Christian Persecution Update

Nagpur

The head of the global Anglican Communion, the 104th Bishop of Canterbury, and the first Archbishop of Canterbury since the English Reformation to be appointed from a position outside the Church of England, Most Reverend and Rt. Hon. Archbishop Dr. Rowan Williams today on the 14th October 2010
participated in a conversation on the theme, ‘Mission Engagement in Ecumenical Setting’, with the ecumenical fraternity at the National Council of Churches in India, Nagpur.

Violence against Christians has helped Churches understand the need of unity, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, told a meeting of Church of North India.

“Sustained violence against Christians in India has helped different denominations to bridge differences and heed the Good Shepherd’s voice,” the head of the world-wide Anglican communion said during the conclusion of the 40th anniversary celebration of the Church of North India (CNI) on Oct. 14.

London | Oct 13, 2010
A young Afghan girl, who went on to become a poster girl of Taliban oppression in Afghanistan after her nose was sliced off by her militant husband, has unveiled her new face to the world.

GULBARGA: A large number of Dalits will convert to Buddhism here on Thursday to mark the 54th anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar converting to Buddhism at Nagpur in Maharashtra along with his followers.
International Bouddha Yuva Sanghatane and the Buddhist Society of India would jointly organise the fifth mass ‘Buddha Dhamma Deeksha' programme at the MSK Mill Grounds here on Thursday.
October 14 was an important date in the annals of India as it was on this day that Ambedkar had embraced Buddhism in protest against the oppressive caste system that prevailed in the country.Global council of Indian Christians(GCIC) wished all success for the Dalits converting for liberating from the clutches of oppression