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India's Caste System Persists in Church Burial Grounds
Original: Even in Many Churches, India’s Caste System Lasts Into the Grave
Christianity Today reports that India's caste system endures even in death, with many churches maintaining caste-based divisions in cemeteries and burial practices. Dalit Christians in particular continue to face segregation and discrimination within congregations, despite Christian teachings of equality. The article highlights how caste identities persist across religious boundaries in India, including among converts to Christianity.
Why now: The report sheds light on ongoing caste discrimination within religious communities, a persistent and contested issue in Indian society.
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- Even in Many Churches, India’s Caste System Lasts Into the Grave · Christianity Today
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