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IndiaMap reflects the 30 most recent Persecution Reports. Click HERE for the Map Legend.Hindu Supports Christian for Presidential Candidate in IndiaTuesday, May 22nd, 2012Nun Appointed to Represent Minorities: First Christian to Hold PositionMonday, May 21st, 2012Christians are considered a minority in India; and for the first time a Christian has been appointed to the State Minorities Commission in Rajasthan. This brings hopes that the rights of Christians in that state may now have an advocate. A Reflection on the Difficulties the Mission Faces in IndiaWednesday, May 16th, 2012Many missionaries and Christians in India suffer persecution. This article is a reflection on Mother Theresa's ministry and is offered to those who are persecuted as a form of encouragement and advice: "Even when we suffer persecutions, we need to offer love." Chief Minister in India keeps promise to ChristiansWednesday, May 16th, 2012Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu will fulfill promise to subsidise Hindu's and Christians wishing to do pilgrimages to their Holy Lands. Yoga Guru Supports Equal Rights For All Dalit ChristiansTuesday, May 15th, 2012"Dalit is a dalit, whether he is a Hindu, Christian or a Muslim. So, all Dalits should get equal rights” says Yoga guru Baba Ramdev Bible Study Members Attacked in IndiaTuesday, May 15th, 2012Attacked, Christians in India stop their Bible study. Police responded by "warning" the Hindu radicals and telling the Christians to cancel their Bible Study. Church Property Returned After Bishop Threatens Hunger StrikeMonday, May 14th, 2012Police arrest trespassers trying to "grab church land" only after the Bishop threatened a hunger strike. India Asks Pakistan to Protect Rights of Religious MinoritiesSunday, May 13th, 2012India implores Pakistan to protect the rights of its religious minorities. While their focus may be on Hindus, they refer to all religious minorities, including Christians. Teens Use Satanic Symbols to Defile Churches in IndiaSaturday, May 12th, 2012Three boys confessed to burning Bibles and using Satanic symbols in a series of church defilements. Use of Satanic rituals to defile churches on the rise in that area of India. Success in Court: First Ever Murder ConvictionFriday, May 11th, 2012With all the persecution happening in India, it is good to see success in Indian courts. The Alliance Defense Fund recently brought successful convictions on cases involving religious persecution; including the first ever murder conviction. From Beatings to Arrests: Evangelists in India Facing AttacksFriday, May 11th, 2012This article describes recent attacks on Pastors and their families in India from being bound and gagged to lack of protection from police. Navy Preventing Christians from Praying at ChapelThursday, May 10th, 2012The Indian Navy refuses Christians entry to a sacred chapel on Anjadip island. Hindu Villagers Attack Christian MournersTuesday, May 8th, 2012Hindu extremists try to prevent burial of a convert to Christianity. Christian “untouchables” in India denied constitutional rightsMonday, May 7th, 2012Christian Dalits in India are not guaranteed certain constitutional rights. “There are more underground Christians in India than in any other country in the world today. Because they're untouchables, they just register themselves as Hindus, even though they're Christians in their heart." Jyothi Raju Gaddapati Pastor In India Plants Church With Former PersecutorFriday, May 4th, 2012The following post is an amazing story of perseverance in the face of intense persecution in India and the coming to Christ of a former terrorist. Christian Persecution In India: Summary Of Recent AttacksThursday, May 3rd, 2012This article is a partial list of major incidents of Christian persecution in India during the month of April. The full list is extensive and details some of the horrific circumstances Christians in India face when confronted by Hindu extremists. India: Two Weeks Later, Pastor’s Nephew Still Healing From Sword AttackWednesday, May 2nd, 2012"The Pastor’s nephew, 38-year-old John Britto, reportedly tried to intervene and calm down the crowd. "Instead of heeding to his request, the enraged rowdy took out his sword and attacked Mr. John Britto and almost cut off his left hand," GCIC said." Extremists Teach Children To Pray Against Bible Clubs In IndiaMonday, April 30th, 2012"The objective is to make the children militantly anti-Christian. The clubs are called 'swadhyay' classes--'swadhyay' means study. They are taught to recite mantras to Hindu idols, and they're taught to resist Christian teachings." Hindu Villagers Attack Christian Mourners in IndiaSunday, April 29th, 2012"Assailants in Chhattisgarh state try to prevent burial of Christian," Compass Direct News reports. Amidst Persecution, India Christians Graduate from Bible College and Pledge to “Die for Christ”Sunday, April 29th, 2012“Hundreds of future missionaries have graduated at a Bible college in India's northern state of Rajasthan and pledged to ‘die for Christ’ if necessary amid expected persecution,” BosNewsLife reports. |
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