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Religious consultation was held during the 2024 National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

1. In this cross-sectional study, family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer had moderate spiritual coping levels. 2. However, there were variations in spiritual coping levels based on demographic factors, such as gender, religious identity, and the presence of depression and anxiety. Evidence Rating Level: 3 (Average) Family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer provide

Government controlled churches in China discussed a set of rules for the supervisory boards, transforming them into "surveillance" boards.

Almost weekly Momo Nomura makes time to visit Shinto shrines. “Because of the Goshuin, shrines have become closer to me, but I don’t consider this a religious activity,” Nomura said after getting her stamp and taking selfies at Sakura Jingu, a western Tokyo shrine established in 1882 as a minority Shinto sect focused on traditional values. Nomura, who posts about her hobby on social media as Goshuin Girl, says she enjoys the stamp designs, and shrine visits allow a moment ...

Father Joseph Yang Xiaoming has allegedly drawn the ire of authorities for not joining state-run church bodies

From the blog of Sergio Restelli at The Times of Israel

New rules severely restrain establishment and registration procedures for venues of both official and underground religious groups

A statement published on the website of Chinas National Religious Affairs Administration on Monday said that the administration has issued Order No. 19, announcing the

Throughout history, acts of violence and harassment have been perpetrated on groups of people and individuals based solely on their religious beliefs. Around the world, Christians have been one of the most targeted groups in all of history, dating back to the life of Christ. This persecution is typically initiated by those in power who feel threatened by anyone who holds a different viewpoint. Followers of Christ have been ostracized, imprisoned, tortured and sentenced to some of the most grueso...

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