Christianity and social engagement in China
"How does Christianity continue to experience growth in an increasingly authoritarian political system that enforces strict regulations on religion? How are ordinary Christians affected by social and political changes in the country, and how do they make their influence felt in wider society? T...
| Published in: | Routledge religion in contemporary Asia series |
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| Authors: | ; |
| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Routledge
2021
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| In: |
Routledge religion in contemporary Asia series (10)
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| Series/Journal: | Routledge religion in contemporary Asia series
10 |
| Further subjects: | B
Christians
Political activity (China)
B Christianity and politics (China) History B Church and state (China) History B China Church history |
| Summary: | "How does Christianity continue to experience growth in an increasingly authoritarian political system that enforces strict regulations on religion? How are ordinary Christians affected by social and political changes in the country, and how do they make their influence felt in wider society? Taking Chinese Christians' experience as a case study, Lim and Sng examine the possibilities and limitations of Christian engagement in society under an authoritarian regime. They look especially at efforts by religious individuals and groups who are seeking to address social issues by engaging in unobtrusive and non-antagonistic activities that interact with controlling state institutions. Their emphasis is on everyday lived religion, analysing how Christians express their faith in their everyday activity and not only in spaces demarcated as within the religious domain. A valuable reference for scholars and students looking to understand religion in relation to politics, culture and everyday life in rapidly modernising East Asian societies, and particularly in China"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0367439220 |