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Three Indian Churches Raided by Radical Hindus, Pastors Arrested

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1 year ago

January 19, 2024

India — Three churches in the village of Amdi, India, were forced to close last weekend after a mob of right-wing radicals stormed their regular Sunday morning services.

The attackers ransacked the homes where congregants were gathered and warned them of further consequences should they continue to meet for worship. Christians in the village were left in a state of fear and intimidation, further worsened by the refusal of police to register a report against the attackers.

In the aftermath of the attack, three pastors were arrested and falsely charged with alleged ‘forced conversion activities’ – a common charge levelled against Indian Christians by government officials when no true crimes have been committed.

The three men were Pastor Santosh Sahu of Immanual Church, who has been conducting his services for the last 12 years, Pastor Thakur Ram of Church of God, and Pastor Bhagchand Dhibar of A.G. Church. They were later released on bail, but that did little to ease the concern caused by the mob.

“There has been a sense of fear among the Christian believers, while witnessing increased anti-Christian sentiments,” said a Christian who requested anonymity. “We are worried and anxious about the mob attacks against us. We are not sure if we will have a gathering of Sunday worship at all.”

Chhattisgarh is one of the five Indian states that held elections last month to select their Chief Minister. Pro-Hindu BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) had a landslide victory in these elections, twisting power from their close opponent, Indian National Congress. This win could embolden the radical Hindu nationalists to attack and intimidate innocent Christians for their political benefit.

Please continue to pray for believers in India under this new anti-Christian state government.
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മുനിയറ ബൈബിൾ കൺവൻഷൻ അനുഗ്രഹത്തോട് സമാപിച്ചു

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February 23, 2025

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ഫെയ്ത്ത് ഗോസ്പൽ മിഷന്റെ ആഭിമുഖ്യത്തിൽ നടത്തപ്പെടുന്ന ഹൈറേഞ്ചിന്റെ സുവിശേഷ സംഘമമായ 24-ാത് മുനിയറ ബൈബിൾ കൺവൻഷന് അനുഗ്രഹ സമാപ്തി. 2025 ഫെബ്രുവരി 18 ന് വൈകിട്ട് 5.30 മുതൽ 9.30 വരെ മുനിയറ അങ്കണവാടിയ്ക്ക് സമീപം വച്ച് നടന്ന മുനിയറ കൺവൻഷൻ പാസ്റ്റർ ഷാജി ഇടുക്കി ഉത്ഘാടനം നിർവഹിച്ചു. ഫെയ്ത്ത് ഗോസ്പൽ മിഷൻ പ്രസിഡൻ്റ് പാസ്റ്റർ ജയ്മോൻ അദ്ധ്യക്ഷത വഹിച്ചു. സമീപ പ്രദേശങ്ങളിലുമുള്ള സഭകളുടെയും ദൈവദാസൻമാരുടെയും ആത്മീയ പ്രവർത്തനമാണ് ഫെയ്ത്ത് ഗോസ്പൽ മിഷൻ. പാസ്റ്റർമാരായ പ്രിൻസ് തോമസ് റാന്നി, സജു ചാത്തന്നൂർ , അനീഷ് കാവാലം എന്നീവർ പ്രസംഗിച്ചു. ഫെയ്ത്ത് ഗോസ്പൽ സിoഗേഴ്സ് മുനിയറ ഗാനശുശൂഷയ്ക്ക് നേതൃത്വം നൽകി. പാസ്റ്റർ ബെന്നി മത്തായി (സെക്രട്ടറി ) പാസ്റ്റർ റ്റിജി സി.സി (ഖജാൻജി) ബ്രദർ ജോർജ് ഇ.സി (വൈസ് – പ്രസിഡന്റ്) ബ്രദർ അനീഷ് എൻ.എ (ജോ.സെക്രട്ടറി) കമ്മിറ്റി അംഗങ്ങ’ൾ ബ്രദർ സണ്ണി റ്റി.ഒ, ബ്രദർ ജോൺ സി.സി, ബ്രദർ പത്രോസ്, ബ്രദർ ഷിജു കുര്യൻ. എന്നിവർ നേതൃത്വം നൽകി.
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New Anti-Conversion Law Takes Effect in Rajasthan

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1 day ago

February 22, 2025

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India — As of this week, a newly enacted anti-conversion law requires people in India’s Rajasthan state to give two months’ notice to the government if they plan to change their religion voluntarily.

Further, the “converter,” or the person performing the conversion ceremony, must also give the government a month’s notice of his intention to perform the ceremony.

The Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025, has made the procedures for conversions exhaustive and lengthy to stop unlawful conversions. Failure to involve government authorities in voluntary religious conversions could lead to up to three years in jail and a minimum fine of 10,000 rupees ($115).

The new law states that a prescribed declaration form should be submitted to the District Magistrate (DM) or the relevant authority 60 days before the person wants to convert voluntarily.

If the converter violates the law, it could lead to up to five years imprisonment and a minimum fine of 25,000 rupees ($289).
An officer not below the rank of Additional DM will “get an inquiry conducted through police with regard to real intention, purpose, and cause of the proposed religious conversion.”

Then, within 60 days of conversion, the converted person must send a declaration in a prescribed form to the DM. A copy of this declaration must be displayed on the notice board of the DM’s office until the date of confirmation.

Finally, the convert must appear before the DM within 21 days of filing the declaration to establish their identity and confirm the declaration’s contents.

According to lawmakers, unlawful religious conversions through coercion, force, allurement, or fraud, with allurement including cash, material benefits, employment, free education, and even inter-religious marriages, are taking place. This law aims to curb these so-called malpractices.

The anti-conversion law states that the burden of proof lies on the person who has “caused” the conversion. This is a reversal of the principle of assumption of innocence, which normally applies to the accused person in a criminal case.

Rajasthan joins 11 other Indian states that have passed anti-conversion laws. These include Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh.

Various offenses under the law are cognizable and non-bailable, which could result in harassment of innocent individuals, says Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP), which has long acted as a safeguarding organization for the human rights of Indian citizens.
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Chrysalis: Preparing for Marriage Workshop

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2 days ago

February 21, 2025

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Bangalore – All Peoples Church (APC) is excited to announce the Chrysalis: Preparing for Marriage Workshop, scheduled for February 22, 2025. This workshop is designed to help couples build a strong foundation for their future together.

The workshop will cover various aspects of marriage, including communication, conflict resolution, financial planning, and spiritual growth. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experienced speakers and engage in interactive sessions that provide practical tools and insights for a successful marriage.
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