Olivia - The Plight of Santal Christians in Bangladesh
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Olivia and her family, belonging to the ancient Christian Santal community in Bangladesh, face ongoing persecution due to their conversion. Land-grabbing by Muslim fundamentalists is a common form of harassment, making farming, their main occupation, a target. During a protest against the land grabbers, Olivia's husband is shot, leaving Dijen disabled for life. Three Christians die, and 250 families are left homeless as homes are burnt. Their story shows the Lord's unfailing love, their unbreakable faith and belief that heaven is their home
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