On February 17, a church building and school operated by Hopegivers International were destroyed by Hindu militants, upset about the content of a book that was being sold at a book stand (click here for more details). Violence in connection with this incident has not stopped, as militants continue to demand the arrest of M. A. Thomas, the founder of Emmanuel Mission. On February 24, an effigy of Thomas was burned on top of a church building in Jaipur. The militants are also seeking to have Hopegivers' license to operate the orphanage and Bible College revoked. Various churches in the area have also been attacked. Violence Continues in Connection With Attack on School
On February 17, a church building and school operated by Hopegivers International were destroyed by Hindu militants, upset about the content of a book that was being sold at a book stand (click here for more details). Violence in connection with this incident has not stopped, as militants continue to demand the arrest of M. A. Thomas, the founder of Emmanuel Mission. On February 24, an effigy of Thomas was burned on top of a church building in Jaipur. The militants are also seeking to have Hopegivers' license to operate the orphanage and Bible College revoked. Various churches in the area have also been attacked. India Information
- Current Ministry Projects
VOMC assists persecuted Christians with legal support and rehabilitation assistance, and cares for children of martyrs by providing them with a safe place to be nurtured physical and spiritually. VOMC also partners to equip Christians in India with Biblical training and works to strengthen and support marginalized and persecuted Christian women. Additionally, VOMC helps to provide medical assistance to believers who have faced injuries after being attacked.”
Project Funds: Families of Martyrs, Equipping the Saints, Legal Defense, Relief and Development, Women’s Ministry, Medical Fund
- Country Information
Population
1,399,179,585 (2023 est.)Ethnicity (%)
Indo-Aryan (72), Dravidian (25), other (3)Religion (%)
Hinduism (79.8), Muslim (14.2), Christianity (2.3), Sikh (1.7), other (2)Leader
President Droupadi Murmu (2022)Government type
Federal parliamentary republicLegal system
Based on English common law; separate personal law codes apply to Christians, Hindus and Muslims.Source: CIA World Factbook
- Pray for India
Despite the intimidation and violence that have taken place in many of India's states, may Christians wisely yet unashamedly preach the Gospel. Pray that indigenous Christians and foreign missionaries will minister in ways that do not hint at fraudulent conversions, unmasking the intentions behind the anti-conversion legislation. Intercede for India's leaders, that they may reign with justice and righteousness.
