Serving God's Purposes in Our Generation (Acts 13:36b)

The Hindustan Times Exposes Another Lie Of RSS Against Christians

Are Christians converting poor people by allurement? RSS says so. But all the evidences point exactly in opposite direction. Excerpts from the Hindustan Times reports.Sakshi Times had reported by citing National Commision for Minorities  report that there is not a single case of conversion by inducement in Orissa.  On September 6, 2008, Sakshi Times had also reported by citing two studies of (1) Sabrang Communications & Publishing Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai, India, and The South Asia Citizens Web and (2) Awaaz — South Asia Watch Ltd that it is RSS who uses foreign donations for violence.  Some may have dismissed it…

Put VHP, Bajrang Dal On Terror Watch List

New Delhi: Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Brinda Karat on Tuesday asked the central government to immediately put the Bajrang Dal and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on the watch list of organisations indulging in terrorist-like activities. In a letter to Home Minister Shivraj Patil, Brinda said the two Hindu organisations are spreading violence against minority Christians in Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. "There are reports of attempts being made to spread the violence to states such as Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan by these organisations. In addition, their leaders are making the most rabidly communal speeches. These actions seriously undermine national…

The Monetarist Gods That Have Failed

The collapse of the largest insurance company, the two largest mortgage companies, and three out of the five largest investment banks - all within the last few weeks! - means that if we are not *in* something like the 1929 recession, we are certainly very near it. Many people (including myself) have for some years now been trying to present solutions for the inherent instability of the global financial system. But there are none so deaf as those who do not want to hear! Regulators were even pressed to avoid implementing the few safeguards that existed! Entirely needlessly, tens of…

Graham Staines and His Two Young Sons Burnt Alive. Wife Forgives Unconditionally!

Graham Stuart Staines was the Australian missionary who was burnt to death along with his two sons Philip, aged nine and Timothy aged seven while sleeping in his station wagon at Manoharpur village in Keonjhar district in Orissa, India in January 1999. Graham Staines had been working in Orissa among the tribal poor and especially with leprosy patients since 1965. He spoke fluent Oriya and was very popular among the patients whom he used to help after they were cured. He used to teach them how to make mats out of rope and basket from saboigrass and hand weaving. The widow of Graham Staines, Gladys has said the perpetrators of the crime should be forgiven. "I've no hatred for anyone.  "I've no anger," Mrs. Gladys Staines responded."

"'Father They Are Going to Burn Me" – Rajni's Last Words.

Ms. Rajni Majhi, a 20 year old student who lived in the orphanage and was also working as an auxiliary nurse in the orphanage confronted the mob of Hindus. When Fr Sequeira arrived at the spot, the mob locked him and Rajni into separate rooms, and ordered the children to vacate the orphanage. The mob then ransacked Fr Sequeira's room, poured petrol on him and Rajni and set the orphanage on fire. I could hear the cries of Rajni, and the mob was cheering and shouting through the window. These criminals tied her hands together - they made a huge bonfire in the orphanage room and threw her onto the fire. They used sickles, shovels and other weapons to prevent her from running away, these extremists did not allow her to even move from the burning flames". All the while I could hear the cries of Rajni from the next room where she was writhing in agony. After sometime, there was silence. Rajni Mahji was burnt alive.

"God Is In Control" – Message From Orissa

Juria Bardhan, Gospel for Asia's state leader in Orissa, India, knows what it's like to be hunted by anti-Christian extremists bent on killing him. During the past two weeks, he has seen dozens of churches burned to the ground. He has seen missionaries and Christians beaten and killed. But during all these horrific attacks, Juria has had one thought. "We know the Lord is in control," Juria said in an interview Thursday. Juria's comments may sound naïve to Western ears, but to Christians in volatile parts of Asia, they ring true. They expect persecution rather than peace. They know that…

From Kashmir To Orissa, The Saffron Camp's Violent Role

Just as the deaths of 'kar sevaks' (Hindu pilgrims) in an arson attack on their train led to retaliatory violence by the Hindutva brigade against Muslims in Gujarat in 2002, similarly the murder of five Hindus, including the head of an ashram in Orissa, has sparked off attacks against Christians by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal activists. Why the Christians should have been targeted is not clear because the murders were reportedly committed by Maoists. However, since it is not easy to track down the Maoists in their jungle hideouts, the saffron warriors seem to have vented their…

Three Teenage Girls and Two Women Buried Alive in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, City of Islam, Aug 29:  National assembly, Correspondent Ahmed Hassan  reported 30 Aug, 08 in web edition of Daily Dawn that “Balochistan Senator Sardar Israrullah Zehri stunned the upper house on Friday when he defended the recent incident of burying alive three teenage girls and two women in his province, saying it was part of “our tribal custom.” The girls were allegedly accused of not marrying according to the wishes of men in the family! Pakistan has become a lawless society where anarchy rules. Violent criminal are elected in a so called democracy in a  poverty stricken nation where trigger…

RSS Uses Foreign Donations for Charity to Spread Violence in Orissa

In this article you will know (1) Ideology and Communal Violence Conducted by RSS (2) How RSS uses its ‘charitable NGOs’ to raise money from Westerners during the time of natural calamities and use it against Christians in India. (3) These same NGOs are now raising money for Bihar Flood Relief. After reading this article, please (1) send this to all fair-minded Hindu friends so that they who denounce Islamic terrorism will denounce RSS too (2) Send to all the friends especially in US and Europe so that they are aware of these NGOs who fund RSS. By Sakshi Research…

