In Mid-May, I received a message from a fine minister of the gospel who is being threatened by the anti-evangelization laws of India. His name and mission are omitted for obvious security reasons. But it would not hurt to pray for this nation and the free spread of the Gospel.
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Dear Friends and Supporters,
I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out with a heavy heart to share the dire situation unfolding in India, where our brothers and sisters in Christ are facing severe persecution, compounded by escalating tensions with Pakistan. Your prayers are urgently needed to help those suffering.
PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS IN INDIA
The Christian community in India is under relentless attack from Hindu nationalist groups, particularly in certain states. Reports indicate a sharp rise in violence, with 640 incidents of discrimination and attacks recorded in 2024 alone, a fourfold increase from a decade ago. Churches are being vandalized, worship services disrupted, and pastors falsely accused of forced conversions under stringent anti-conversion laws. In Uttar Pradesh, over 60 Christians, including pastors, remain in jail for simply practicing their faith.
Recent incidents include:
In Andhra Pradesh, three churches were attacked by Hindu nationalist mobs during Sunday services recently, leaving communities shaken
In Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, two Catholic priests were assaulted by a Hindu mob at a police station while supporting Christians accused of conversion activities.
In Uttar Pradesh, several pastors were convicted under anti-conversion laws in early 2025, and are now facing five years in prison .
Social media posts highlight the growing fear, with reports of Christians being beaten, humiliated, and coerced into renouncing their faith. The Evangelical Fellowship of India notes that attacks nearly double on Sundays, targeting worshippers during services.
RISING TENSIONS WITH PAKISTAN
Adding to the crisis, India is on the brink of conflict with Pakistan following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, which killed 26 tourists, including Christians and Hindus.
India has accused Pakistan of supporting the attack, leading to a tense standoff, with both nations expelling citizens and scaling back diplomatic ties.
India’s Prime Minister has vowed to strike terrorist safe havens, raising fears of military escalation.
This volatile atmosphere has fueled communal tensions, with Christians and Muslims facing heightened hostility. In the Pahalgam attack, a Christian was killed after identifying his faith, underscoring the targeting of religious minorities.
Our Call to Action
The Christian community in India needs our immediate support:
Prayer: Please pray for the safety of believers, the release of imprisoned pastors, and peace between India and Pakistan. Pray for strength for those enduring persecution and for wisdom for church leaders navigating these challenges.
Financial Support: Funds are desperately needed to provide legal aid for those jailed, rebuild vandalized churches, and support families displaced or injured by violence. Ask your church how you might help.
We are called to stand with our persecuted brothers and sisters, as Hebrews 13:3 urges: “Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body.” Your prayers can make a tangible difference.
Thank you for your love and support. Please share this message with others who can join us in this critical time.
P.S. For more details on the persecution, see:
This is ultimate insanity - trying to convert Hindus - while Western Civilization is being overrun with non-western immigrants - by invitation of much of churchianity, I might add - WE NEED SANITY in Western Civilization again - and we need it FIRST in church - https://crushlimbraw.blogspot.com/search?q=Churchianity+immigration&max-results=20&by-date=false&m=1 - a list of headnotes to articles that relate to it - much more begins at - www.crushlimbraw.com - what say we establish a mission to convert Western Civilization back to Christianity again?