poverty
Bible distribution continues in China despite persecution
By Anna Deckert Mission Network News
· June 9, 2026
· 4 min read
China (MNN) – Although persecution limits Christian activity in China, Bibles for China anticipates many years of Scripture distribution. (Image courtesy of Bibles for China) China’s suppression of religious freedom is not new. However, several recent arrests have thrown the issue back into the spot
Key takeaway Kurt Rovenstine with Bibles for China says that unfortunately, these results don’t come as a surprise.
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Category: poverty Published: June 9, 2026 Source: Mission Network News Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? China (MNN) – Although persecution limits Christian activity in China, Bibles for China anticipates many years of Scripture distribution. (Image courtesy of Bibles for China) China’s suppression of religious freedom is not new. However, several recent arrests have thrown the issue back into the spot
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