Vietnam is one of the few countries that still follow a Communist ideology. Christians are viewed as Western agents, and their activities are closely monitored by the government; under Decree 92, which took effect in January 2013, all religious groups must be registered and abide by strict rules. This means many house churches are forced to meet in secret. Several church buildings were confiscated or destroyed and Christians attacked during this period. Converts from Buddhist or tribal religions also face pressure from their families and communities to return to their traditional faiths.