Prayer
Pray for: Even in Many Churches, India’s Caste System Lasts Into the Grave
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Christianity Today·October 8, 2026
When A. Raju died July 17 in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, a three-day standoff over his rights as a Dalit held up his burial. As the family of the 89-year-old Catholic grieved, higher-caste Christian groups objected to having him laid to rest in their village’s…
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Holy One, we lift the Dalit believers and the grieving family of A. Raju in Tamil Nadu before You, acknowledging how caste divides even within Your Church. You created each person in Your image; let that truth resonate throughout India’s Christian communities. Tear down the walls of division, and let unity in Christ prevail. Reveal Jesus to those who cling to caste distinctions within the Church, and let His love reframe their hearts. Raise up leaders who will champion equality and honor each believer as a part of Your body. Let those outside the Church witness a community transformed by Your love, drawing many to salvation. For Yours is the power to unite what is broken, and we trust You in the name of Jesus our Lord. Amen.
Anchored in
Genesis 1:27
also: Galatians 3:28