{"id":89921,"date":"2020-02-25T08:00:36","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T13:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kendallharmon.net\/?p=89921"},"modified":"2020-02-24T18:22:02","modified_gmt":"2020-02-24T23:22:02","slug":"nyt-religious-groups-in-china-step-into-the-coronavirus-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kendallharmon.net\/?p=89921","title":{"rendered":"(NYT) Religious Groups in China Step Into the Coronavirus Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Earlier this month, the hard-hit town of Caohe, near the center of the coronavirus outbreak in central China, received an unexpected gift: a large donation from a Taoist nunnery<\/a> 550 miles away. Another Taoist temple, this one in Caohe itself, contributed<\/a> tens of thousands of dollars worth of medical equipment to help those sickened by the virus.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe moment believers heard the news, they called us and asked how to help,\u201d said a nun who organized one of the fund-raising drives.<\/p>\n

In temples, mosques and churches, China\u2019s religious believers have jumped into the national battle against the coronavirus. They have offered prophecies and prayers, ceremonies and services, as well as donations totaling more than $30 million. Their efforts reflect the country\u2019s decades-long religious revival, and the feeling among many Chinese that faith-based groups provide an alternative to the corruption that has plagued the government….<\/p>\n

Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Another example of CCP\u2019s need for control at all costs. Seven underground Protestant churches in Beijing raised $10,000 to buy much needed face masks and disinfectants for those in Wuhan. Police called leaders in for questioning then told them to stop. https:\/\/t.co\/XPE4UkT3NL<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Alexandra Stevenson (@jotted) February 24, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n