A New Breed of Missionary.
Scott Baldauf.
- Christian Science Monitor, 2005.
- SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 32, Institutions, 1522-3256; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Originally Published: A New Breed of Missionary, April 1, 2005; pp. n.p..
"Biju Verghese believes the end of the world is coming. This faith makes his work urgent: Convert as many Indians to Christianity as possible....Mr. Verghese is a new breed of missionary, tied not to the mainline Protestant or Catholic churches that came with European colonizers but to expansionist evangelical movements in the US, Britain, and Australia." (CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR) This article reveals how "the success of recent Christian missionaries and their methods of quick conversions have brought tensions with other religions, including some Christians who fear that certain evangelicals are contributing to a volatile--and at times violent--religious atmosphere."
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Christian converts from Hinduism Christians--India Conversion Dalits Economics--Religious aspects Evangelicalism Evangelistic work Evangelists Hinduism and social problems Hindus--India Missionaries Missionaries--Developing countries Proselytizing Religion and social status Religions--Relations Violence--India Violence--Religious aspects