I recently read a report in AsiaNews about random persecution of Christians in the Indian State of Orrisa and I qoute:"Groups of Hindu radicals have burned a number of homes belonging to Christians over the night of October 19, in the district of Kandhamal (Orissa). The government of the state says that the situation "is returning to normal," but the bishops of the region, in a statement published today, say that "the Christians of Kandhamal have lost faith in the state government, and they feel that their fundamental right to live has been totally taken away by the constitutionally elected government. Christians are afraid to return to their villages as threats of death have forced many of them to flee in to the forest or to live in dehumanizing condition in state-run relief camps. The camps have become half-sized - not because the people have returned to their respective villages, but because they have migrated to other districts and other states in search of safety. Christians of Kandhamal have lost faith in the state government and they feel that their fundamental right to live has been totally taken away by the constitutionally elected government. In recent days, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has met with representatives of the World Council of Churches. He has promised them that the government is concerned about rebuilding the damaged or destroyed churches, and has decided to send a commission to prepare a reconstruction plan. Its members will include Christians. Singh's statement has been criticized by extremist groups. The group for tribal affairs in Kandhamal, connected to the RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh), has immediately come out in opposition to the proposal. "Not a single church on the lands of Kandhas would be allowed in Kandhamal," says Laxmikant Das, secretary general of the group." Unqoute! On reading this news report I was appalled that Hindu extremists are also "Talibanised" and have started to commit violent acts against those who do not subcribe to their point of view? The Hindu faith accepts a variety of inerpretations of the Almighty Creator! "Bande Materam," is seen to be the Great Mother of all beings! So this violence goes against the Hindu faith! India is the Country of Mahatma Gandhi, who used "AHIMSA" or non-violence to face down the greatest empire, the World has ever seen! The persecution of the Christians of Orrissa should be condemned by all, and officials should make efforts to protect the lives and property of all, without any distinction! People who believe in justice should speak up against such atrocities, before the situation totally gets out of hand!
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