THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Indian Government Moves to Seize Christian Churches.
Proposed legislation in India could allow government control over religious organizations receiving funding from overseas, sparking international and domestic backlash.
Proposed legislation in India could allow government control over religious organizations receiving funding from overseas, sparking international and domestic backlash. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: India’s government is facing criticism over proposed changes to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), with opponents saying they could allow authorities to take control of Christian churches and other religious organizations if their FCRA registrations are canceled. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill would create a “Designated Authority” to manage foreign-funded assets of organizations that lose their registrations, while requiring that any place of worship retain its religious character. DETAIL: U.S.…Open