Religious persecution, freedom of faith, and the church in India, curated from specialized sources — Portas Abertas, International Christian Concern, Barnabas Aid, and others. Every story credits the original source and includes a prayer focus.
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Religious PersecutionAfter refusing a Hindu reconversion ritual, the family had their roof torn down, then water and electricity cut off by the community weeks later.
Religious FreedomThe new law allows up to 10 years in prison for repeat offenders, even as data shows religious minorities have stayed stable for decades.
Religious PersecutionA court convicted seven Christians, including pastors from six villages, on charges of "forced conversion" stemming from a birthday party.
Religious PersecutionA neighbor hostile to the family's faith is suspected in the fire; the pastor also faces a false criminal charge.
Religious PersecutionA pastor was taken into custody mid-service on a baseless charge of inducement and held for three days before being released on bail.
Religious PersecutionAfter days of tension and disrupted worship, families were forced to leave the village over accusations of illicit conversion.
Religious FreedomParliament is debating expanding the government's power to seize or freeze the assets of NGOs and Christian ministries.
Church in IndiaEvangelical leaders publicly supported student movements protesting irregularities in university entrance exams.
Religious FreedomIndia's highest court is reviewing reports of hate speech and vigilante attacks against Christians.
Religious FreedomThe state government ordered a time-bound review of land tied to churches and mission organizations.
Church in IndiaChristian leaders launched a campaign to counter false conversion accusations circulating online.
Religious FreedomNew guidelines ban the use of overseas donations for proselytizing, affecting local partners of international missions.
Church in IndiaDespite disrupted gatherings and threats from nationalist groups, evangelists keep serving rural communities.
Religious FreedomAn order in Chhattisgarh made reciting Hindu mantras mandatory in public schools.
Religious FreedomUttar Pradesh is directing state universities to monitor campus life for alleged conversion attempts.
Religious PersecutionCommunity groups organized protests in Narayanpur alleging forced conversions, pressuring Christian families to leave.
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