{"id":2570148,"date":"2026-02-15T11:27:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T16:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mobs-in-india-destroy-christian-homes-after-believers-refuse-to-renounce-jesus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-15T11:29:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T16:29:40","slug":"mobs-in-india-destroy-christian-homes-after-believers-refuse-to-renounce-jesus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mobs-in-india-destroy-christian-homes-after-believers-refuse-to-renounce-jesus\/","title":{"rendered":"Mobs in India Destroy Christian Homes After Believers Refuse to Renounce Jesus"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmobs-in-india-destroy-christian-homes-after-believers-refuse-to-renounce-jesus%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2570148&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>In the Indian village of Midapalli, a mob attacked Christian residents after they refused to renounce their faith, threatening death and destroying four homes. about 25 believers, including four families and two individuals, faced the violence on January 11, and when they sought help from local police in Kavande, the authorities not only refused assistance but allegedly sided with the mob. The violence escalated, with the pastor questioned and forbidden from visiting households, and new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/big-tech-under-more-fire-for-removing-president-trumps-accounts\/\" title=\"Big Tech under more fire for removing President Trump\u2019s accounts\">death threats<\/a> directed at the believers.<\/p>\n<p>The incident is presented as part of a broader pattern of rising persecution of Christians in India, driven by Hindu nationalist sentiment. open Doors ranks India as the 12th most severe country for Christian persecution, noting that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-the-media-blame-israel-for-being-attacked-and-defending-itself\/\" title=\"Media blames Israel for attacks and self-defense.\">religious nationalists<\/a> equate Indian identity with Hinduism, leaving little room for Christianity. Laws against conversion in about a dozen states are described as vague and easily weaponized, enabling mob violence and legal actions over even ordinary religious activities like prayer. Christian Solidarity Worldwide calls for urgent intervention by authorities,safety for the affected families,restoration of their rights,compensation for losses,and accountability for those responsible.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Christians in the Indian village of Midapalli had their homes destroyed by an angry mob after refusing to renounce their faith in Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n<p>About 25 believers &mdash; four families and two other individuals &mdash; were confronted by a mob on Jan. 11 and told to renounce their faith, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.csw.org.uk\/2026\/01\/20\/press\/6722\/article.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a> from Christian Solidarity Worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>They refused to comply &mdash; even after being threatened with death.<\/p>\n<p>The mob of about 20 fellow villagers then proceeded to destroy four of their homes.<\/p>\n<p>When the Christians asked the police in Kavande village for assistance, the police not only declined, but sided with the mob.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); 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Christian Solidarity Worldwide reported.<\/p>\n<p>On Jan. 14, the authorities questioned their pastor, banning him from visiting households in Midapalli.<\/p>\n<p>The mob was emboldened even more, and new death threats were directed at the believers.<\/p>\n<p>The Christian families have no choice but to remain in their destroyed homes, which now offer poor shelter.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It is deeply concerning to witness the grave and unacceptable assault and humiliation these families have been subjected to on account of their religion,&rdquo; Christian Solidarity Worldwide President Mervyn Thomas said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Even more alarming is the failure of the police to protect these vulnerable citizens, which has emboldened the perpetrators,&rdquo; the statement added.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We call upon the district administration and state authorities to intervene as matter of urgency, ensuring the safety of the affected families, restoring their rights, compensating them for the loss of their homes, and holding those responsible to account under the law.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Such mob violence against Christians is sorrowfully more and more common in India.<\/p>\n<p>The South Asian nation is seeing an uptick in Hindu nationalism &mdash; a sentiment that adherence to Hinduism is core to Indian identity.<\/p>\n<p>Open Doors now <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opendoors.org\/en-US\/persecution\/countries\/india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ranks<\/a> India the 12th most severe country in the world for Christian persecution.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;To religious nationalists, to be Indian is to be Hindu, and that leaves no place for Christianity,&rdquo; the nonprofit described.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The result is systemic discrimination and violence, particularly against converts.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The mobs are emboldened by social media virality, and evangelism has become increasingly dangerous in the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities have even passed &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >anti-conversion laws&#038;rdquo<\/a>; in a dozen states.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;In theory, the laws are meant to protect all religions, but the reality is very different &mdash; aided by the laws&rsquo; vague wording. It means that even a constitutionally approved activity &mdash; such as a prayer meeting &mdash; can lead to an accusation, arrest and interrogation,&rdquo; Open Doors said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Even a false report is extremely dangerous, as it can lead to mob violence.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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About 25 believers\u2014four families and two other individuals\u2014were confronted on January 11 and pressured to give up Christianity, even under threat of death; they refused. The mob, roughly 20 villagers, then set fire to four of the Christians\u2019 homes. When the Christians asked the Kavande police for help, the officers not only refused assistance but sided with the attackers.<\/p>\n<p>Following the attack, authorities escalated pressure on the Christians. The officer in charge warned that their tribal identity cards and ration supplies could be canceled, and on January 14 the pastor was questioned and barred from visiting households in Midapalli. The mob grew bolder, sending new death threats to the believers. The affected families remain in their wrecked homes, which provide only poor shelter. Christian Solidarity Worldwide condemned the assault and the police\u2019s failure to protect the vulnerable, urging district and state authorities to intervene urgently, restore the families\u2019 rights, compensate them for their losses, and hold those responsible to account under the law.<\/p>\n<p>Context: Such mob violence against Christians is increasingly common in India, where Hindu nationalism has gained traction and is seen by many as equating Indian identity with Hinduism. Open Doors ranks India as the 12th most severe country for Christian persecution. Religious nationalists argue that being Indian means being Hindu, leaving little room for Christianity. The situation is made worse by social media amplification, and evangelism is becoming more dangerous. Anti-conversion laws have been enacted in around a dozen states; while framed as protecting all religions, critics say their vague language can be used to disrupt lawful religious activity, including prayer meetings, and even false accusations can trigger mob violence<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2570149,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Michael-Featured-Image-654.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[50767,73841,50769,73840],"class_list":["post-2570148","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-christianpersecution","tag-indianews","tag-religiousfreedom","tag-religiousviolence"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Michael-Featured-Image-654.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2570148","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2570148"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2570148\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2570152,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2570148\/revisions\/2570152"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2570149"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2570148"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2570148"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2570148"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}