Church news | Human Rights Lawyer Carlos Iglesias: Repatriating Chinese Christians Is Putting Their Lives at Stake | Eastern Lightning

Human Rights Lawyer Carlos Iglesias: Repatriating Chinese Christians Is Putting Their Lives at Stake

       Since the Chinese Communist Party came into power, it has been oppressing religious beliefs and frantically arresting and persecuting Christians. In recent years, some Chinese Christians have been forced to flee overseas because of their faith. However, their asylum applications are denied in Western countries, especially some in Europe, as the authorities of these countries do not acknowledge the fact that these Christians have been subjected to persecution, and they are in danger of being deported back to China. Carlos Iglesias, a senior Spanish human rights lawyer, comments on the egregious human rights situation in China, as well as its status quo of religious persecution. Regarding the exiled Chinese Christians being denied political asylum, Mr. Iglesias appeals to the authorities of Western countries to act with caution, saying "when they grant or deny this asylum, what is at stake is that person's life."

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Church news | California, USA Joint Efforts to Promote Worldwide Freedom of Belief at Freedom of Religion Seminar | Eastern Lightning

California, USA Joint Efforts to Promote Worldwide Freedom of Belief at Freedom of Religion Seminar

       In spite of the fact that freedom of religion is a universal value, there are people in some countries and regions who not only lack this freedom and right, but even continue to suffer from persecution as well as unjust prosecution or imprisonment. February 15, 2018, a seminar with the theme of “Religious Liberty as a Global Problem” was convened at the University Club of the University of Southern California. The purpose of this event was to further mutual understanding between different religious groups and jointly promote freedom of religion. In attendance were well-known religion experts, religious studies professors, as well as delegates of various religious groups from countries such as the USA, Italy, France, and Mexico, totaling over 20 participants. Christians from The Church of Almighty God were also invited to participate.

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Christian Video | The Best Decision of My Entire Life—Accepting Almighty God's Work of the Last Days | Eastern Lightning

Christian Video | The Best Decision of My Entire Life—Accepting Almighty God's Work of the Last Days

       Since Almighty God began His work of the last days in China, more and more people have come to spread and bear witness to His words. Almighty God’s end-time work long ago expanded outside of China’s borders, and His words have been translated into many different languages and published online. More and more of those who truly believe in God and long to seek the truth are investigating Almighty God’s work, and many want to gain an understanding of The Church of Almighty God and God’s work in the last days. In response to audience requests, in this episode two American Christians, Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt from The Church of Almighty God, share their stories of coming to believe in Almighty God as well as what they have experienced and reaped within the Church.

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Spanish Friends Attended the New Year's Entertainment Party of Chinese Christians

Spanish Friends Attended the New Year's Entertainment Party of Chinese Christians 

 On February 17, 2018, Christians from The Church of Almighty God in Spain hosted an evening gathering in Madrid’s Fuenlabrada with the theme of “We gather together here.” The purpose of the event was for friends of different nationalities to gain a greater understanding of The Church of Almighty God and to promote friendship between these groups. Unlike the events held the previous two years, that evening over a dozen international friends were invited, including: Cynthia, a representative from the Todo Mejorar Foundation; Elahi, chairman of Valientes Banglas; Manuel, chairman of the European Citizens’ Anti-Corruption Association; Sagrario, manager of the San Lorenzo Center. It was a joyful gathering in celebration of the lunar new year.

Church news | Chen Xin, a Christian, Narrates Real Experiences of Cruel Persecution by the Chinese Communist Party | Eastern Lightning

Chen Xin, a Christian, Narrates Real Experiences of Cruel Persecution by the Chinese Communist Party

      He had believed in the Lord since childhood, and in 2002 accepted the gospel of the kingdom of Almighty God. In 2003, he was arrested because of preaching the gospel, during which time he was slapped in the face, punched, kicked, and doused in cold water by police. After that he was sentenced to a year of re-education through labor. Once his sentence was completed and he was released, he had no choice but to become a fugitive in order to avoid being arrested again by the police …

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Church news | Zhiwen, a Christian, Narrates Real Experiences of Cruel Persecution by the Chinese Communist Party | Eastern Lightning

Zhiwen, a Christian, Narrates Real Experiences of Cruel Persecution by the Chinese Communist Party

       He had followed his mother in believing in the Lord since childhood, and in 2000 accepted the gospel of the kingdom of Almighty God. In 2005, when he was spreading the gospel, he was surrounded by the Chinese Communist police, and although he escaped successfully, he suffered an injury to his foot which left him with after-effects. In 2012, he was beaten into a coma by thugs working with the police, and was taken to the police station where he was released because his injuries were too severe to continue. After that, he has lived the life of a fugitive …

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Testimony of Experiences of the CCP’s Brutal Persecution Given by Christian Li Chuansong | Eastern Lightning

Testimony of Experiences of the CCP’s Brutal Persecution Given by Christian Li Chuansong

       Her faith in the Lord Jesus began in 1987, and she accepted the kingdom gospel of Almighty God in 1999. While preaching the gospel in 2005, she was arrested by the Chinese police. During her incarceration, she was tortured with various means including whipping, handcuffs with teeth, doing half squats, punches, kicks, etc. As a result, she was completely unable to take care of herself. Eventually, it was God’s words that gave her the faith to survive …

