Tensions between Christians and Hindus in India turned violent this week. 3,000 Christians are now living in government relief camps as a safety measure.

I would like to urge calm and cooperativeness in resolving this crisis, as bloodshed is not the answer:

Faiths Clash, Displacing Thousands in East India

NEW DELHI — At least 3,000 people, most of them Christians, are living in government-run relief camps after days of Christian-versus-Hindu violence in eastern India, government officials said.

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Christians may form militia for self-defence: Church leader

NEW DELHI: Looking low and dejected, a Church leader from Orissa warned Sunday that if the government failed to stop attacks on his community, Christians in the state will be forced to raise a militia for self-defence. "All that the governments have been doing, both in the state and at the centre, is paint an illusion. Beautiful, but hollow words is all they have to offer. It's been eight days and the violence continues. If such a situation persists, we will have no option but to form our own 'Suraksha Vahini'," the priest told IANS on condition of anonymity.

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