Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. For the past week, "Sing Hallelujah to the Lord" has been heard almost non-stop at the main protest site in front of the city's Legislative Council, and at marches and tense stand-offs with police, Reuters reported. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. The protests over the past 10 days have been largely peaceful although police on Wednesday last week used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds. There are two million people marching in the streets of Hong Kong these days, which is one-quarter of the population of the entire city-state that is China’s last bastion of freedom. Some have characterized the conflict between China and Hong Kong as a conflict between communism and Christianity, and an unofficial anthem of the protests was "Sing hallelujah to the Lord." or redistributed. For the past week, the hymn has been heard almost non-stop at the main protest site, in front of the city's Legislative Council, and at marches and even at tense stand-offs with the police. ", SYRIAN CHRISTIANS SING EASTER HYMN IN TOUCHING VIDEO: 'EVERYDAY, WE LIVE THE RESURRECTION', “As religious assemblies were exempt, it could protect the protesters. Its five words are repeated over four stanzas in a minor key, which gives it an air of meditative solemnity. Market data provided by Factset. https://www.foxnews.com/faith-values/hong-kong-protesters-sing-hallelujah-lord This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Carrie Lam is Catholic and some protesters said they thought their adoption of "Sing Hallelujah to the Lord" might have helped sway her. Critics say the extradition bill would undermine Hong Kong's independent judiciary and rule of law, guaranteed by a "one country, two systems," formula under the former British colony returned to Chinese rule in 1997. It also shows that it is a peaceful protest," Chow said. The simple hymn heard around Hong Kong was composed by Linda Stassen-Benjamin in the United States in 1974 for Easter. Members of the Chinese Communist Party are prohibited from having any religious faith, and party members who break the rule can be expelled. Reuters reports (via the New York Post), June 18, 2019, that the protesters are singing Christian hymns, especially “Sing Hallelujah to the Lord”, which has become “the unlikely anthem of Hong Kong’s protests against an extradition bill that have drawn millions of people onto the streets”. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Market data provided by Factset. By Yan Zhao and Catherine Lai. “Stop Using Baton Or We Sing ‘Hallelujah to the Lord’,” read one protest placard after the rubber bullets were fired. (Reuters). Protests around the world often develop their own soundtrack, usually songs with lyrics of defiance and solidarity, aiming to keep crowds energised and focused. The Christian hymn “Sing Hallelujah to the Lord” has emerged as the unlikely anthem of Hong Kong’s protests against an extradition bill that have drawn millions of people onto the streets. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. Legal Statement. Preserve and protect the freedoms of the people in Hong Kong. Hong Kong's Beijing-backed government leader, Carrie Lam, has postponed the introduction of the extradition bill and apologised in the face of the huge show of opposition. Lord thank you for the praise and courage of the Chinese people in Hong Kong. Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com. Follow our special coverage of Coronavirus pandemic in India and get news updates from around the world. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. A hymn sung by Christian groups participating in the anti-extradition Hong Kong protests has caught on and become an unlikely anthem for the movement of millions in the streets. In a country known for persecuting Christians and other religious minorities, Hong Kong is known for having a high degree of religious freedom, unlike mainland China. CHINESE OFFICIALS WARN CHRISTIANITY IS 'ENORMOUS HARM' TO SOCIETY. ", PASTOR IMPRISONED IN TURKEY FOR HIS CHRISTIAN FAITH SAYS YOUTH AREN’T ‘PREPARED FOR WHAT IS COMING’. All rights reserved. "As religious assemblies were exempt, it could protect the protesters. Hong Kong's Beijing-backed government leader, Carrie Lam, who is Catholic herself, apologized in face of the opposition, postponing the introduction of the extradition bill. The students sang this to show they were peaceful," Lam said of a confrontation last week. 'Sing Hallelujah to the Lord' marks Hong Kong anti-extradition protests, 'anthem' of demonstration 'Sing Hallelujah to the Lord' marks Hong Kong anti-extradition protests, 'anthem' of demonstration. The Christian hymn "Sing Hallelujah to the Lord" has emerged as the unlikely anthem of Hong Kong's protests against an extradition bill that have drawn millions of people onto the streets. Protesters say the religious song has helped diffuse tension with the police. Protesters sing religious songs outside the Legislative Council building in Hong Kong. The Christian hymn "Sing Hallelujah to the Lord" has emerged as the unlikely anthem of Hong Kong's protests against an extradition bill that have drawn millions of people onto the streets. "It has a calming effect," said Timothy Lam, 58, a Catholic priest at Grace Church Hong Kong, 58-year-old Lam, who has attended the protest with other churchmen to promote peace. "She is Catholic after all, it's one of the main reason we sing it," said Jamie, an 18-year old student who is not Catholic. I pray the praise will shake foundations of communist party as they prosecute Chinese church in Hong Kong and inside China. Critics say the law would undermine Hong Kong's independent judiciary and rule of law, guaranteed by a "one country, two systems" formula under which the former British colony returned to Chinese rule in 1997. CHINESE CHRISTIANS JAILED FOR FAITH MEMORIZE BIBLE BECAUSE GUARDS ‘CAN’T TAKE WHAT’S HIDDEN IN YOUR HEART’. “She is Catholic after all, it’s one of the main reason we sing it,” said Jamie, an 18-year old student who is not Catholic. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Posted in Hong Kong ‘Sing Hallelujah to the Lord’: Religion on the forefront of Hong Kong’s protests by AFP 11:00, 30 June 2019 23:07, 31 March 2020. Lord strength the internal resolve and spirit of Chinese church and Christians. This website follows the DNPA Code of Ethics. The hymn was composed in 1974 by Linda Stassen-Benjamin in the United States for Easter. "Stop shooting, or else we sing 'Hallelujah to the Lord'," read one protest placard after the rubber bullets were fired. Legal Statement. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Some protesters hoped the Christian anthem would help sway her. Almighty God, thank You for the protesters in Hong Kong singing "Hallelujah to the Lord"! The protests over the past 10 days have been largely peaceful although police on Wednesday last week used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowds.
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