Monday, September 08, 2008

Orissa Christians forced to choose between faith, homes

http://www.christiantoday.com/article/orissa.christians.forced.to.choose.between.faith.homes/21373.htm

[Christianity Today UK] 8 Sep 2008--Christians in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, plagued with sectarian violence in recent weeks, are reportedly being coerced into converting to Hinduism in order to save their homes.

Hindu militants behind the deaths of dozens of believers as well as the torching of churches and Christian-owned homes and businesses are demanding Christians sign papers renouncing their faith and convert to Hinduism. If they refuse, the Christians are reportedly threatened with having their property destroyed or face social ostracism, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.

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