HYDERABAD, India — A mob of 60 animists beat a Christian man unconscious March 12 in India, reportedly for telling others about Jesus Christ.
The brutal attack, in Kodalmetla village in the eastern state of Odisha, left 30-year-old Kama Sodi in a coma. It was the second attack on his family. Animists, who worship gods of their tribal religion, attacked Sodi and his wife, Bhimeshwari, the previous night as they prayed with their children, ages 3 and 6. Attackers vowed to kill the family and told Sodi they would spare his life if he renounced Jesus. Sodi refused.
A local pastor said villagers were upset because some community members became Christians after Sodi told them about Jesus.
Sodi’s pastor helped arrange for his treatment at a government hospital. Doctors said he might not recover, but his wife said “by God’s grace” Sodi awoke two days later.
India ranks No. 10 on Open Doors’ 2020 World Watch List of countries where it is most difficult to be a Christian. (Morning Star News)
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