Christians in the northern Indian state of Orissa are preparing for a violent Christmas.

Christians in the northern Indian state of Orissa are preparing for a violent Christmas.

 

Recently, Hindu extremists have asked for a statewide shutdown in all sectors of society on Christmas Day, which could result in attacks by extremists against anyone publicly celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. The latest development follows months of attacks against Christians and churches by radical Hindus.

At least 60 Christians have been killed since the summer, with hundreds injured in the coordinated attacks. K. P. Yohannan, founder of Gospel for Asia, says Christians in Orissa state face a dangerous Christmas.
K.P. Yohannan
"The entire Orissa crisis happened because of radical fundamentalists planning and plotting to kill off Christians and to stop all Christian activities," he points out. "As a matter of fact, some 15,000 people marched into the government office demanding that they ban all Christian work in Orissa forever, and their demands are very fearsome."

The lower house of the Indian Parliament recently approved two draft laws concerning the prevention of criminal acts against Christian source>>>

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