Chinese Calvinism is flourishing per an article in the UK Guardian. My daughter just finished AP European History so we have been very familiar with religion in Europe (I am her study partner/tutor).

In the US, I don't think Calvanism is doing to well with ethnic Chinese. My guess would be the more Evangelical Churches that are more outgoing, rather than the traditional Protestant Churches. The article does touch on the issue of official churches vs. house churches. I"ll need to ask a friend of mine to comment on the article.

Chinese Calvinism flourishes
guardian.co.uk - UK
And in China, the place where Calvinism is spreading fastest is the elite universities, fuelled by prodigies of learning and translation. ...

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By the same group that does the Chinese New Year Spectacular. Link below is for half price tickets for their OC Show if you live in Southern California.

Shen Yun Performing Arts: Traditional Chinese Music and Dance Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Hall (Costa Mesa, CA) Tuesday, May. 12 @ 7:30pm Wednesday, May. 13 @ 7:30pm Full Price: $60.00 - $120.00 Our Price: $30.00 - $60.00 Rating: No rating yet Shen Yun Performing Arts performs at Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The ensemble tours worldwide, with hundreds of musicians and dancers. Their extravagant and wildly colorful performances draw upon thousands of years of Chinese dance and music. Learn More

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Business Week has an article about China's Spiritual awakening. I would give the article a C+ (which is why I subscribe to the Economist). The articles major point is there has been an increase in Buddhism in China and some of it has become trendy.

What the article did not include:

1. The two words, Cultural Revolution, were not included at all. In discussing religion in China this is huge due to the impact on culture and organized religion in China. Destruction of thousands of temples and churches, displays of religious images were not allowed, impact on Tibet, etc.
2. Any mention of the Dalai Lama.
3. Any mention of Christianity in China including underground churches. 40 Million Christians in China (at least), may be up to 65 Million or 5% of the population (and growing).
4. Any mention of Islam in China. 1.5% of the population. Side note - There are a couple of Chinese Islamic restaurants in Southern California that are great. One in Rowland Heights, China Muslim changed their name to VIP China Restaurant.
5. Relations between the Catholic Church and China and from the Economist.
6. Falun Gong
7. Taoism
8. Government control of religion in China
9. Religion in the Chinese diaspora (overseas Chinese). In Rowland Heights for example, there is a huge amount of Chinese Churches.
10. Festivals in China

Relevant Books:

• Good Luck Life: The Essential Guide To Chinese American Celebrations And Culture
• Exploring Chinatown: A Children's Guide to Chinese Culture
• The Chinese in America, A Narrative History by Iris Chang
• Monkey King wreaks havoc in Heaven (great way to know who is who For Chinese gods and what is Taoism, as well as being a fun read).
  

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