China is rapidly becoming an important country in the global community. With its capitalist economy, China has moved from the status of a third world country to that of a modernized industrial center. Despite economic freedom, the Chinese people do not enjoy the equally important social freedoms enjoyed by citizens of other world powers. Social movements such as religious growth, especially Christian expansion, are closely monitored by the Chinese government because it believes they will harm the current ruling party and Chinese society. Contrary to this opinion, the growth of Christianity in China is more likely to increase the degree of stability of Chinese society. To begin with, the expansion of Christianity in China will increase the political stability of Chinese society. At first glance, this statement seems illogical due to the position of the Chinese government. As journalist Brian Speagle notes, the Chinese government is wary of the expansion of Christianity, "...fearing that faith in God will soon subvert faith in the [communist] party..." (1). Essentially, Speagle claims that communists fear Christianity because they believe that Chinese Christians will oppose any government action because of their religious devotion. Although this philosophy is popular within the Communist Party, an examination of the beliefs of Chinese Christians refutes this erroneous conclusion. A prominent example that contrasts with the government's stance toward Christianity is found in the beliefs of house churches in China. These churches are not recognized by the state as legitimate religious groups, but in an appeal to Chinese authorities, house church leaders repeatedly emphasize their support for the government. Church leaders say Christians in China "...are opposed to the Church which...... middle of paper...... the expansion of Christianity by promoting unity through moral responsibility in the future.In conclusion, Chinese society is increasingly likely to gain stability as Christianity grows in China. From a political perspective, the growth of Christianity will help improve support for the Communist Party in China. Economically, the expansion of Christianity in China will stimulate both national economic growth and improved individual incomes. Culturally, the development of Christianity in China will create a universal moral code that will unify the country and promote parity. The role of Christianity in Chinese society is more important than the average observer would recognize. For the believer in China or abroad, the growth of Christianity in China should be celebrated and its effects on the stability of society should be seen as evidence of God's grace in the redemption of all peoples..