Bible Outlawed in America: A Scenario with Brett Varvel
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China’s Rewriting of the Bible & the Inspiration behind “Disciples in the Moonlight”
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For believers in China, persecution and oppression aren’t abstract ideas to be debated; thay are reality. This reality served as a powerful inspiration for actor and director Brett varvel’s film,”Disciples in the Moonlight,” which explores a hypothetical scenario of religious suppression in the United States.
The CCP’s Sinicization of Scripture
While evangelization in China saw growth in the late 20th century (though recent data from Pew Research Center suggests a slowdown – see here), the CCP has responded with increasing restrictions and a campaign to “sinicize” christianity. This involves adapting Christian teachings to conform to socialist principles.
this isn’t simply about regulating religious practice; it’s about fundamentally altering the scriptures themselves. CBN News has reported on the CCP’s actions, including destroying church buildings, arresting ministers, and, moast disturbingly, rewriting the Bible.
A Distorted Narrative: The Woman Caught in Adultery
Perhaps the most striking example of this revisionism is the CCP’s altered version of the story of the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-11). The original passage depicts Jesus offering forgiveness and challenging those without sin to cast the first stone. The CCP’s version presents a drastically different portrayal:
Jesus once said to the angry crowd who was trying to stone a woman who had sinned, “He who is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone at her.” When his words came to their ears,they stopped moving forward. When everyone went out, Jesus stoned the woman himself, and said, “I am also a sinner.”
This alteration fundamentally changes the message of grace and forgiveness into one of judgment and self-condemnation. It’s a clear attempt to undermine the moral authority of Jesus and align the narrative with communist ideology.
Data on Christian Population in china
| Year | Estimated Number of christians (Millions) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | ~16 | Various sources,including early Pew Research |
| 2000 | ~4 |