Kashmir not Viable for Independence

Omar Abdullah: " At the same time, I said that I did not believe that independence for Kashmir was a feasible or a viable option, and I stand by that."

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McCain #0246 - Liberal Mac Promises Multiple Dems in Cabinet

John McCain said he would bring Democrats into his Cabinet and administration as part of his attempt to change the political atmosphere in Washington. "I don't know how many, but I can tell you, with all due respect to previous administrations, it is not going to be a single, 'Well, we have a Democrat now,'" McCain said.

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US Congress to review Indian Nuke Deal

India is hoping for a smoother ride at the Congress than it had at the NSG meeting in Vienna. With 'friends of India' pushing for a quick ratification at the US Congress, India hopes to have a smooth ride.

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Thousands of Muslims Convert to Christianity in Iraq

Millions of Muslim converts to Christianity celebrated Christmas throughout the world. According the reports of the various missionary organizations and news medias.

'More Muslims converted to faith in Jesus Christ over the past decade than at any other time in human history. A spiritual revolution is underway throughout North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. As a result, a record number of ex-Muslims are celebrating Christmas this year, despite intense persecution, assassinations, and widespread church bombings'. These are the words of Joel C. Rosenberg, the author of the New York Times best selling political thriller.

Persecution of Christians in Orissa, India

Persecution of Christians in Orissa, India

Rise of Hindu Fundamentalism in India

India has always been a tolerant state - and is even known to be the only state that protected the Jewish people. After over 2000 years of tolerance, religious communities in India are faced with intolerance and hate.

Muslims, Sikhs and many other religions are faced with troubles at the hands of extremist Hindus like BJP or VHP. Today, Christians are facing one of the longest and planned attacks aganist it by the radical Hindu state of Orissa and its ruling party of radical hindus called BJP (RSS division) and VHP.

The largest democracy in the world known for its deep religious tolerance and spiritual rich past is now the battleground of hate and violence.

Here is a look at the issues.

Battle of Religions: The Cross vs. the Pillar

In Orissa under the Freedom of Religion Act of 1967 whoever wishes to convert has to first apply to the Collector (local Magistrate). But in the Indian constitution, it grants all citizens the freedom of Religion...So where is that Freedom when the poor people of Orissa needs it?

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India: The land of the Hindus?

According to the BJP, VHP, RSS and other radical groups, India is the land of the Hindu people. So they see it as their task to reconvert all other faiths back to Hinduism - and their latest project is the Christians in the Indian state of Orissa.

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Grief overtakes Orissa

Kandhamal is burning and the world has sat up to take note. Thousands of Christians are driven from their homes, entire villages burned, hundreds of Churches destroyed and countless lives broken.

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Christian schools & colleges shut across India in Protest

New Delhi: Outraged by the attack on Christians in Orissa, Christian schools and colleges across the country will remain shut on Friday as a sign of solidarity.

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