Hope for India's Dalit Population
Two
recent news stories highlight the ongoing injustice being perpetrated
against the Dalit people of India formerly known as Untouchables. On
December 30th, 2013 the Wall Street Journal reported the case of
Lalasa Devi, Dalit woman who was raped by a higher caste man in her
village of Dalan Chapara. Although an arrest has been made in the case
it remains unclear whether justice will prevail. The Journal reports
that "women across India face daunting obstacles in pressing sexual
assault allegations. An unfriendly justice system and fear of social
stigma make many reluctant even to report such crimes..." In another
recent case a 17 year old girl who was kidnapped and raped by two men,
committed suicide after the police failed to take her case seriously.
Sexual abuse of Dalit woman is just one form of discrimination practiced
against the Dalit community. Fortunately more attention has been given
to the problem in recent years and the Indian government seems to be
taking positive steps to end the deep rooted discrimination. But it will
take more than legislative action to change hearts and minds and heal
the deep wounds within the Dalit community.
India's Untouchables, a
3 DVD set does an outstanding job of explaining the problem and
highlighting hope for a new beginning through the healing of Jesus
Christ.
Taking AIM at Sex Trafficking
Vision Video is honored to partner with
Agape International Ministries (AIM) in the fight against international sex trafficking. Recently Vision Video licensed
The Pink Room,
an eye-opening documentary about the exploitation of women and young
girls in Cambodia. The Pink Room does more than highlight the terrible
problem it also highlights the change being brought to Cambodia
through dedicated and passionate Christians. We encourage you to
discover more at AIM's website and consider supporting their work
financially.
New Year...New Releases
With over 50 new releases in our website you'll find DVDs and downloads for every age group and interest! New Dramas:
The Watchers: Revelation, Sidewalk Singer and For Love's Sake. New Children's Programs:
The Corrie ten Boom Story and
Jovis Bon-Hovis. Inspiring documentaries:
About Miracles, David Brainerd: Missionary to the American Indians, and
The Pink Room. New bible study Curriculum:
Toward's Belief,
The Shortest Way Home: CS Lewis and Mere Christianity and
The Bible on Trial. Click here to browse all our new releases.
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