Position Paper

The Preamble of the Constitution of India assures pluralism as the keystone of Indian culture and religious tolerance the bedrock of Indian secularism.

"The constitution of India having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic and to secure to all its citizen justice, social, economic and political liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship, equality of status and of opportunity and to promote among them all, fraternity among the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation.

GCIC's endeavor is to protect and preserve the constitutional guarantee to all persons to profess, practice and propagate religion of their choice and scrupulously restrain state for making any discrimination on the grounds of religion, help every section of the society especially the least privileged to assert their own rights.

The idea from the beginning was to be proactive and not just reactive in regards to the interests of the Christian community and other minorities, including Dalits, Tribals and Backward communities. It was also an attempt to get committed and talented people to put their energies into safeguarding the interests of the Church and it's activities through all constitutional means.

The tremendous interests shown to GCIC for its various initiatives in solving major problems faced by Christian community was appreciated through letters and telephone calls from many Churches and organizations from all parts of India, affirming the formation of GCIC became a significant sign for us to move forward .The GCIC now represents a vast and increasing constituency across the nation.

The GCIC "Prayer Letters" is received by concerned Christians worldwide, including media outlets. The response to this communication has been overwhelming positive.

The following is the position and function of the GCIC as it continues to evolve and the direction it will take in the future.

The motto of the GCIC is to protect and assert the Indian Christian community in regards to the national issues that impact them. The attack launched on the Christian community has exposed our vulnerability and therefore we want to be ready and proactive.