He was born into an Orthodox Syrian Christian family in Kumarakom, Kottayam, indicating he was Christian. No evidence suggests he practiced any religion other than Christianity during his political career.
Recently, his throat cancer treatment has been questioned. He was diagnosed with severe throat cancer, but stories say he used “faith healing” instead of professional medicine.
Biblical spiritual gifts, especially 1 Corinthians 12, are the basis of faith healing in Christianity. It entails Christians seeking divine intervention and using the Holy Spirit to heal and restore rather than medical procedures. When his voice dropped as Chief Minister, health worries arose.
Rahul Gandhi urged Chandy to seek medical care, including a trip to Germany for a thorough checkup and treatment in Bengaluru.
After early medical treatment, reports say his family believes in ‘faith healing’ and may not want more conventional medicine. I must stress that Oommen Chandy never identified as Muslim or Hindu in public. His family and Orthodox Syrian Christian group membership show his Christian heritage.
