Friday, August 29, 2008

India's Christian Bodies Demand End to Orissa Violence

http://www.christianpost.com/article/20080828/india-s-christian-bodies-demand-end-to-orissa-violence.htm

[The Christian Post] 29 ASug 2008--Several prominent Christian groups in India spoke out against the recent outbreak of violence in Orissa State, urging stronger government intervention to end the conflict between Hindus and Christians.

“Some people have called the violence ‘Hindu-Christian clashes,’” said Dr. Joseph D’souza, president of the All India Christian Council, in a statement Wednesday. “But this is not accurate. Innocent Christians – mostly of Dalit origin – continue to be attacked by communal organizations which are mocking the rule of law.

“Governance in Orissa state appears to have disintegrated,” he charged.

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