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Dispatches for the persecuted church

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026
“The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.” —1 Peter 4:7

Prayer

Pray for: Chhattisgarh Anti-Conversion Law Faces High Court Challenge Over Religious Freedom

About the dispatch

Christian Today India·October 17, 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has given the state government three weeks to respond to a petition challenging the constitutionality of its 2026 Freedom of Religion Act, amid continuing concerns over the treatment of Christians in the state.

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Pray with the global church

Everlasting God, we lift up the state of Chhattisgarh, where legal challenges question the freedom to follow You in spirit and truth. Guard the hearts of believers facing pressure under laws that seek to silence their witness. Let Your truth shine through in every courtroom as a testament to Your unstoppable light. May judges and officials witness the grace of Christ in action, revealing Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the Life to those who persecute unwittingly. Embolden Your church to speak with wisdom and love, ready for any answer. We trust in You alone, who works justice for the oppressed and sustains all who call on Your name. In the name of Jesus we ask. Amen.

Anchored in

John 14:6

also: Psalm 146:7