Open Doors
30 Nov 2025
What does persecution look like in India?
In India, Hindu extremists view all Christians as outsiders and aim to cleanse the nation of Islam and Christianity, often using extensive violence. This hostility is often driven by Hindutva, an ongoing Hindu nationalist belief among some extremists that Indians ought to be Hindu – and no other faith will be tolerated. This mindset has led to violent attacks across the country and impunity for the people who perpetrate them, especially where the authorities are also Hindu hardliners. In such places, Christians who attend house churches risk attack by extremist mobs who target services. Additionally, 12 states have passed anti-conversion laws, which threaten religious freedom for individual believers.
A prayer for India
Lord, we pray for Your guidance for India's new government. We ask You to convict and empower these elected leaders to protect religious freedom for minorities, including Christians. We pray for peace and healing in this nation. Help new believers endure the pressure and violence they face for their decision to follow Jesus. Please be ever-present with church leaders who are following Your call on their lives to preach the gospel and build Your Church. May we always be fervent in our prayers for our Indian brothers and sisters. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
