Who gets to define religion? Specifically, who gets to define the new Christianity? China passed a set of religious regulations about six years ago. I started to write about them a couple of times. It was never quite right though. I felt like the U.S., in some way, was going to copy what China did. As it turns out, we’re doing just that.
Not in the same way. Not for exactly the same purpose.
But the one thing we’d have in common is the desire to control people by redefining what one specific religion is about.
We don’t really know who or what to pray to anymore, because too much is changed. The adjacent image tells the story.
As you can see in the adjacent \ image, there’s no cross. Just a giant question mark. The person in front of it has no idea at all what Christianity is truly about when governments, or even false Christians for that matter, get involved.
China targeted every major religion. Here in the U.S., some in the government are targeting Christians to remake Christianity in their image, and thereby control both the Christians and the non-Christians in one fell swoop.
In China, they openly want the government to control Christianity.
In the U.S., they use social media, personal desires, hatred, and the like to get some so-called Christians to be the impetus for their new version of Christianity.
Different. And yet, the same. Either way, Christianity becomes unrecognizable.
Summary
The article discusses the attempts by governments in China and the U.S. to redefine Christianity, exploring how these efforts impact religious freedom and the core teachings of the faith. It delves into the consequences of such changes, highlighting the struggle between state control and individual beliefs in the context of Christianity
Government Influence: Discusses how both China and the U.S. are attempting to redefine Christianity for political control, with China openly seeking government control and the U.S. using social media and personal biases.
Freedom and Religion: It explores the concept of freedom, particularly religious freedom, and how it can be compromised by those in power who wish to impose their own beliefs or suppress others.
China’s Regulations: The Chinese government’s efforts to dilute Christianity by removing Jesus’ teachings and replacing them with state-approved doctrines are highlighted, along with the impact on Chinese Christians.
U.S. Political Dynamics: Examines how conservative Republicans in the U.S. are using Christianity as a political tool, while Democrats appear to be more open about their intentions, despite both potentially misguiding followers.
The page also contains references to biblical passages and historical events to support its arguments.
What is freedom?
Let’s look at another image. This time the eagle. Here in the U.S., the eagle is a symbol of freedom. But freedom looks different depending on who we are and our point of view.
God and me - this life and the next 
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