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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

The Struggle for Religion in China


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The Economist writes that in an effort to safeguard control, hardliners and ranking officials in China's Communist Party are adopting more conservative lines. Polling data from 2007 indicates that one in six party members adhere to a faith, yet China's conservative wing forbids religious affiliation for party members. Fearful that religious tolerance in the political sphere will lead to ideological separation, China continues to tighten its grip. Read More from The Economist

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