Thousands At Christian Gathering In Hindu Kingdom Nepal

Wednesday, 02 April 2008
By Dr. John M. Lindner
BosNewsLife Senior Mission Correspondent

KATHMANDU, NEPAL (BosNewsLife)-- Some 25,000 native Christians and onlookers attended an unprecedented Easter Rally in Nepal, the world’s only Hindu kingdom, BosNewsLife established Wednesday, April 2.

The gathering, held in the capital Kathmandu last week, was arranged by local churches to promote Christianity in this Himalayan nation, where minority Christians have long been oppressed, organizers said.

People were seen holding banners heralding "the resurrection of Jesus Christ" during the down town celebration, which also included singing and dancing. Two key pastors preached during the gathering. the rest