Faith
Christians Arrested in India for Sharing Faith
Faith Facts
- Three Christians, including a pastor, were arrested in Uttar Pradesh under an anti-conversion law.
- The Supreme Court of India recently criticized misuse of the law and dismissed cases against accused Christians.
- Christians in India face growing legal and social persecution for practicing and sharing their faith.
In Uttar Pradesh, India, three believers were detained under a law that punishes religious conversions deemed unlawful. The arrests highlight ongoing challenges faced by Christians when witnessing to their neighbors.
The Supreme Court questioned the law’s fairness, pointing to a lack of credible evidence and the harassment of innocent Christians.
The law imposes requirements that threaten privacy and freedom, such as mandatory notifications and public declarations before and after any conversion.
Uttar Pradesh, governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party, has seen some of the nation’s most severe Christian persecution, with believers making up less than 1% of the state’s population.
India ranks 11th globally for Christian persecution, and anti-conversion laws in several states continue to threaten believers’ religious liberty.
As people of faith, we must stand together in prayer for our brothers and sisters in India, and advocate for true religious freedom rooted in God’s truth and dignity for all.