The news: Jnam TV, a right-wing Malayalam news channel, reportedly targeted a historic Christian church in Thrissur, Kerala, claiming that the Palayur church — one of India's oldest Christian sites — was originally a Hindu temple. The report, covered by DoolNews, has drawn sharp criticism from church communities and observers in Kerala.
Why it matters for church leaders: This is not an isolated incident — churches across India, particularly in Kerala, are increasingly facing media-driven narratives that question their historical legitimacy and land ownership. Leaders need to be proactive in documenting their church's legal history, land deeds, and heritage records before such challenges arise publicly.
The takeaway: Now is the time to audit and secure your church's property documents, historical records, and legal registrations — don't wait for a controversy to find them for you.
Source: DoolNews via Google News Malayalam
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