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AN INTER-FAITH ENGAGEMENT

AN INTER-FAITH ENGAGEMENT. INDIA IS A. COUNTRY. SOCIALIST DEMOCRATIC SECULAR. People of India are free to practice and propagate religion of their choice as per Indian Constitution.

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AN INTER-FAITH ENGAGEMENT

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  1. AN INTER-FAITH ENGAGEMENT

  2. INDIA IS A COUNTRY SOCIALIST DEMOCRATIC SECULAR

  3. People of India are free to practiceand propagate religion of their choice as per Indian Constitution. However, rise of religious fundamentalism in the post- independence India has created a lot of tension among different faith communities.

  4. Anti – Sikh Riot following the killing of Mrs. Indira Gandhi in 1984 subsequent to Operation Blue Star Death Toll: 3000

  5. Godhra (Gujarat) Riots in 2002 Death Toll: 1200

  6. The hate campaign against the religious minorities was systematically organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party with the help of Vishya Hindu Parishad, Shiv Sena, Bajrang Dal and other fundamental fascist organisations for political gain. Promotion of Hindutva (Hindu Nation Ideology) saw many religious conflicts in recent times.

  7. Hate Crimes against Christians have occurred in several states such as Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and Karnataka

  8. Christian missionaries and Churches became targets of anger Australian Missionary Graham Staines and his two children were burnt alive in Orissa

  9. Black Christmas - December 07

  10. Still Counting…. (violence 2008) Death confirmed: 57 Priests/pastors/nuns seriously injured: 10 Priests kidnapped: 2 Houses burnt/destroyed in 160 villages: 4300Institutions/ schools destroyed: 7Churches/Chapels: 101Convents and hostels: 14 Residences of priests: 5Dispensaries: 2Vocational Training Centres: 3 Shops: 126 Vehicles burnt / destroyed: 43

  11. Christian Response “My husband and our children have sacrificed their lives for the nation of India. India is my home” - Gladys Stains “I praise God that my father and my brothers are found worthy to die for Christ” - Esther Stains

  12. Real Cause of Communal Conflict • Economic Depravity, oppression, exploitation, discrimination and other forms of injustice • Politicizing of Religion for personal gain

  13. Response of the Church towards Religious Harmony Re-defining Evangelism Re-discovering Mission Engagements Understanding the people of other faiths and making bridges Acknowledging the positive values in other faith traditions

  14. Inter-Faith Engagements Shift from dialogue to action Creation of Interfaith Forum to deal with Human Rights and other Social Issues Trusting leaders from other faith communities to lead

  15. NETWORKING • With Faith Based Secular Minded Groups and Organisations • Media (Print and Electronic) • National and Inter-national Church Partners

  16. Today the Christians are not alone They are pilgrims with the people of other faiths

  17. PRAY FOR INDIA!

  18. Join the Delhi – Leh Interfaith Motorcycle Rally, 2010

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