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Religious Practice Philosophy www.lausanne.org/hinduism Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world, behind Christianity and Islam. O N E i n S E V E N W O R L D W I D E Spiritual Awakening 1.1 BILLION Global Missionary Force Intercede for the evangelization of Hindu people groups throughout the world. Give sacrificially to support evangelization efforts to Hindu people groups. Heed Christ’s call to be personally involved in evangelism to Hindus. Spread the vision to the local church for loving, praying for, and supporting evangelization to Hindu people groups. John Arun Kumar John Mathew Lausanne Catalysts for Hinduism Hinduism is not a single cultural unit or ‘religion’ but a diverse and varied set of regional sects and practices 3.2% 33.2% Global Unchurched 80% of the world’s Hindu population lives in India. South East Asia Center for Study of Global Christianity, 2010 HINDUISM the world’s third largest religion HINDUISM “All is God” The influence of Hindu philosophy and worldview has spread globally through the adoption of pluralism, new age philosophies, yoga, and vedic sciences. Ministry to Hindus is challenging due to its variety of beliefs, practices, and subcultures, and thus needs contextually relevant mission approaches. Hindus should be understood by their particulars as well as their religion broadly. 80% CALLS TO ACTION
