Posted on 04/19/2006 4:42:01 PM PDT by Coleus
The president of Gospel for Asia says it appears that Hindu militants have declared an all-out war against Christians throughout India. Recently across that country, Christians have been falsely accused of crimes, arrested, and beaten -- all for witnessing to Hindus. Dr. K.P. Yohannan is founder and president of Gospel for Asia, which trains native Indians for missionary work throughout India. He says GFA tells its workers to expect persecution as they serve the Lord.
The persecution and violence being waged against India's Christians is not being carried out or sanctioned by all Hindus but is being perpetrated by "extremists in the Hindu religion, like we have in any religion," Yohannan points out. "They are the ones who are taking the lead like the Taliban," he says. "But this is not getting easier," the ministry leader continues. "I tell my brothers and sisters, let's not be looking for easy times in the days to come, because persecution is definitely on the increase, and it is in the midst of persecution and suffering that we are going to see the kingdom's work done."
Earlier this month, the government of Rajasthan became the sixth state in India to enact an anti-conversion law. In other states with such legislation, Christians have been targeted for attacks by Hindu extremists. Nevertheless, Yohannan notes, Christians in India are standing strong, and the increased persecution has only increased the effectiveness of the church's witness across the country. "We have more people coming to Christ now," he says, "especially in places where the worst persecution is taking place."
How this is to be explained, GFA's president confesses, is a mystery. "I don't understand it," he says, "but Jesus said He will build his church. We are suffering for it, but God is faithfully doing His work." As the persecution against followers of Christ intensifies in India, Yohannan urges prayer. He asks believers in the United States and elsewhere in the free world to pray for Christians facing violence and intimidation from Hindu extremists in India and for believers facing persecution throughout the world.
LOL. Its never just about "helping" orphans. Its about gathering converts. The "help" is not for you if you dont convert.
No - my daughter is.
That is a lie. Remember after the tsunami? Many Christian organizations donated money, time, food, etc. and didn't ask anyone to convert. Christian organizations here in the US help many people also without any strings attached. Why are you spreading lies about Christians?
Yeah the tsunami. I remember alright.
http://in.news.yahoo.com/050116/139/2j1rp.html
Fine - next time the missionaries (and the money) can stay home. I'm sure you all will be fine on your own. I know I won't ever give money to help another charity for India.
I will no longer believe any news coming out of India except the news from Christian organizations.
LOL.
Well, remember that in the next disaster. We have plenty of needy people here in the US that appreciate the help.
You man not know so FYI ...
During the tsunami India politely refused US governmental aid since we already had enough, in fact India went ahead to donate to Sri Lanka and Indonesia.
And dont forget India too extented some help during the Hurricane Katrina.
So?
So....
Charity for the sake of charity is welcome. Charity in return for conversion is not.
You are obviously very oppossed to Christianity which is your absolute right. Too bad your country does not have the freedoms we enjoy in the United States. Makes me very thankful to live here.
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