Coming Under Increased Scrutiny by Lindsay Steele Mission Network News |
"Fines are now being regularly imposed for violating the country’s harsh Religion Law, which includes distributing religious literature, talking to other people about religion, and meeting with others for worship without compulsory state registration or license.
"In addition, social projects run by religious groups are coming under increased scrutiny. Within the first 10 weeks of 2014 alone, 45 such fines were handed down. Generally, the fines equate to one or two months’ average wages..."