That’s the rub—I see China as having made incredible dramatic changes over the past 20 years. If one had told me 30 years ago about the kind of religious freedom the Chinese people have today, I would not have believed it. Granted, it’s not at the level of America, but the change is stunning nevertheless.
Today, you can buy a Bible in many Chinese bookstores. Having a bible in your home would have meant a stiff jail sentence 30 years ago.
Today the average urban dweller either owns a satellite dish or has access to one. The stations they pull in report the kinds of accusations and violations of human rights you’ve been talking about. Do you not see how this kind of drip, drip, drip of freedom can change a nation and its government over time?
MI’ve met many Com. Party members and even a few officials! They are not killers and over time I believe their good character will rise upward, as it appears to have done over the past years.
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