Sections of Xingjiao Temple, a 1,300 year old Bhuddist temple, are currently being targeted by the Chinese government for demolition. In what is apparently a masked attempt at curbing religious freedom in China, the Chinese government has claimed that demolishing certain sections of the Xingjiao Temple will make the rest of the temple’s application as a UNESCO World Heritage site more appealing. The Bhuddist community, however, believes that any tampering with the Xingjiao Temple is a direct insult to the sanctity of the temple.
Imagine if the United States’ government destroyed certain parts of a church despite the protest of Church officials… this is the dilemma.
