An inter-denominational Christian group in Mumbai has sought the support of like-minded Christians in India as it launched an online signature campaign to end the “illegal sale of church property” by church leaders.
“Instances of illegal sale of church property are rampant and increasing, but ordinary Christians are afraid to speak against it. We want the States and the Union government to intervene to prevent the alienation of church property,” said Cyril Samuel Dara, a lawyer, who founded Christian Reform United People Association two decades ago in Mumbai.
The group planned to garner the support of as many Christians as possible before the petition was submitted to the Union government and respective State governments, he said. If the governments failed, then the matter could be taken to a court of law, he said.
