Does anybody have some insight as to the situation in China concerning bibles?

do they have them readily available to the public, or are they still hard to come by for Christians there? Is it still illegal to own a bible, or are they not as strict with that anymore? I know there is still much persecution towards the Christians in China, but do they all have Bibles?

Some answers would be much appreciated from anybody that has knowledge about this.

thanks in advance.

least of all,
~vico

vico,

Since this is Saturday here in Korea, somehow, ask me this question next week. Last week I just started a Korean language class with 5 Chinese students. Two of these students are Christian.

I will ask them...if I remember.

Although, I am sure someone else on SI has the answer already.

I would like to know about obtaining Bibles and tracts for cheap, since I do not have a significant about of money.

Take care and God Bless,
Brian

alrighty then, thanks Brian!

Hi Vico,

You might find some helpful information on Voice of the Martyrs' website, http://www.persecution.com/

They also have a program called [url=http://www.biblesunbound.com/qry/mc_home.taf]Bibles Unbound[/url] and China is one of the countries they are sending Bibles to.

China is still very restricted when it comes to religion. Now, some parts of the country are more strict than others. Beijing is one of the more strict cities.

There's more I could say but I'm reluctant to put much information out on a public forum. One never knows who might be reading it. We have American friends in China who have shared quite a bit with us about the situation over there. If you want to hear more just send me a pm.

Maybe someone else here on SI could give more statistics, but you might find what you're looking for on Voice of the Martyrs.

-Joy

[url=http://www.bjreview.com.cn/books/txt/2006-12/16/content_51073.htm]Bejing Review[/url]

But over he past few decades haven't many Bibles been destroyed?

Vico said:

ahh. i see. thanks for pointing that out.

*bump* :-)