Viet Nam Says Protestant Churches Are Increasing

Viet Nam's Religious Affairs Committee Chairman Ngo Yen Thi says that the Prime Ministerial directive on the working of the Protestant church issued more than a year ago has successfully led to a substantial increase in the number of Protestant congregations. Viet Nam News Service yesterday reported that a number of new Protestant confederations have been formed and recognized by the government. Recognized Protestant chapters have been given land for churches. However opposition, particularly by the United Front for the Liberation of Oppressed Races, has impeded full implementation of the government directive. (See prior related posting.)