Burning For Shining

Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10"He must increase, but I must decrease" (Jn 3:30) We are called to be like John the Baptist who burnt himself out to shine for God (Jn 5:35). We desire to shine for Jesus but we are not ready to burn out for Him. We want to be like electric bulbs; but God is looking for candles, which melt away in the process of giving light. Hudson Taylor (1832-1905) burnt out for God in his missionary service in China. He challenged the Christians, "God is looking for some wicks to burn. The oil and the fire are…

United States Legislators Concerned About Violence Targeting Christians In Orissa

HYDERABAD, INDIA (ANS) -- Seven United States members of the House of Representatives sent a letter on Sept. 4, 2008, to India’s Ambassador to the U.S., Ronen Sen, expressing concern about attacks on Christians in Orissa state. Also, on Sept. 3, 2008, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom called for action to stop the violence and accountability within India. There are still sporadic reports of anti-Christian attacks from the eastern state of Orissa. The violence has entered its 15th day despite the emergency deployment of Central law enforcement troops. Attacks began on Aug. 23, 2008, after the murder of…

Pray For Orissa

Orissa is small state in the Eastern part of India.  The people of the State have a great history.  The people of Orissa were known to be tough people.  They resisted Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC, where 110000 people were killed.  Ashoka converted to Buddhism after that.  Today Orissa is one of the poorest States in India.  But it has lot of natural resources.  The tribals in the state do not see any progress in their lives.  The percentage of Christians in this state are just 2.1% of the population.  In the recent three weeks, there have been well planned,…

Persecution

I am at a loss for words. I stopped still. I had mixed feelings. I started to cry thinking about my own people back home. Initially, I'll admit that I felt a bit angry towards God. I didn't know how to react. While pleading to God for intervention, it made me think about the cost of the gospel. Living in America, we tend to take religious freedom for granted. I pray for those who are hurt . . . for divine intervention . . . for strength, unity, and that God will guide their steps and they won't be worn…

Dasavatharam, Chaos Theory And The Divine Providence of God

I am writing a research paper on Kamal’s Dasavatharam (2008) titled Kamal Hasan’s Dasavatharam, Chaos theory and Divine providence of God – A theological reflection The Tsunami (on 26, Dec 2004) that devastated coastal Tamil Nadu and beyond forced us (theists) to ask the question: “Where was God during Tsunami?” It is difficult to make sense of the death toll and destruction of property, besides the enormous social costs involved in the subsequent rehabilitation process. You wonder if such calamities events are ordered (if not governed) by God? But…how could a Good – Loving – all powerful God allow these…

Why Are US Corporations (Cisco, Sun Microsystems and so on) Funding Terrorist Organisations in India?

According to a report in The Hindustan Times (New Delhi) today, $1.7 million was raised last year by the India Development and Relief Fund (IDRF) from individuals and corporations in the United States (including Cisco and Sun Microsystems) to distribute among Sangh parivar agencies, which are now established as the premiere terrorist organisations in the country. On what basis are these the premiere terrorist organisations in India today? First, by the body count and general destruction and duration of terrorism this year. Second, by their tactics: almost all other terrorist organisations in the country operate by stealth through individual assassinations…

Persecution of Indian Christians

INDIA’S north-eastern state Orissa continues to be in grip of gory anti-Christian riots. Scores of Christians, including some nuns, pastors and ordinary innocent people have been burnt alive. Countless churches, houses and shops have been gutted. Even Christian orphanages have not been spared. They burnt our homes, our churches, our crops, our vehicles. They ransacked our schools, our orphanges and destroyed our clinics. Everything we owned is gone. We have nothing left. Absolutely nothing.

Christians of Orissa Attacked

Hindu Fanatics In Wave Of Violence Against Christians

Article by Rhys BlakelySource: Evangelical Fellowship of IndiaBhubaneswar: THE mob appeared an hour after sunset, armed with axes, clubs and paraffin. The carnage that followed would have been much worse if the Christians of Gadragaon, a remote village in northeast India, had not been warned by text message: "The Hindus are coming to kill you." The alert gave most enough time to flee to the jungle, where 114 of them would hide for a week, drinking rainwater and foraging for food. But the warning did not come early enough for those unable to run. "They doused him with petrol and taunted…

Obsession With Perfection

I'm not referring to being motivated. Having aspirations drive you forward. Exploring your passions and dreams can help you understand yourself. If it's part of the spiritual journey, you grow in faith. I don't like being idle and having nothing to do. Those are positive aspects. Then there is the unhealthy obsession with perfection, where you discourage yourself and beat yourself up. College life is stressful. Life throws its curveballs. Ever felt that just making the mark is never good enough? No, you are expected to go above and beyond the norms or basic expectations. Fear of failure not just…

The Cries Of A Boy, The Fear Of The Faithful

As attacks intensify, Christians flee their villages in Orissa, often with little or no possession. Phulbani, Orissa: The road to safety is fraught with danger.As attacks on Christian houses and churches continue, Christian villagers are forced to flee to one of two places—deep, dark jungles or relief camps set up by the government. They are often ambushed by mobs who block the narrow roads with felled trees.The village of Dalagam lies on the way to Chakapada where Swami Lakshmananda Saraswati, whose murder last month triggered the violence, was given samadhi—considered a saint, he was buried, not cremated—and is just over 10km…

Orissa Christian Persecution Fact Finding Report

Following is the information that Evangelical Fellowship of India has gathered as of 4th September 2008 concerning Violence against the Christians in Orissa. It has to be noted that this information is not yet completed since the sporadic incidents of attacks of communal hatred are still pouring from Orissa in and the same is being processed and verified.    1. Number of districts affected - 14          * Kandhmal          * Gajapati          * Ganjam          * Koraput          * Nayagarh          * Sambalpur          * Kalahandi          * Bargarh          * Cuttack          * Rayagada          * Bhadrak          * Baudh          * Naupada          * Narbarangapur    2. Around 13,000 Christians are in the…