Asia
Chinese Protestors say cemetery policy an attack on Ancestor Veneration
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China’s burial policy requiring mandatory cremation sparked protests in one city, where some see it as an attack on ancestor veneration and traditional folk religion.
Paganism
Release religious prisoners of conscience: Religious Freedom Commission releases 2024 report
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The annual report by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has few surprises. The report highlights challenges around the world that remain and calls out China, Cuba, Russia, and India.
Asia
China sees the goddess Mazu as key to influencing politics in Taiwan
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Beijing hopes to use the faithful’s adoration of the goddess Mazu to manipulate elections in Taiwan.
Asia
Sea Goddess’s floating temple gets new home
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A floating temple to the Chinese sea goddess Tin Hau, also known as Mazu, has been moved to a permanent location and will undergo an extensive renovation.
Asia
Chinese authorities search for illegal religious literature
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Officials near Wuhan inspect bookstores to prevent the selling of unauthorized religious material.