The caste system fostered the idea of untouchability. Casteism is a social evil that has plagued India for centuries. It is a system of social stratification that divides people into different groups based on their birth. This system has been used to justify discrimination and oppression against certain groups of people. The Christian faith teaches that all people are created equal in the eyes of God and that we should love our neighbors as ourselves. Discrimination based on caste is therefore incompatible with Christian teachings. Casteism is not only a problem for the Christian faith but for all of humanity. It is a violation of human rights and dignity. The United Nations has recognized caste-based discrimination as a form of discrimination that needs to be addressed 1 . The Indian Constitution also prohibits discrimination based on caste 2 . The Bible teaches that all people are created in the image of God and that we should treat others as we would like to be trea...