Santal Christians return to ancestral faith in Bangladesh
Scores of people from the indigenous community are embracing their old Sarna religion, claiming the Church has neglected them
Updated: April 28, 2021 04:09 AM GMT
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A photo of a reconversion ceremony posted on Facebook triggered a heated debate among Christian and non-Christian Santals in Bangladesh. (Photo supplied)
Dozens of indigenous Santals who embraced Catholicism years ago have returned to their ancient, nature-worshipping Sarna religion, alleging a lack of social security and support from the Church.
In the latest case, a Santal family returned to the Sarna faith in the presence of leaders of Santal villages in Niamatpur in Naogaon district on April 19.