For Christian groups to qualify for such grants would subject them to incessant pressure to dilute their message and liberalize their policies. Satan, with his principle of cosmic rebellion, is the hero. Philip Pullman is the author of the series, and The Amber Spyglass is the concluding volume. Since the Three-Self Patriotic Movement and China Christian Council must approve pastors for registered churches, they can take over independent congregations at any time. Although the Chinese government has eased open religious activity since 1980, it is not ready to loosen all controls.
Restrictions vary from province to province.
In addition to registering with the government, only approved pastors and teachers can lead church activities. Evangelism outside the registered setting is forbidden. The government and its church hierarchy remain more interested in controlling the content of theology and evangelism than in protecting religious freedom. He said the blind would see, and paralyzed would walk. You are going to speak in new tongues a language you have never learned.