Persecution in India: Francis’ Response from Cornerstone Church on Vimeo.

*Footage courtesy “The Voice of the Martyrs”
*Music courtesy “The Champion and His Burning Flame”

Orissa has one of the worst records for violence against Christians, due in part to the activities of a religious fundamentalist group. Many churches have been destroyed and Christian workers continue to be attacked. There is a law prohibiting conversion and, since 2000, baptism requires the permission of the government. About a year ago, Hindu radicals went on a “bloody rampage that left 50,000 Christians fleeing for their lives into the state’s forests.” (GFA, 2009).

LINKS:
Voice of the Martyrs: www.persecution.com
Gospel for Asia: www.gfa.org
Our Brother’s Burden: www.ourbrothersburden.org