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Todays News from India 11-25-08 |
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Written by Rev. Ken Pounders
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Monday, 24 November 2008 |
Tarun said today that the House of Hope children are still at
the the relief camp and he feels they are safe there. He does not see
them returning to the House of Hope until after the first of the year
as the violence continues and there are new threats as the Christmas
season approaches. Approximately 10,000 radical Hindus met in
Bhubaneswar recently protesting the failure of the Orissa government
to arrest those responsible for killing their leader. They have
pledged to continue the violence against the Christians and are
determined to stop the celebration of Christmas by the Christians.
They also have promised 3 lakhs (approximately $6000) to each person
who kills a pastor or evangelist. Radical Hindus said they wanted 200
killed. The 3 lakhs they promised is to match what the Orissa
government gives to the families of individuals who have been killed
in the violence. Tarun has been warned by our workers in the area to
stay away as they are still wanting to kill him.
Tarun is concerned that the government has not taken action to arrest
those involved in and leading the violence against Christians. The
government makes statements to the media, but do not follow through
with what they say and the Orissa government is still pro radical
Hindus.
The situation in Orissa remains serious and I ask that you continue to
pray for our brothers and sisters in India as well as for the unsaved
Hindus who desperately need Jesus.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 27 March 2009 )
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