This year, for the first time ever, India has entered the top 10 of the World Watch List. It’s a cle
This year, for the first time ever, India has entered the top 10 of the World Watch List. It’s a clear sign of the increase in Christian persecution in this country.During the reporting period for the 2019 World Watch List, at least 12,500 Christians and about 100 churches were attacked. Also, at least 200 people have been arrested for their faith, and at least 10 have been killed. However, many incidents go undocumented, so actual figures could be much higher.The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party promotes the extremist militant Hindu message: ‘To be Indian, you have to be Hindu’. Militant Hindus see Christians as a threat to the nation because of thier growth in numbers and strong presence in the tribal regions. Thus, they want to rid India of Christians and other minorities to ensure it becomes a true Hindu nation. Discrimination is also very common, based on the age-old caste system. It affects Christians all over India because most converts to Christianity come from the lower and ‘untouchable’ (Dalit) castes.Yet, despite fierce opposition, the Church in India is growing, with many coming to faith. -- source link
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