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Christian woman brutally attacked
(July 15, 2010)
Assailants sever Christian's hand
(July 08, 2010)
Two pastors attacked; vehicles burned
(June 30, 2010)
Christian beaten, forcibly reconverted to Hinduism
(June 17, 2010)
Missionary murdered
(June 03, 2010)
Christian man dies, three injured after attack
(April 22, 2010)
A call to action and prayer for Christians in Orissa
(December 23, 2009)
Christians beaten, church burned down
(December 16, 2009)
Pray for persecuted Christians in Orissa this Christmas
(December 02, 2009)
Three churches attacked in Tamil Nadu
(December 02, 2009)
Christians throughout India targeted in violent attacks
(October 28, 2009)
Pastor attacked and arrested in Karnataka
(October 14, 2009)
Pastor attacked by Hindu militants in Andhra Pradesh
(September 30, 2009)
Relief camp bombed in Orissa
(September 30, 2009)
Hindus falsely accuse Christians of murder
(September 02, 2009)
Church burned in Andhra Pradesh
(August 26, 2009)
Christians attacked throughout Karnataka
(August 19, 2009)
Christians beaten, accused of forcible conversion in Karnataka
(July 22, 2009)
Church closed down; pastor beaten
(June 10, 2009)
Homes burned, paramilitary forces withdrawn in Orissa
(June 03, 2009)
Pastor severely beaten in Madhya Pradesh
(May 27, 2009)
Christians beaten, churches set on fire
(May 20, 2009)
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| Christians threatened and mistreated in Kandhamal, India |
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| February 11, 2009 |
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Pray for boldness for Christians returning to their homes in Kandhamal district. Pray that the believers will be a light that draws their Hindu neighbours to Christ (Matthew 5:14-16). Learn more about the persecution of Indian Christians at the India Country Report. |
Despite government assurances of stability in Kandhamal district, Orissa state, the tension remains high for Christians returning from the relief camps to what remains of their homes, churches and livelihoods. According to a February 6 report from AsiaNews, approximately 17 people visited the village of Jhimangia in Kandhamal on February 2 to survey the damage before moving back. However, when they arrived, they were surrounded by Hindu villagers who warned them that they could not return unless they converted to Hinduism. Other Christians who have moved back to the district are reportedly facing harassment and discrimination. Elsewhere in the district, a foundation for a Hindu temple has been laid on the site of a church that was burned to the ground in August.