letter from South Asia
I have led churches in India for over 50 years, enjoying the privilege of walking with God’s people. Today, I feel heavy-hearted hearing about believers victimised by “anti-conversion laws” and their extreme amendments, which criminalise our basic faith expressions.
The Christian faith is communal. Since ancient times, Christians have gathered in homes for prayer, Bible study, and fellowship. The church has endured trials over the centuries simply by meeting together.
It is with grief that I acknowledge the dramatic changes in India. Due to strict anti-conversion laws, home meetings by Christians are banned in several states. Police warn that Christians must meet only in registered churches, and those who refuse face severe consequences.
