WATCH: Crowds pledge to boycott Christian businesses in India

------=_Part_58464990_2062681972.1682604026908 Content-Type: text/html;charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Dear {NAME},  What would it be like to see and hear crowds of people in your neighborhood—including your friends and family—pledge a vow to not associate with you because you are a Christian?  It’s hard to imagine, isn’t it? But in Chhattisgarh state in Central India, this is the situation for our sisters and brothers.  One of our local partners, Dhruv*, shared a recent video of crowds taking an oath to not buy from or trade with any businesses owned by non-Hindus—specifically Christians and Muslims.  “Such an oath ceremony adds fuel to already ignited fire of hatred towards Christians,” he says, adding that extremists in Chhattisgarh are calling for the boycott statewide.  [Watch the video](  It’s difficult to watch hatred on display, but I’m sharing this video with you to show you what our family is facing.  This is the same region where thousands of tribal Christians were attacked in December and January; many are still living displaced, afraid to return to their homes.  This boycott will likely force even more Christians from their homes and communities as they struggle to survive.  As you can tell, our Indian family is walking through desperate hours and needs our prayers. That’s why we’re sharing [7 specific prayers for God’s people in Chhattisgarh.](  Thank you for praying these bold prayers with us.  In Christ,  Lisa Pearce Interim CEO, Open Doors U.S. For more information about Open Doors U.S., visit [www.opendoorsus.org](  “Open Doors US is part of the global ministry of Open Doors, mobilizing prayer, support and advocacy in 22 countries and supporting Christians in the 70 countries where they face the greatest cost for their faith. If you have any questions about your donation please contact info@opendoorsus.org, or call 1-800-896-5285”.   [FAQs Â](| [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe](  ------=_Part_58464990_2062681972.1682604026908--