Three-Self Patriotic Movement (China state-registered church)
Chinese state-registered Protestant body operating under state religious-affairs supervision. Substantial state oversight; mainstream Christian theology with restricted political engagement.
CLCI radar
BITE breakdown
0 — Chinese state-registered Protestant body; substantial state oversight; not internal cult-control.
Profile facts
In context
TSPM is the state-recognised Protestant body in China, distinct from underground house churches. Operates under State Administration of Religious Affairs. Mainstream Christian theology with state oversight including pastor licensing and content restrictions.
This profile is in progress — history, deeper BITE evidence and survivor voices are still being added. Contributions welcome via GitHub.
Timeline
- 1954TSPM formally established
Sources
- David Aikman academic work search ↗
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