Student Expelled

On Oct. 20, Chen Le, a high school student, was expelled from Xinjiang High school for refusing to denounce his faith, according to China Aid Association.

The High School Division of the Huashan Middle School expelled Chen after he signed a document confirming he was a Christian. The expulsion notice read as follows:

Chen Le, a 2nd grader from Class 8 of Senior High School, was found by Bazhou Public Security Agency and other related agencies to have engaged in Christian gatherings. His school was notified that it should educate the student and persuade him to mend his ways. However, efforts from the class advisor and some leaders from the school in educating him have all failed and this student persists in his belief that he should not renounce his Christian belief. He can’t promise that he will not believe in Christianity or attend Christian activities. He also claims that if the school wants him to write a statement of self-criticism and self-introspection of examining his error of attending religious activities as a high school student, he would rather not attend this school. Given the above situation, this school advises him to transfer to other related schools.

China Aid reported that Chen Le does not regret signing the document confirming his faith in Jesus Christ. He continues to courageously stand for his faith, even though his expulsion means he is barred from college entrance exams. The Voice of the Martyrs encourages you to pray for Chen and his family during this challenging time. Praise God his faithfulness. Ask God to protect and encourage him.