Attacks on Christians May Resume in India

Attacks on Christians may resume in India, says report

India (MNN) -- Hindu militants are now threatening to resume attacks against Christians in the eastern Indian state of Orissa. Mission India's David Stravers says their Bible clubs, literacy classes and other ministries have been temporarily suspended because of the violence--a typical response "because then you're not so high profile, and people will kind of come to their senses and people start talking. And the people in the villages who have been benefiting from the ministry say, 'You're not teaching us any more. Why not? We don't like this.' We find that the Hindus actually come to our defense." Stravers says persecution typically brings more Christians to join the cause. However, he's concerned. "We don't know how long this responsiveness will last. There are workers in place ready to go. They're passionate; they're willing to suffer; they know it's dangerous, but they still want to do it. They just need a little help. They need our materials, and they need a little bit of training." Your financial gift can provide Christ-centered literacy training. 270,000 Hindus are on a waiting list for these classes.