Christians have been in India since St. Thomas the Apostle traveled to the Malabar Coast just decades after the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
But despite this long Christian history, India’s Parliament is considering amending Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment (FCRA) rules to permit government takeovers of churches and religious charities.
This is a clear attack against Christians. If this bill proceeds in this way, it would be a point of major concern in our bilateral relationship with India.
Hamara prachin Gandhara, aaj ka Afghanistan
One of the oldest Hindu temples still standing in the area is the Asamai Hindu Temple in Kabul.
According to Vedic tradition, Bharatvarsha's wider cultural environment stretched far into modern-day Afghanistan. The Hindu Shahi rulers and ancient Gandhara had strong structural, spiritual, and historical connections to this world.
The temple and its centuries-old eternal flame, named for Asha Mai (the Goddess of Hope), continue to be a live reminder of this rich and enduring past.
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