Sixty percent of the world population lives in Asia, including a growing and active Christian community. This year, the top ten Asia stories on CT’s website focused on India, China, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Read these stories (arranged with the most-read story first) below:
Indian State Moves to Criminalize Praying for the Sick
Surinder Kaur
A proposed ban on “magical healing” is the latest government initiative targeting Christian practice and evangelism in Assam.
From Descendants of the Dragon to Heirs of God
Sean Long
Their culture tells them the dragon is transcendent. Their Bibles tell them it’s evil. How should Chinese Christians approach this year’s zodiac animal?
Xi Jinping Is Not Trying to Make Christianity More Chinese
Fenggang Yang
The primary goal of Zhongguo hua is not cultural assimilation but political domestication. Yet I’m more confident than ever that house churches will survive.
Missionaries Have Gone to Thailand for 200 Years. Why Aren’t There More Christians?
Compiled by Rebecca Brittingham
The Buddhist nation hosts many Christian conferences, but the faith hasn’t taken root. Five local church leaders discuss why.
‘I Nosedived into Christianity’: How a President’s Daughter Found Jesus
Interview by Pia Camagay
Once broken and desperate, Jerika Ejercito—daughter of former Philippine president Estrada—now wants to help others find wholeness.
How Old Is Too Old to Lead a Church?
Angela Lu Fulton
Six Asian church leaders discuss whether it’s wise for congregations to set age limits for senior pastors.
Arrested Filipino Pastor Apollo Quiboloy Claims He’s the Messiah
Beng Alba-Jones
Why millions of Filipinos are drawn to his movement and other heretical sects.
How a Chinese-Born Research Scientist Became a Daring Online Evangelist
Sean Cheng
CT’s outgoing Asia editor recalls how God led him to America, toward the Christian faith, onto the internet, and outward to serve the global Chinese church.
Indonesian Chinese Evangelist Receives Calvin’s Kuyper Prize
Angela Lu Fulton
Stephen Tong introduced the Chinese-speaking world to Reformed theology.
The Regulation Suffocating Christian Ministries in India
Surinder Kaur
Designed to monitor foreign funding, more recently FCRA has crippled numerous organizations. Is it intentional?
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