A secret Chinese directive calls for the destruction of six major house churches.
The directive was uncovered by China Aid Association (CAA). The secret order calls for the six house churches to be dismantled by the end of August. The churches are large, some with more than 1,000 members. Annee Kahler, a spokesperson for CAA, says the move is seen as the first step by the Chinese government to crack down on house churches in Beijing. She believes it will be tough for Christians to find other houses of worship. "In America we have a church on every street corner. It's easy to kind of lose sight of the fact that it is a tremendous honor and privilege for many people to have a house of worship," she notes. "This is a big deal. It's not like you can just move down the street to the next house because that house will also be under fire." CAA is encouraging the Chinese government to revoke the secret directive.
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