India: The Dalit Story

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SOUNDS OF GLOBAL WORSHIP:
INDIA - THE DALIT STORY

The caste system of India has produced a classless people, literally outcasts, called the Dalits, or untouchables. They number about 300,000,000, representing close to one-third of India's total population. If the Dalits were a nation, it would be larger than the United States of America and the fifth largest in the world.

An incredible movement is taking place in which many Dalits are rejecting Hinduism, which is believed to be the cause of their condition, and in large numbers are embracing other religions, including Christianity.

Although some churches are found among the Dalits, mostly this movement is in its infancy. Other videos in this series, Sounds of Global Worship, feature examples of the varied worship expressions found among these people.

It is the desire of Heart Sounds International to help this emerging church develop its own indigenous worship forms. Of interest is the fact that many of India's artists and creative people come from among the Dalits, and we believe that in time these new Christian believers will compose many new songs of worship to the Lord.

This video is an excerpt from a documentary that Heart Sounds completed by invitation of a ministry within India. It reveals the plight of the Dalits as they struggle to find freedom in the midst of a very difficult situation. Many are finding this freedom through the good news of Jesus Christ Whom the Dalits also recognize as a Dalit, or outcast.

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India: The Dalit Story

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  • Good Opportunity

    This is good opportunity to market cristinity and other religion in india, This is how exacly people from foreign soils devide people in india and break indian traditional religion, Anyway the presentation is good,,,,,I will suggest turn every human being into any of the religion, will it make all the people equal ???
    You better see in Europian and Developed countries, How One Cristian deals with another
    First Equal All Cristians then try to teach others

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  • omg, why are they ...

    omg, why are they all turning to chrisitianity? its just as bad as hinduism, islam and all other oppressive religions. i feel the dalit struggle, as my peopel have also been classed as the lowest of the low based on theri skin colour, and enslaved, but this was by christians. christianity was used to make us forget our tru spirituality, and they massacred millions of afrikans in the name of spreading christianity, so chrisitianity wont help these people. they can only help themselves. peace

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  • I have complete ...

    I have complete sympathy for Dalits

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  • excellent video

    excellent video

    By nooreyezdan [Affiliate User] 1216199999 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • religion isnt ...

    religion isnt needed. religion has too much importance. i hope this caste system changes.

    By sdawson689 [Affiliate User] 1214911007 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • these "upper caste" ...

    these "upper caste" people are morons. this isnt true Hinduism. they ruin our relgion. Karma is based on good and bad actions. so do these "upper caste" people not realize that they are getting bad karma for hurting others? if they say these Dalits are suffering cause of their past sins, it is the duty of the "upper caste" to help them. this is a man made "religion" no god would support this or any suppression of any people.

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  • i think the caste ...

    i think the caste system is horrible, but i dont believe it is caused by Hinduism. its caused by people who want to oppress others and use their religion as an excuse. Although many Hindus subscribe to the belief that one is born into a certain caste this belief is not supported by their scriptures. The caste system in India has degenerated into a system falsely recognizing men born in Brahmin families as Brahmins, even though they don't exhibit the qualities of Brahmins.

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  • just like america,, ...

    just like america,,women are exploited! just like everywhere! what is the point? they are nt half as sinful or hypocritical as christians. at least hindus accept responsibility for their sins[karma]. they dont wander aimlessly trying to fugure out why they are suffering..again ,i ask,,what is the point of this video?

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  • Glory to God! I am ...

    Glory to God! I am glad they are being saved, and experiencing liberty in Christ.

    @spud745: Jesus was NOT racist. He spoke of the relationship between employer and employee, that is what he meant. Please do not twist scripture.

    By ChristianRose88 [Affiliate User] 1213945778 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • i saw this before

    i saw this before

    By Esperanza2015 [Affiliate User] 1210152661 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • This is a wonderful ...

    This is a wonderful video!

    By redfootwalking [Affiliate User] 1209821851 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Good for you ...

    Good for you guys.Reject hinduism if it means ur salvation.I 'd do the same.

    By machamd [Affiliate User] 1209773760 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • the caste system ...

    the caste system has been abused there were once slaves in the christian usa dont forget jesus told slaves to respect their masters he was also racist

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  • Blessings in the ...

    Blessings in the name of his holiness, Sri Sathya Sai Baba-The Living Avatar of our age.
    Om Shanti, shanti

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  • The dalits should ...

    The dalits should convert to Islam or Buddhism. Christianity is also a racist religion, they have the curse of Ham story. Islam is the religion which preaches true equality. The rich and the poor worship in the same Mosque. People of any race can freely worship in any Mosque. Buddhism has no class or race distinctions. Both religions are the religions of Asia, and they are universal religions.

    By He101A [Affiliate User] 1203159266 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Turning from " ...

    Turning from "Hinduism" to "Christianity" would be no different since many Racists within the Christian Religion still accept the "Curse of ham" story as truth.

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  • "Dalits" being ...

    "Dalits" being cursed by God sounds like the "curse of ham" story that has been told to many non-white people all over this planet.

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  • just praying wont ...

    just praying wont help them...
    some one has to act in jesus name
    why not be the answer to their prayers

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  • The Hindu caste ...

    The Hindu caste system is the sole reason for majority of the ills of Indian society. Any proud, concerned Hindu would hang their head in shame and try to fight this oppressive system. Bust most "upper-caste" Hindus are unconcerned, cowardly, sadistic wimps who love to torture and oppress the weak. They actually WANT the Dalits to remain poor and oppressed, and the caste system to continue.

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  • Isaiah 61:1-3. ...

    Isaiah 61:1-3. Jesus came to save, bless, and restore what was taken from man.

    Also thank you Lord for loving, accepting, and forgiving us first so that we will know how to love you and other people.

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  • Very sad, sooo sad. ...

    Very sad, sooo sad. Hindus should be ashamed of the Caste system. Feel so sorry for them.

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  • According to ...

    According to christianity everyone who is not a christian is a "dalit"! We all will burn in hell when we die for rejecting that F****t christ! BAN PROSELYTISM IN INDIA!!!

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  • before 1960 the ...

    before 1960 the african americans cannot travel or sit with the whites or cannot drink the water from the same tap...the racism existed..even today exists..
    caste or casteim will be history in India in a decade, but racism in US will exist for next 100 years for sure.
    India had a Dalit president, does US have a black president...not yet ready for a black president yet LOL..talk abt hypocracy.

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  • Very interesting ...

    Very interesting and sad. May the poorest of the poor continue to find freedom and self worth through the love and compassion of Jesus.

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