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1. #1
   On August 7th, 2007 at 12:34 pm, Pulchritudinous Patriot said:

   The heart can harden against God, as we are seeing with the steady decline in worship in Europe. However, wherever a door is closed a window is most surely open. Satan may run loose in this world, but he will never control it.

2. #2
   On August 7th, 2007 at 12:35 pm, DarkKnight said:

   God Bless them. I just pray that these Christians are able to practice their religion freely and openly (just as everyone should be). However that stands as a far greater challenge in China than the U.S. at the current time.

   Interesting article though MM.

3. #3
   On August 7th, 2007 at 12:40 pm, Kevin from Ohio in Virginia said:

   Very interesting.

   All cultures have developed and undergone changes through the centuries, but this one seems like one of the most rapid for several reasons.

   1. The prevalence of birth control in Europe (primarily western Europe) among Caucasians.

   2. The rapid growth in the population of people of middle eastern descent in Europe, including (perhaps especially) in France and the UK.

   3. The religious vacuum that China has been since the commies took over. It seems only natural that as the Chinese government slowly relaxes the stranglehold it has on its people that Christianity would spread like wildfire.

   I could see this happening. How amazing to see such rapid change, perhaps in my own lifetime.

4. #4
   On August 7th, 2007 at 12:46 pm, zorro said:

   Another example of God’s infinite Mercy.

5. #5
   On August 7th, 2007 at 12:51 pm, walterc said:

   In addition to the rapid growth of Christianity, I’m curious as to how the government will respond to the growth in practicing muslims. The article specifically mentioned Saudi Arabia (i.e. Wahabbi) schools opening up in NW China. As we all know, Wahabbi is the Arabic word for Jihad against all non-muslim governments/societies.

   Given the Chinese Governments lack of tolerance for rebellion, and the Wahabbi penchant for causing trouble in non-muslim society, how long before the violence begins to spread to China?

   On the upside, that is a lot of Christian soldiers for the coming religious/cultural wars.

6. #6
   On August 7th, 2007 at 12:55 pm, BluegrassHindu said:

   God Bless them. I just pray that these Christians are able to practice their religion freely and openly (just as everyone should be). However that stands as a far greater challenge in China than the U.S. at the current time.

   That alone make the volume of conversions even more amazing

7. #7
   On August 7th, 2007 at 12:56 pm, BluegrassHindu said:

   On the upside, that is a lot of Christian soldiers for the coming religious/cultural wars.

   Imagine the shock when through Gods love and wisdom the people of China embrace the people of Isreal and stand in their defense !

8. #8
   On August 7th, 2007 at 1:03 pm, Pulchritudinous Patriot said:

   On the upside, that is a lot of Christian soldiers for the coming religious/cultural wars.

   We’re already in a religious/cultural war.

9. #9
   On August 7th, 2007 at 1:15 pm, NeoConNews said:

   I’m not all that enthused about proselytizing (even though I am a Christian) but if it weakens the death grip of Chinese communism then huzzah! I hope they find solace and peace in their beliefs.

10. #10
    On August 7th, 2007 at 1:38 pm, shooter said:

    Thanks Michelle for writing about this.
    There are miracles happening around the world at a greater rate then ever before, well, for a couple thousand years anyway.
    Millions of “Miracles” , true miracles thru Christ.
    There are 175,000 new Christians each and every day from around the world. This is happening in 238 nations.
    Get the book “Mega Shift” by James Rutz and read amazing and DOCUMENTED stories happening everywhere.
    You will NOT see this in the evening news, but it is out there.

11. #11
    On August 7th, 2007 at 1:41 pm, Kevin from Ohio in Virginia said:

    Pulchritudinous Patriot,

    Yes, we are already in a religious/cultural war.

    There will be more.

12. #12
    On August 7th, 2007 at 2:00 pm, walterc said:

    Pulchritudinous Patriot,

    Yes, we are already in a religious/cultural war.

    There will be more.

    The Christians haven’t really started fighting back yet.

    I at least don’t consider the current administration as being Christians fighting back. It’s more like seculars appeasing.

