Meo (Hindu traditions) in India

In some ways, the Meo are like the chameleon native to India; they blend in. They speak the local language and mix Hindu rites of passage with Muslim ones. Their customs vary depending upon where they live, and they sometimes face efforts by Hindus to make them return to the Hindu religious system.

Ministry Obstacles

This syncretism is a ministry obstacle because it provides additional religious confusion by blending elements of various religions. As far as we know, there are no believers among them and few, if any, missionaries trying to reach them for Christ. Furthermore, their syncretism makes it likely that Meo Christianity will blend in beliefs that conflict with total faith in the only Savior.

Outreach Ideas

One must seek "bridges of God." Faith in Jesus must be presented as culturally compatible, without giving up their culture.

Scripture Focus

"Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayer that is made in this place."  2 Chronicles 7:15

Scripture Prayer

Pray that you will be encouraged to pray, knowing that the Lord will hear your prayers that are in accordance with His will.

Prayer Focus

Pray that the church in their localities would reach out to the Meo. Pray that the Meo would not let their syncretism get in the way of a clear understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus.