China is creating a “social score” system, similar to our credit ratings, based on people’s behavior (see this article in Business Insider).
This doesn’t bode well for Chinese Christians. Open Doors USA tracks and supports persecuted believers around the word. CEO David Curry comments in this Christian Post article:
“Imagine a system where citizens are given 2,000 points and every time you do something they government disagrees with, you are marked down for it. Eventually, your travel is restricted, your children won’t get into the best schools. You lose points for taking your children to Sunday School. That is what the experience is like for many Christians in China.”
Cameras and facial scanning monitor movement and behavior of Chinese citizens, including their presence in church.
Almighty God, Your all-seeing eye is on this situation. As needed, shelter Chinese believers from this ever-present surveillance. On the other hand, may the godly behavior of Your people influence the watchers. Holy Spirit, sweep across the nation and transform watchers into believers, in Jesus’ name.
