Christians beaten, forced into Hindu rituals

Christians beaten, forced into Hindu rituals

KARNATAKA, India — Attackers forcefully entered the houses of five Christians from Bethel Prarthanalaya Church, beat them and burned Bibles, according to the Global Council of Indian Christians. They forced the Christians into Hindu rituals at a nearby temple and threatened further violence if they did not renounce Christ. Several people were treated for injuries. Police have made no arrests.