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The Christian church runs thousands of educational institutions which have contributed to the strengthening of Christian culture in India. Religion plays a significant role in the daily life of Indian Christians, India ranks 15 among countries with based on church attendance.
Christianity in India, though not as widely practiced as Hinduism or Islam, has a rich and intriguing history that dates back almost 2,000 years. Its origins, influence, and contributions to Indian society are profound, albeit lesser known.
Nearly all Indian Christians (98%) say they believe in God, and Christians in India are more likely than most other religious communities to say they pray daily (77%). Most Indian Christians also attend church weekly (55%), and an overwhelming share give money to a church (89%).
Thomas Christians hold that the Apostle Thomas landed on India’s Malabar Coast then went on to establish one of the world’s oldest Christian communities.
Hindutva can be as violent as radical Islam, says John Dayal, an outspoken Catholic intellectual and activist who formerly led the All India Christian Council.
The majority of instances of controversies with Christians in India has involved evangelicals, and Fundamentalist Christians. The native Saint Thomas Christians or the Latin Rite Roman Catholics or the ecumenical Church of North India and Church of South India has been less active in proselytism.
After a brief overview of the history and culture of India, this entry surveys the history and present status of Christianity in that country, covering the three principal Christian communities: (1) the indigenous St. Thomas Christians, (2) the Latin Christians (Roman Catholics), and (3) the Protestant Christians.
India’s Christian population grew at the slowest pace of the three largest groups in the most recent census decade – gaining 15.7% between 2001 and 2011, a far lower growth rate than the one recorded in the decade following Partition (29.0%).
Detailing Christianity's arrival and spread in India, this topic discusses the Apostle Thomas's missionary work in the 1st century, the impact of colonialism on Christian missionary activities, and the social integration of Christianity within the Indian caste system.
In its 2023 World Watch List, Open Doors ranked India as the 11th worst country to be a Christian. According to activists who spoke with CT, incidents of violence against the Christian...