Christianity and Social Engagement in China - 9780367439224

Taylor & Francis

Christianity and Social Engagement in ChinaAuthor(s): Francis K.G. Lim, Bee Bee Sng\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367439224, 978-0367439224\nSynopsis\nHow 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?\n\nTaking 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 thei.