The imposition of a new national security law in Hong Kong this week, which is described as “draconian”, is generating fears about the fate of Christians from now on.
Andrew Boyd, a spokesman for Release International, which supports persecuted Christians around the world, expressed concern about the developments in Hong Kong.
The new security law implemented in the region, according to Boyd’s words provided by Christian Today, raises important questions about the rights of churches in the area.
For him, his main concern is that Hong Kong reflects the situation in China, where all Christians are heavily persecuted.
“In China, the Communist Party is demolishing churches, tearing down crosses and imprisoning human rights lawyers who defend religious freedom in the courts,” he said.
“The fundamental issue for Christians in China – and in the days to come in Hong Kong – is who governs the church.”
“In China, the atheist Communist Party demands total allegiance and exercises complete control over the church,” he added.
According to Boyd, Chinese Christians claim that basic human rights such as “freedom of worship” are close to becoming a threat to national security.
“The Christians of Hong Kong are now facing the same threat to their religious freedom.”
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What is the new law about?
The radical new laws are aimed at cracking down on the pro-democracy in Hong Kong that Beijing has wanted to control.
They also criminalize subversion (disturbing social order), terrorism and collusion (making deals to the detriment of others) with foreign forces to endanger national security.