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BEIJING - MAY 15: Members of the house church Xin Mingling meet for Sunday service May 15, 2011 in Beijing, China. House churches, which operate in a legal grey area, are a popular alternative to the state sanctioned Christian Church. Recently they have come under increased scrutiny after members of the Shouwang Church, another house congregation in Beijing, were arrested for holding services outside. (Jonathan Saruk/Getty Images)

BEIJING - MAY 15:   Members of the house church Xin Mingling meet for Sunday service May 15, 2011 in Beijing, China.  House churches, which operate in a legal grey area, are a popular alternative to the state sanctioned Christian Church.  Recently they have come under increased scrutiny after members of the Shouwang Church, another house congregation in Beijing, were arrested for holding services outside.  (Jonathan Saruk/Getty Images)