Today, a number of Khalkha Mongol have returned to the beliefs of their forefathers. Shamans are once again called upon to cure the sick or alleviate evil spirits through divination, oracles, and astrology. A combination of Buddhism and shamanism has survived, especially among the elderly. Obos , heaps of stones thought to be inhabited by local spirits, can still be seen on almost every hilltop. Rape, murder, alcoholism, and violence are major problems in Mongolia's urban areas today.
Many young people are also involved in criminal gangs.
The Khalkha Mongol need to find true peace peace that can only come through knowing Jesus Christ. Prayer Points Pray that the doors of Mongolia will soon open to Christian missionaries. Ask the Lord of the harvest to send forth many laborers into Mongolia to share the Good News with the Khalkha Mongol. Pray that God will reveal Himself to the Khalkha Mongol through dreams and visions. Take authority over the spiritual principalities and powers that are keeping the Khalkha Mongol bound.