13. #13
    On August 7th, 2007 at 2:15 pm, Mr_Conservative_Cat said:

    What a wonderful report. I love it. And what a nightmare to the secular left in the mainstream media: thousands of sympathetic socialists converting to - gasp - Christianity. The MSM will never report this one because there is no way for them to get a handle on it in a way which promotes their agendas, and that’s as funny as the human part of the story is heartwarming.

14. #14
    On August 7th, 2007 at 2:27 pm, englishqueen01 said:

    This is a very touching story and a testament to God’s mercy and love.

    Here it’s important to remember that the difference between Christianity and Islam (since someone asked about Wahabbi schools) is that Christianity sees the relationship with God as a loving one. We call God “Father” (hence the “Our Father” prayer). The same cannot be said for other religions - Islam sees God as a slavemaster.

    I pray for the people of China, and for all persecuted Christians throughout the world.

    The reason communists fear religion is that it gives people hope and puts God in the position of highest power, whereas communism (or atheism, or secularism) puts man first and last.

15. #15
    On August 7th, 2007 at 3:45 pm, publiuswarmac9999 said:

    Evangelism in the world of the aetheist is important to the future of mankind and what better place than China.

    Now, if we could just get those idiotic secularists in Europe and the Americas to defend Western culture, which just happens to include Christianity, we would all be better off.

16. #16
    On August 7th, 2007 at 3:57 pm, Lindsay said:

    Amazing to think about! Thanks!

17. #17
    On August 7th, 2007 at 4:26 pm, NeoConNews said:

    Now, if we could just get those idiotic secularists in Europe and the Americas to defend Western culture, which just happens to include Christianity, we would all be better off.

    First you might want to try convincing them that lighting other people’s cars on fire is a no-no.

18. #18
    On August 7th, 2007 at 4:27 pm, twoninerkilo said:

    The Chinese will know how to handle troublesome muslems. They just shot one of thier own politicions a few weeks ago for taking bribes. I don’t think Rage Boy would have a very bright future there; but I’m not about to start hugging commies just yet. The Government runs everything in China they’ll put thier own spin on Chistianity if they see it gettting in the way of Communism, Probably make Mao the forth guy in the Trinity or something. In the mean time they have a 2,000,000 something army, and are spending billions on new weapon systems, not to mention sending us poison food and toys by the shipload. Be careful what you wish for.

19. #19
    On August 7th, 2007 at 5:07 pm, ThackerAgency said:

    I bookmarked this article. It brought tears of joy to my eyes. Thank you for bringing it to my awareness.

    China is the wild card. As China goes so goes the rest of the world. India is important, but China is essentially the blank slate with influence. I will be praying for all of them. I hope this article is true.

    It’s all about spreading the Gospel and letting the Holy Spirit work. Christianity is the only intellectually honest faith in the world that transcends borders, races, economic status, gender. Salvation for all and a gift for anyone willing to hear and receive.

    I used to wonder why Jesus called himself the Truth. But its importance came to me several years ago. It’s all about Truth. The Truth will set the world’s people free.

    Thank you for sharing the article. It made my year.

20. #20
    On August 7th, 2007 at 5:15 pm, nbarry said:

    A few observations:

    1. China’s government has already made a direct transition from communism to fascism. In other words, let the merchants bloom as long as the ruling class stays in absolute control.

    2. If the rulers see Christianity as a threat, they will persecute, as they have the Falun Gong.

    3. Northwest China (Sinjiang Province) is already Muslim, and should Wahhabis make trouble, the authorities will deal with them as they do with Tibet.

    4. Evangelical Christianity has been scoring noteworthy successes in Africa and South America, as well as China.

21. #21
    On August 7th, 2007 at 9:15 pm, changjin89 said:

    Mrs. Malkin and loyal community 您好! Surely the Weasel Zippers / Asia Times entry is at once the most important and the most hopeful item today in this well-regarded news medium. Hopefully as well, due consideration of the import of the articles concerned will be as a ripple in the pond that travels far. Such hope is helpful when the trials of being a witness to the Good News are so evident, as in Afghanistan at this hour.

    Thank you for your continued good work, on this medium, and also elsewhere by report!

22. #22
    On August 15th, 2007 at 12:26 am, puhiawa said:

    There are many Korean Christians in my community and a Chinese Lutheran church. These are fine people.