The Forum of Religious for Justice and Peace, a group of Catholic clergy and laity in India, wrote a letter to Cardinal Oswald Gracias of Mumbai urging him to attend to the increasing attacks on Christians on the subcontinent, according to Crux Now.
community or any other minority group are in complete violation of the law of the land and the Indian Constitution," the letter states."If we do not respond to such acts, the secular fabric of India will be lost causing irreparable damage to the people of India, and an inclusive, democratic and pluralistic India as envisioned in the preamble of the Indian Constitution could be lost forever.
"We are of the view that we Catholics cannot remain silent spectators when the drama of violent attacks against the minorities is unfolding before us. We need to act and fulfill our prophetic role before it is too late," the letter continues. The forum went on to urge the cardinal to send a letter asking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the country's home minister to get involved. It also advised the national bishops' conference to implore government leaders in their respective states to protect the Christians under their authority.
The CBCI was also admonished to respond immediately after any harassment or attack on Christian institutions, as well as to provide legal assistance. An organized day of fasting was also encouraged, as well as other measures such as closing Christian educational institutions in protest. Christian nuns wave placards as they march during a demonstration against the tabling of the Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill on Dec. 22, 2021, in Bengaluru, India.
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