Christians in Nepal defy extremists’ demand to leave country
Imprimir Incrementar tamaño de fuente Disminuir tamaño de fuente

The inside of the cathedral in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Nepal, Jun 10, 2009 / 03:44 am (CNA).- Hindu extremists in Nepal have demanded that the country’s one million Christians leave the country, prompting churches to reject threats of violence. They emphasized that their mission in the country will not change.

Last week militants bombed the Catholic cathedral in the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu, killing several people.
The extremist Hindu Nepal Defense Army (NDA) took responsibility for the attack in a statement distributed during May 31 public demonstrations organized by the Church, CISA reports.

“We want all the one million Christians out of the country,” their statement said.

Members of local churches make up about 2.4 percent of the Nepalese population. There are about 7,000 Catholics in Nepal.

The Catholic Church in Nepal is involved in social services with the poor, the sick and the marginalized and is generally well-received by the people.

In response to the threats the Christian community, with the support of local authorities, has alerted its members. Christians have taken security measures, with guards being organized to protect their churches.

The NDA since its inception has been fighting for the return of the Hindu monarchy which ruled Nepal for centuries, CISA says. They are protesting the democratic secular system and the rise to power of former Maoist groups.

The extremist group has already carried out several attacks on Muslims and Christians. Last year, Salesian priest Fr. Johnson Moyalan was killed in an attack.

Imprimir Incrementar tamaño de fuente Disminuir tamaño de fuente
Subscriber comments:
Published by: smitha
nepal 07/12/2009 01:03 PM EST
reason or the religion, anyhuman person who is enlightened is not afraid to those who at the most can kill the BODY....come dear brothers and sisters of Nepal do with us the christians as you LIKE...we r READY...as you love nepal we too love it..we feel proud to die in nepal...we feel privilaged. however remember you are playing with your own self...yes there is just ONE body..one single HEART that beats in this universe...let us all pray that GOD of all GOD may help us open our inner eyes to realise this simple TRUTH
Rate this comment:
Published by: smitha
nepal 07/12/2009 12:59 PM EST
Leave alone the reason or the religion, anyhuman person who is enlightened is not afraid to those who at the most can kill the BODY....come dear brothers and sisters of Nepal do with us the christians as you LIKE...we r READY...as you love nepal we too love it..we feel proud to die in nepal...we feel privilaged. however remember you are playing with your own self...yes there is just ONE body..one single HEART that beats in this universe...let us all pray that GOD of all GOD may help us open our inner eyes to realise this simple TRUTH!!!
Rate this comment:
Published by: khan rajesh
denmaark 06/28/2009 02:13 PM EST
no mater how many christian is in nepal all those are stolen frm hindu,budhist and muslim what anyone suppose to do, when some one come to our house, to steal our relagions that is only one option left ask them to leave or fight then back no matter whatever it take freedom is never free give life and take life, every orphan scool in nepal is christian making factories , they are there to make our kids christian that,s, hindu,budhist and muslim must be fight these christian, unhuman that what your jesus christ teach you peoepls wash poor peoples brains steal there young kids make them chyristian, shame on you blossless peopels
Rate this comment:
Published by: prem
Nepal 06/10/2009 11:05 PM EST
We Christian of Nepal just seek God's face DO NOT BE AFRAID
Rate this comment:
Published by: Dong Lama
Nepal 06/10/2009 11:01 PM EST
This is great challenge for we Christian,but we know to whom we have kept our faith, HE IS POWERFUL. I want to encourge every Christian just pray and go ahead God will guide us .
Rate this comment:
Published by: Sabatacal
Davis, CA 06/10/2009 02:19 PM EST
It's scary but inspiring that our fellow Christians are willing to face persecution for the sake of their ministries. And the faith that allows Christians to help those who want them dead is a great example of Love and Charity.
Rate this comment:
Published by: pete
sunnyvale CA USA 06/10/2009 01:57 PM EST
Persecution of the Church is breaking out in MANY places from several groups. THIS ALONE DISPROVES the official Vat. opinion that the Third Secret of Fatima revealed in 2000 is all about the past.
Rate this comment:
Published by: DAVID LARSEN
Scituate Mass. USA 06/10/2009 07:40 AM EST
In reality it is the differences in religions that have caused people to try to understand each other. Religion as a result is more of a reason for unity.It is respect for the differences that creates cooperation and a desire to understand each other. The violence always is a result of intolerance,as one group insists on being the bully to the other group. Nobody ever learns from history as these scenes always repeat themselves. It is time for the Catholic Church to be persecuted as it may be the only voice left of faith and reason. The only hope for humanity is in Jesus Christ specifically. He is the way to God through the power of the Holy Spirit as Jesus is the way ,truth and the life!
Keep the faith poor Christian people of Nepal,we are praying with you. PRAYER IS POWER,THE POWER OF LOVE!
Rate this comment:
ADD A COMMENT (Your e-mail will NOT be published):
NAME:
CITY/STATE/COUNTRY:
EMAIL:
COMMENT:
 
PLEASE ENTER THE SECURITY CODE DISPLAYED ABOVE:
Chars:
* Thanks for your comments. The number of messages that can be online is limited. Length should not exceed 1500 characters. CNA reserves the right to edit messages for content and tone. Comments and opinions expressed by users do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of CNA. CNA will not publish comments with abusive language, insults or links to other pages.
ADVERTISING
Place your ad here
Resources:
Columns:
News:
Documents:
Tools:
ACI Group:
ACI Prensa