News & Views:
Unprecedented Animosity against Christians
Christians in India are facing unparalleled hostility all over the country. Ever since the present government came to power in the centre, the anti-gospel elements have been emboldened to attack Christian missionaries using every method possible, even abusing government offices.
Arrest of Nuns
The recent arrest of two Nuns on a fabricated case in the state of Chattisgarh attracted headlines around the world. Thus, they got bail after nine days. At the same time, similar arrests and illegal detention of pastors and believers take place daily in different parts of the country, but are not even reported by the mainstream media. Demolition of church buildings and prayer halls has been taking place regularly on the pretext of legality.
Strictest Anti-Conversion Law
Meanwhile, the Government of Maharashtra is preparing to enact the strictest law against conversion within six months. The minister said this law prohibiting religious conversion will be similar to those in Pakistan, Iran, and the UAE, etc. Among the twelve other Indian states that have already legislated anti-conversion laws, the law of UP was considered to be the strictest so far.
On August 15, as the country was celebrating Independence Day, many Christians all over the country conducted special prayers with fasting for true freedom and peace in this land.
Cry out today
May the Lord God Almighty stir up the hearts of Christ-lovers in India and elsewhere to be conscious of the present scenario and be on their knees for this land, her people, and the leaders.
The words of Mordecai to Esther are relevant even today,
“Do not think in your heart that you will escape… … if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (Esther 4: 14).
Our Lord is still on the throne. As history testifies, even this difficult period for the church in India today will be for the good of His people tomorrow. Pray that the people of God may continue to stand for the Lord Jesus and His Word. May the Lord’s name be glorified. G&P
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