Secret Kingdom: An exclusive glimpse inside the fast-growing Nepalese Church
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Sindre Deschington2024-03-04T13:43:00
Christianity is spreading at an astonishing pace in Nepal. Photojournalist Sindre Deschington gives us an exclusive glimpse inside the former Hindu kingdom
Nepal is home to one of the world’s fastest-growing Christian populations. Estimates of the exact number of Christians in the country vary greatly, ranging from official statements at 683,000 to rumours of more than 3 million.
Whatever the real figure, Hinduism remains the dominant religion in Nepal, with many of its practices deeply ingrained in daily life. Many of the Christians in Nepal are converts from Hinduism, but recent anti-conversion laws mean it is now illegal to try to convert anyone to a different religion. And although this presents a major challenge for the Nepalese Church, it has not hindered growth. The number of Christians in Nepal has doubled over the past decade.
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