Two converts of a church in the district of Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh have been beaten for refusing to return to Hinduism, according to an October 27 report from Compass Direct.
On the morning of October 19, Santu Prasad Barmaia and Kunjan Prasad Barmaia were attacked by as many as twelve villagers while on the way to farm their fields. A local Christian reported that both men suffered internal injuries as a result of the attack.
These two men, who are the only Christians in their village, have been threatened and ostracized by their Hindu villagers since they converted to Christianity four years ago. For the past year, villagers have even refused to allow them to take water from the common drinking well unless they "reconvert" to Hinduism. Although Barmaia and Barmaia filed a police report that identified their attackers by name, the police have yet to make any arrests.
Pray that these men will be assured that although the authorities ignore them, the Lord hears their cries (Psalm 34:17). Ask God to strengthen these men to lovingly and boldly proclaim the gospel (Ephesians 6:18-20). Pray that they will heal quickly from their injuries.
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