Chinese Religion: Tolerating Religious Freedom Under Modernization

B. Deng Xiaoping (1982-1987): Acceptance of freedom of religion in the context of modernization After the death of Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping finished class struggle and popular movement, but practical to achieve modernization and economic development We adopted governance. He acknowledged that China eroded the poor society and the economy was stagnant, "How can we survive in countries like our great powers and poor countries if we do not try to increase production? When there are so many difficulties in the lives of the people? "In the face of the urgent need to restore public confidence eroded, Deng Xiaoping adopted a more free and delicate religious freedom policy to unite citizens did.

Although China is an official atheist country, the Constitution of the People's Republic of China always guarantees freedom of religion. Despite this freedom, only five religions were officially accepted. These are Protestant, Catholic, Buddhism, Taoism, Islam. Everything is strictly controlled by the government. Since the reform in 1978 the Chinese government is more tolerant of the revival of religion and believes it will promote greater social unity. A religious group that is not tolerant is Falun Gong. The government observed and supervised the movement at an early stage, but the Chinese Communist Party announced in October 1999 that it became a cult organization as it became more common. The Communist Party of China thinks that it is a well-organized political organization and opposes it. Central government

Since the radical movement of the Cultural Revolution, the Chinese government has become more tolerant of the practice of traditional beliefs. In 1978, the "Constitution of the People's Republic of China" guaranteed "religious freedom" and made some restrictions. It can establish or rebuild a spiritual and philosophical system unless it is regarded as a threat to the power of the Chinese Communist Party. In addition, these organizations are closely monitored. The influence of the past is still deeply rooted in Chinese culture.

The People's Republic of China is a socialist country under the guidance of the Communist Party of China. The Constitution guarantees religious freedom, but the Chinese government is still promoting atheism. China practices various religions, but the three major religions are Buddhism, Taoism or Taoism, and Confucianism. There are a few Christian, Islam and some others. China is the world's most populous country with a population of about 3 billion. The majority of the population is Han Chinese. However, since the couple is limited primarily to one child by law, the growth rate has slowed to less than 1% a year. To limit population growth, couples can only have one child. The second child is possible, but the penalty is very high