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Testimony of Experiences of the CCP’s Brutal Persecution Given by Christian Zeng Qing | Eastern Lightning

Testimony of Experiences of the CCP’s Brutal Persecution Given by Christian Zeng Qing

       She accepted the kingdom gospel of Almighty God in 1997. In 2008, she was arrested by the Chinese police due to her faith in God and suffered their torture for one and a half months. Subsequently, she was sentenced to two years of re-education through labor on the trumped-up charge of “disrupting social order.” She had been kept under the Chinese police’s surveillance and investigation after release upon completion of her imprisonment term. Eventually, she was forced to live in exile …

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Testimonies of Experience of Christ’s Judgment | God’s Words Have Awakened Me | Eastern Lightning

God’s Words Have Awakened Me

Miao Xiao    Jinan City, Shandong Province

In the past, I used to always think that when God said “a puppet and traitor who flees from the great white throne” He was referring to those who accept this stage of work but end up retreating because they are unwilling to bear the suffering of His chastisement and judgment. Therefore, whenever I saw brothers and sisters back out from this path for whatever reason, my heart would be filled with contempt toward them: There goes another puppet and traitor fleeing from the great white throne who shall receive God’s punishment. At the same time, I felt I was behaving properly in accepting God’s judgment and was not far from receiving God’s salvation.

Best Christian Documentary Movie | Chronicles of Religious Persecution in China | "The Cover-up" | Eastern Lightning

Best Christian Documentary Movie | Chronicles of Religious Persecution in China | "The Cover-up"

Since it came to power in mainland China in 1949, the Chinese Communist Party has been unceasing in its persecution of religious faith. It has frantically arrested and murdered Christians, expelled and abused missionaries operating in China, confiscated and burned countless copies of the Bible, sealed up and demolished church buildings, and tried to eradicate all house churches.This documentary film depicts the sudden and unexpected death of a Chinese Christian named Song Xiaolan—a death for which the CCP police provided inconsistent and conflicting explanations. After investigating, the Song family discovered that the police had been lying all along. A relative of the Song family learned from an acquaintance in the Public Security Bureau that Song Xiaolan had been being secretly monitored by the CCP police as a result of her belief in God and performance of her duties. When the police arrested her, they beat her to death. To avoid blame, the police covered up the truth by fabricating the scene of Song Xiaolan’s death….

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Best Christian Dance | God Has Come to China | Worship Song "Christ's Kingdom Is Realized Among Men" | Eastern Lightning

Best Christian Dance | God Has Come to China | Worship Song "Christ's Kingdom Is Realized Among Men"

I Almighty God incarnate appears in the last days in the East, just like a righteous sun arising; mankind has seen the true light appear. The righteous and majestic, loving and merciful God humbly hides among men, issuing truth, speaking and working. Almighty God is face-to-face with us. The God you thirsted for, the God I waited for, today appears to us practically. We sought the truth, we yearned for righteousness; truth and righteousness have come among men. You love God, I love God; mankind is so full of renewed hope. Peoples obey, nations worship the practical God incarnate.

Follow God by the Way of the Cross | Movie Trailer "Chronicles of Religious Persecution in China" | Eastern Lightning

Follow God by the Way of the Cross | Movie Trailer "Chronicles of Religious Persecution in China"

Introduction

Since it came to power in Mainland China in 1949, the Chinese Communist Party has been unceasing in its persecution of religious faith. It has frantically arrested and murdered Christians, expelled and abused missionaries operating in China, confiscated and burned countless copies of the Bible, sealed up and demolished church buildings, and vainly attempted to eradicate all house churches. Recent years have also seen the CCP government's wide-scale introduction of policies aimed at the "Sinification" of Christianity. Thousands of church crosses have been demolished, many church buildings have been knocked down, and a great number of Christians in house churches have been arrested and persecuted. Christian churches in China suffer cruel and bloody persecution …

Testimonies of Experience of Christ’s Judgment | Who Knows the Motherly Heart of God? | Eastern Lightning

Who Knows the Motherly Heart of God?

Qingxin    Zhengzhou City, Henan Province

Picture of the Church of Almighty God 

Regarding the “God is righteous” aspect of the truth, I used to always have a somewhat absurd understanding. I thought that as long as someone reveals corruption in their work or commits transgressions that damage the church’s work, that person shall face retribution, or lose their duty or be subjected to punishment. That is God’s righteousness. Given this incorrect understanding, plus the fear of losing my duty from committing mistakes in my work, I thought of a “clever” method: Whenever I do something wrong, I try my best to not let the leaders know first, and quickly try to make up for it myself and do my utmost to make it right. Won’t that then help me keep my duty? Hence, whenever I gave reports on my work, I would reduce big issues into small ones and small issues into nothing. If I was sometimes passive I would do my best to cover it up in front of the leaders and pretend to be very active and positive, terrified that the leaders would think I was incompetent and stop using me. So just like that, I would be very carefully guarded against the leaders in everything I did.