I sent this e-mail to both the president and prime minister, for what it's worth:
Dear Ambassador,
I am appalled to learn that 60 Christian believers in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh are being threatened with death if they do not convert back to Hinduism! This is barbaric and reflects poorly on India. I thought that India was tolerant of many religions.
I urge you to intervene in this matter, or at least bring it to the attention of those authorities who have the power and will to stop this evil behavior.
Respectfully submitted,
etc.
Now, I will pray:
O Lord God, we come before you to praise you and to ask for your help for these new Christians in India. Lord, you already know the situation and all its details. We lift up these precious brothers and sisters to you. Please show yourself powerful on their behalf. Let them and everyone around them see your power and your lovingkindness. Please ease the tensions and allow them and other Christians there to freely worship and tell others about your Son, Jesus. We come against the followers of Shiva there and all the false gods. We cast them down by the power of the blood of Jesus. Their knees must bow to you. We cut off their power by the authority of Jesus. We thank you in advance for helping the Christians in this situation. In Jesus' name we pray these things. Amen.
Sorry. The "Ambassador" was part of my rought draft. Instead of "Ambassador," I put "Mr. President" or "Mr. Prime Minister."
Thank you so much for sending your letters. And that was a beautiful prayer, it warmed my heart.
Ms. Casey's Daughter
Perhaps you should be writing a letter to Pakistan (America's ally). The burning and killing incidents are taking place in Pakistan (even as we speak) not India. I live in India and I know Himachal Pradesh is pretty clam.
BTW see post # 77
and this:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=pakistan
http://news.google.co.in/news?hl=en&tab=wn&ie=UTF-8&q=Pakistan+church+&btnG=Search+News
And perhaps you own Indians and the Hindus an apology for your harsh comments.
I guess the tolerance of Christians is only of Catholics (due to the work of the late Mother Theresa and the Sisters of Charity, primarily)....
btw, Ms. Casey's daughter, why don't you get your own name on here?