors were forced to sign a written agreement that they would not participate in religious services while the Olympic Games are taking place in China," the organization said.

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Churches ordered closed during Olympics
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I wonder why they picked 90 days since the Olympics are only a couple of weeks?

[Bloodbought]

The chinese authorities have also moved a number of pastors out of the area during the games. They obviously do not want the media to talk to them or to report on Christian activities in China.