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‘Faith Is Not a Crime’: Mumbai’s Christians rise against Maharashtra’s proposed anti-conversion bill
Peaceful Sunday protests across 35 parishes led by the Bombay Catholic Sabha warned that the so-called ‘Freedom of Religion’ Bill threatens Article 25 rights, risks criminalising compassion, and could become a political tool to harass minority communities
Constitutional ideals vs. public order: SC delivers split verdict on Christian burial rights, fails to confront structural discrimination
While the immediate burial dispute is resolved, the Court’s failure to address the discriminatory nature of segregated burial grounds reveals a reluctance to challenge systemic religious biases, leaving an unresolved question about the right to dignity and equal treatment in death
Arunachal Christians gird up to face a challenge from Sangh and the government
India’s Bishops, as much as its civil society, possibly...
X’mas Eve becomes the target for Hindu extremists
Religious persecution of Christians in India has surged, marked by violent attacks, legal repression, and vigilante actions. This article examines the role of extremist groups, government policies, and judicial responses.
Christmas under siege: right-wing target Christmas celebrations across states, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala
CJP Team -
Across the country, Christmas celebrations are facing mounting opposition from right-wing groups accusing religious conversion and cultural invasion. In Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, VHP activists disrupt school events, abuse staff, and incite communal hate against the Christmas celebrations, two VHP leaders booked and remanded to judicial custody for 14 days in Kerala
Missing the Mark: Inviting PM Modi to a Christmas Reception Ignores the Plight of Persecuted Christians
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Protests erupt in Goa as Subhash Velingkar’s offensive remarks on St. Francis Xavier spark outrage
Provocative statements threaten the harmony of Goa’s diverse communities, igniting protests, demands for accountability and arrest; Church condemns the hurtful statement made by former RSS chief, raises calls for peace
Status of Muslims & Christians in Contemporary India- Teesta Setalvad
The Constitution of India enshrines fundamental rights, including equality...
Beyond “Rice Bag” Christians: Examining the case of Indigenous Christianity in India
The history of Christianity in India is a complex tapestry woven from its origins and development. Historians, theologians, and various church communities continue to engage in lively debates and discussions surrounding its arrival and evolution. Despite these ongoing conversations, the Christian community in India marches forward, its missionary and evangelical efforts a testament to its faith. However, they remain a minority within the nation's vast religious landscape.
Redefining Indian Tradition Minus Christianity & Islam is Intellectual Dishonesty
I recently received information about a two-day national seminar...
United Christian Forum submits detailed memorandum to Minority Affairs minister Kiren Rijiju highlighting targeted violence against Christian Community; demands repeal of anti-conversion laws
The memorandum notes that while on the one hand the community is targeted by fringe elements on the claims of fraudulent conversion, on the other hand the police has been hand-in-glove with right-wing forces and mute spectator in cases involving violence against Christian community