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7 May 2011

Indian churches called on to tackle caste discrimination

Churches in India have been asked to tackle "institutional casteism" at a meeting organised by the World Council of Churches and Indian Christian groups.
29 Apr 2011

Indian Christians to tackle dynamics of caste, religion and culture

An Dalit-led international colloquium on Caste, Religion and Culture will be held in Cochin, Karala, India, from 1-4 May, it has been announced.
30 Nov 2010

Indian bishop condemns the 'abominable sin of caste'

A prominent Indian Christian leader has said the churches must act decisively against the 'abominable sin' of caste discrimination.
28 Oct 2010

Indian churches call 'zero tolerance' for 'sin' of caste discrimination

Naming caste-based discrimination as "sin, apostasy and rebellion against God", Indian churches have committed to being "zero tolerance zones" for casteism.
1 Oct 2009

Indian bishops speak out on caste discrimination

As the UN declares caste-based discrimination a human rights violation, Indian Christian leaders have called on the churches to confess that the caste system has not been fully removed from their own communities.
18 Mar 2008

Killings in India expose caste divide among Christians

A deep-rooted caste divide among Christians in India's southern Tamil Nadu state has come to the fore after two Catholics were killed at Eraiyur due to police firing during a clash between upper-caste and Dalit church members.