Story number 2 for 30 Jan 2003

(Vietnam)–Next, Vietnam is announcing new measures to control religion. According to Open Doors, this is the first time the Central Committee has passed a resolution specifically on religion. It calls for Communist Party cells within the six approved religious organizations. Open Doors’ Terry Madison believes the government wants to control the active church growth in the Central Highlands. Please pray for the Christians; many observers believe this law will create zealous government persecution.