Ricci feared that the appeal in China of Christianity would be limited by what church demand?

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Ricci feared that the appeal of Christianity in China would be limited by the demand of the church for the Chinese to abandon their ancestral shrines, which were an integral part of their culture and beliefs. He realized that this demand would not sit well with the Chinese and would hinder the spread of Christianity in the country. Ricci believed in adapting Christianity to Chinese culture, and therefore, did not advocate for the abandonment of ancestral shrines.

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