Category - Indian Christians

Indian bishops speak out on caste discrimination

staff writers — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:08:13 +0100

As the UN declares caste-based discrimination a human rights violation, Indian Christian leaders have called on the churches to confess that the caste system has not been fully removed from their own communities.

Hopes expressed for an end to violence in the Indian state of Orissa

agency reporter — Tue, 19 May 2009 01:15:42 +0100

According to an Indian church worker, the violence against Christians in the Indian state of Orissa last year was not a one-time event but the consequence of a fragmented society. However, the recent elections give fresh hope.

Churches mobilise for the greening of India

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 14 May 2008 01:02:01 +0100

The National Council of Churches in India has joined the battle to turn green by calling for Christians to mobilise in the world's second most populous nation, and to join in the fight against global warming.

Pentecostal pastor defiant over attacks on Indian Christians

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 22:13:53 +0100

Two months after being brutally assaulted by Hindu fundamentalists in the presence of television crews, Indian Christian Pastor Walter Masih says he is determined to continue his ministry.