Chinese Protestantism, Cyber Public Space, and the Possibility of Covenantal Pluralism
The simultaneous spread of social media and the upgrading of censorship techniques in mainland China are shaping a pluralistic but contentious cyberspace. Within this context, Chinese Protestantism is adapting to new freedoms in cyberspace but also demonstrating limits in welcoming pluralism. Histor...
| Published in: | The review of faith & international affairs |
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| Authors: | ; |
| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
2021
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| In: |
The review of faith & international affairs
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
China
/ Protestantism
/ Internet
/ Religious pluralism
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| RelBib Classification: | CB Christian life; spirituality CF Christianity and Science CH Christianity and Society KBM Asia KDD Protestant Church |
| Further subjects: | B
Public Sphere
B Pluralism B Chinese Protestantism B Cyber space B the Chinese diaspora |
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| Summary: | The simultaneous spread of social media and the upgrading of censorship techniques in mainland China are shaping a pluralistic but contentious cyberspace. Within this context, Chinese Protestantism is adapting to new freedoms in cyberspace but also demonstrating limits in welcoming pluralism. Historical baggage of antagonism within Protestantism in mainland China remains influential in setting competing camps of Protestant believers on different narratives with regard to the communist regime and tolerance towards other religions. The Chinese Protestant diaspora also plays an important role in perpetuating these divisions. A theologically rooted ethics of public discourse is needed for Chinese Protestantism to move on from de facto diversity to embracing a true vision of covenantal pluralism. |
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| ISSN: | 1931-7743 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The review of faith & international affairs
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/15570274.2021.1874163 |