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Tensions flare over burial denial to Christians in Chhattisgarh; points to larger malaise within tribal society

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(Photo: Pixabay) In the village of Dhurguda near Jagdalpur, district Bastar, Chhattisgarh the death of a Christian man sparked a significant dispute over burial rights, highlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding religious conversions in the region on 22 May 2024. The deceased’s family faced strong opposition from villagers when they attempted to bury him on their … Read more

Rare Byzantine-Era Discovery Points to Early Church Built on Temple Mount Before Muslim Invasion

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The recent discovery of two Byzantine-era coin weights is pointing to the possibility of a Christian presence on the Temple Mount before the Muslim conquest of Jerusalem in the seventh century, according to an archeological research journal.  The Temple Mount Sifting Project announced last week the discovery of two unique Byzantine coin weights, both of … Read more