Christian doctor attacked in Uttar Pradesh

Dr Raju Abraham, Chief surgeon of Kachhwa Mission Hospital and Pastor Joy have been brutally beaten up by activists belonging to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Bajrang Dal in Uttar Pradesh.

The Hindu fanatics attacked them during a programme organised for Dalit children along with their parents at Kachhwa on 17 August 2007. There was a gathering of around 400 people when the incident took place.

The extremists had already threatened the organisers with dire consequences if they went ahead with programme. RSS and Bajrang Dal had even filed a police complaint in the local police station.

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Pastor attacked in Uttar Pradesh, India

A pastor and his family were attacked by 150 Hindu activists as they were traveling to their church in Bhadwadi village, according to the news portal ( www.christianpost.com).

After accusing Pastor Virendra Singh, 50, of converting people to Christianity and severely injuring him, the attackers – believed to be affiliated with the Vishva Hindu Parishad (World Hindu Council) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (National Volunteers’ Organization) – burnt down their church, which had more than 500 believers inside.

“The 500-600, who were present in the church, ran out panicked, crying with

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Korean hostages beaten in Afghanistan

ANYANG, South Korea — The 21 South Koreans held hostage by the Taliban in Afghanistan said Wednesday that the insurgents used bayonets and beatings to pressure some of them to convert to Islam but that a few were relatively well-treated.

The former captives were released from a hospital Wednesday and moved to a rehabilitation center. They described their ordeal in a meeting with the media here, where they have been receiving medical treatment since they returned home 10 days ago.

What they endured

“They kicked us and beat us with guns and tree branches.

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Catholic forced to wear Islamic Veil

It is happening in schools in the North of Sumatra. A Christian family raises the alarm, their daughters “have no other choice” but to dress according to Islamic customs. This is imposed by some local norms inspired by Sharia, which should only effect Muslim citizens

Jakarta :– The increasing numbers of local laws inspired by Sharia (perda syariat) , are threatening the religious freedom of non Muslims, forced to wear Islamic clothes.

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Christians in North Korea

Activists cast a light on the underground church.

Risky Faith: A Christian church in North Korea

Sept. 17, 2007 issue – Few people can say they have it good in North Korea, but at one point Son Jong Nam could. He was the son of a high-ranking officer in the all-powerful military. As a child he never had to worry about going hungry. As an adult he became part of Kim Jong Il’s personal security detail—paid well, and trusted implicitly.

All of which makes him a potent symbol now.

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Eritrean Christian woman tortured to death

SANTA ANA, CA: — Christians in Eritrea confirmed that Migsti Haile (33) passed away at the Weaa Military Training Centre. She reportedly died yesterday morning, September 5, as a result of torture for refusing to sign a letter recanting her faith. Haile was among a group of 10 single Christian women who had been arrested at a church gathering in Keren and spent 18 months imprisoned under severe pressure.

Before her arrest Haile worked for a relative while she studied to complete eleventh grade of her high school education.

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Church Attacked in Indonesia

Over 300 Islamic extremists attacked a protestant congregation gathered to celebrate Sunday service. The reason remains unclear. The Synod of Christian Churches expresses concern.

Sukatani :– A group of over 300 Islamic extremists attacked a domestic Church in the regency of Tangerang, 25 km from Jakarta on September 2nd last. The attackers gravely wounded the pastor and 6 of the faithful, circa 60 people, while they totally destroyed the community’s property.

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Messianic Jews under fire in Israel

ARAD, ISRAEL : — “The state of Israel promises religious freedom to all faiths. However, in some Israeli towns, Jews who believe that Jesus is the Jewish Messiah face persecution. One of those places is in a town called Arad.”

This is how Chris Mitchell, who works for CBN News Jerusalem Bureau, began his recent report on what is happening in Arad, Israel.

He continued, “Arad sits in the middle of the Negev Desert, about a two hour drive south of Jerusalem. For most of the nearly 25,000 residents, it’s a quiet setting.

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Iraqi Christians abducted

Three dozen members of one Christian church in Iraq disappeared over the course of a week, and only one returned, according to a minister who is warning of the increase of persecution of Christians in

that violence-ridden nation.

The warning from Rev. Canon Andrew White is being reported by Voice of the Martyrs, the ministry to persecuted Christians around the world.

He also noted the people’s desire for Christ sometimes is overwhelming.

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Uzbek Government punishes prayer meeting holders

Baptists are systematically persecuted, even when all they do is meet for prayer. Jehovah’s Witnesses fear their faith might be banned “like in Soviet times.”

Tashkent – Police raids, prison sentences and fines against people who gather to pray at home have become systematic in Uzbekistan.

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