Zprávy HCJB 9.3.2006

 INDICKÁ VLÁDA VYZÝVÁNA K AKCÍM PROTI ÚTOČNÍKŮM
   Křesťané žijící v severozápadní Indii ve státu Radžastán se navzájem zavázali k zahájení veřejných protestů v sobotu 18. března, jestliže vláda odmítne konat v souvislosti s poslední vlnou protikřesťanského násilí. Hinduističtí extrémisté v posledních měsících prakticky beztrestně útočí na kostely a jednotlivce na území celého státu.

Již tak napjatá situace se zdramatizovala tento týden, když hinduističtí extrémisté v prodejně kampusu Emmanuel Mission International (EMI) v Kota v Radźastanu objevili knihu se srovnávací teologií. Policie uvěznila tři pracovníky EMI a použila předpis o “zastavení a ukončení činnosti,” proti řadě sociálních institucí EMI včetně škol, nemocnice a sirotčince.

Při posledním útoku v neděli 26. února napadli členové hindistické extrémistické skupiny Bajrang Dal tři křesťanské pastory působícími ve spolupráci se Sociálním a Evangelijním Sdružení Lásky (SEAL) ve vesnici Nere 50 km od Mumbai.

“Dav asi 50 lidí je nemilosrdně bil klacky,“ řekl Abraham Mathai, generální tajemník Všeindické Rady Křesťanů. Pastoři K.M. Philip, Biju Samuel a Reggie Thomas byli po útoku přijati do nemocnice.

Hinduističtí radikálové take ohrožují práci Hopegivers International v Radžastánu. Členové týmu M.A. a Samuel Thomasovi se skrývají poté, co radžastánské noviny informovaly, že na jejich hlavy je již složena odměna 12 500 dolarů v místní měně. Extrémisté také nařídili vyhoštění všech pastorů a převzetí 65 křesťanských škol a 13 sirotčinců.

Mathai varuje, že nepřátelství se nezastaví, dokud policie nezasáhne. “Jen zásah podle zákona proti těmto útočníkům .. za pobuřování je může odradit od provádění jejich nenávistné kampaně proti křesťanům,” řekl Mathai. Jestliže budou i nadále propouštěni na kauci, budou se nadále okamžitě znovu zapojovat do těchto skutků teroru. (Compass/Mission Network News)

 
 VŠECHNY ZPRÁVY V ANGLIČTINĚ
   GOVERNMENT IN INDIA URGED TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST ATTACKERS

Christians in northwestern India’s Rajasthan state have pledged to begin public protests on Saturday, March 18, if the government refuses to take action following a recent wave of violence against the Christian community. Hindu extremists have attacked churches and individuals throughout the state in recent months with virtual impunity.

An already tense situation exploded this week after Hindu extremists objected to a book on comparative religion for sale on the campus of Emmanuel Mission International (EMI) based in Kota, Rajasthan. Police arrested three EMI staff members and issued “cease and desist” orders for several of EMI’s social institutions, including schools, a hospital and an orphanage.

In the most recent attack on Sunday, Feb. 26, members of the Hindu extremist group Bajrang Dal attacked three Christian pastors associated with the Social and Evangelical Association for Love (SEAL) in Nere, a village 37 miles from Mumbai.

“A mob of about 50 people mercilessly beat them up with crowbars,” said Abraham Mathai, general secretary of the All India Christian Council. Pastors K.M. Philip, Biju Samuel and Reggie Thomas had to be admitted to hospital after the attack.

Hindu radicals have also threatened the work of Hopegivers International in Rajasthan. Staff members M.A. and Samuel Thomas went into hiding after a Rajasthan newspaper reported that a bounty the equivalent of US$12,500 had been placed on their heads. Extremists also ordered the expulsion of pastors and the takeover of 65 Christian schools and 13 orphanages.

Mathai warned that the violence won’t stop unless police take action. “Only by booking and arresting these attackers under the law . . . for causing communal hatred can we discourage them from pursuing their hate campaign against Christians,” he said. “If they continue to be released on bail, almost immediately they will carry on with these acts of terror.” (Compass/Mission Network News)

SHODDY CONSTRUCTION SUSPECTED IN FATAL CHURCH COLLAPSE IN UGANDA

Ugandan authorities on Thursday said they suspected illegal construction was to blame for the collapse of a church roof in a heavy thunderstorm that killed 28 worshipers, the third and worst such disaster since 2002. More than 200 believers were attending a busy prayer service at the City of the Lord church in a suburb of Kampala when torrential rain struck at about 7 p.m. (local time) Wednesday, March 8. Nearly 100 people were injured and rushed to hospitals. The death toll was expected to rise. Rescuers said the number inside the unfinished building had been swollen by people seeking shelter from the downpour. (WorldWide Religious News/Reuters)

BOOK OF HOPE HELPS SPREAD MESSAGE OF PEACE IN MIDDLE EAST

Christians are playing an active part in telling the Arab world about the peace that can only come from Jesus Christ, and Book of Hope International is playing a key role in that effort, distributing the Book of Hope, a harmony of the gospels. “We were able to distribute 39,000 books in about six countries [last year],” said a Book of Hope worker. “All the books being sent to these Arab countries were cleared by the customs.” While distribution is important, it’s only a part of the work. “[Teams] present a 45- minute program to the children with a Christian message,” he said. “It’s attractive. It has drama, music, puppets, clowning and storytelling. At the end of programs each child receives a copy of the Book of Hope.” (Mission Network News)

STUDY: PROTESTANT MINISTERS BELIEVE IN TITHING, CONGREGANTS DON’T

Research results being released for the first time in the March/April edition of Facts & Trends magazine show most Protestant ministers believe Christians are supposed to tithe to their local church but most people in the pews of the local church do not agree with them. Ellison Research conducted one study among Protestant church ministers nationwide and a companion study among those who attend Protestant churches at least once a month. In the study, 56 percent of all clergy said Christians are under a biblical mandate to give 10 percent of their income to the local church, However, only 36 percent of church attendees feel there is a biblical command to tithe to their local church. “What’s really sad,” said Ellison Research President Ron Sellers, “is that other studies have consistently shown that fewer than one out of 10 actually do that.” (Evangelical News/Ellison Research)

ANNUAL INTERNET EVANGELISM DAY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 7

The Internet Evangelism Coalition will hold its annual Internet Evangelism Day Sunday, May 7, in an effort to encourage witnessing online with more than 1 billion Web users worldwide. Downloadable promotional materials and resources are available at ied.gospelcom.net, including five-minute video testimonies from people who found Christ online, discussion questions, drama scripts, PowerPoint presentations and helpful links. Coordinator Tony Whittaker says he hopes churches will use the materials to help create effective websites that reach out to their communities. “It’s an exciting challenge,” he said. “The potential of the Web is enormous.” (AgapePress/Internet Evangelism Day)

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