God's Spirit is working in China, as in all of the world, in a much more comprehensive way than we usually think. The Spirit is working in the Chinese modernizing process, particularly as this takes place within the matrix of China's cultural tradition. As Christians we are called upon to work with others in helping to produce a better, more just and sustainable earth for all of God's creation.
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