Story number 1 for 1 Aug 2001

(India)–Headlining today’s news members of an evangelical ministry are thanking God for answered prayer in India. According to Bible Pathway Ministries John Hash Hindu activists had threatened to attack orphanages, Bible institutes, churches, and other ministries associated with Bible Pathway. “The radicals said they would burn them down and they would kill either one of the Thomas’ who head the ministry. I just talked with Dr. M-A Thomas and he told me now things are under control. That the local government officials are really standing strong with them and opposing the militant attacks.” Despite this minor victory, militant Hindus are persecuting Christians more. But, that doesn’t matter to Hash. “The government is allowing the import of Bibles without any exception, so it will not affect our efforts. Persecution always makes the Lord’s work continue to grow even at a greater rate.”