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| Statistics Capital: New Delhi Population: 1.1 billion Area: 3.2 million sq km (1/3 the size of the US) Life Expectancy: 63 years Average Monthly Income: $31 (1.2% of USA) Religions 80% Hindu 13% Muslim 1.9% Sikh 1.8% Evangelical Christian 1.4% Traditional Ethnic 1.1% Other 0.8% Buddhism Literacy: 59% (much of this is only at a functional level) Total Languages: 1,652 Languages with the Bible in print: 53 Official Languages: Hindi, English Exports: textiles, gems and jewelry, engineering goods, chemicals, leather manufactures | Past KLM International Events 2005 - Nellore Crusade 2004 - Kudupah Crusade 2004 - Chirala Crusade 2003 - Ongole Crusade Upcoming events Being Planned | |||
| Notes: India gained its independence from Britain in 1947. It is the second most populated country in the world and has the world’s largest democracy. India still operates according to the caste system. There are an estimated 6,400 castes; each caste functions as a separate group due to social barriers. India’s constitution provides for full religious freedom. However, demands and concessions for anti-conversion legislation and restriction on Christian activities are increasing. In some states where this type of legislation has been granted, there has been a dramatic increase in violence toward and murder of Christian workers. At least 600 million people in India live in extreme poverty. Prayer: Pray for governmental leadership – that they would maintain religious freedom and resist the pressure to pass an “anti-conversion” law. Pray for increased training for Christian leaders, that they would be better equipped for their work. Pray for the Church in India…
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