China’s War on the Bible Podcast by John Stonestreet for Break Point
A recent article at WORLD Magazine reported how the Chinese-language app called “WeDevote” recently surpassed 10 million downloads.
That number, as well as the overall success of WeDevote, is even more remarkable given the back story, one that illustrates Beijing’s ongoing war on the Bible.
“WeDevote” is a Bible-reading and devotional app known for its “aesthetically-pleasing” design and respect for copyright laws, a rarity in China. The month after its launch, China’s biggest app store listed WeDevote as a “Recommended App” right on its homepage.
The Communist Party’s crackdown on Christianity in recent years meant that both the app and its developers faced increasing government scrutiny. Eventually, they were given a choice: shut down the app…
