Tag: Anti-Conversion Law
Syro-Malabar Church welcomes Karnataka plan to repeal anti-conversion law
The Syro Malabar Church urged all state governments that enacted such anti-constitutional bills to follow the Karnataka model and repeal them
Catholic bishops urge governments to stop targeting Church institutions in India
The appeal was made after Bishop Gerald Almeida of Jabalpur and Sister Ligy Joseph filed for anticipatory bail against their possible arrest
Court in India grants bail to infant, mother in conversion case
The accused allegedly promised employment and miraculous healing of the sick besides making objectionable comments against Hindus
US religious freedom body calls on India to repeal anti-conversion laws
The report said anti-conversion laws "worsen religious freedom conditions in India which are already poor”
Christmas carolers in India seek police protection for fear of attacks
Christians fear that even presenting gifts during the holidays might be construed as an attempt to lure someone to the Christian faith
India’s Supreme Court declares ‘forced religious conversion’ as threat to security
"It is a very serious issue that affects the nation’s security and freedom of religion and conscience"
Hindu extremists block buses carrying Christian children in India’s Madhya Pradesh
“There is absolutely no ongoing conversion activity,” said the bishop, adding that the children “all come from Christian families”
Christian advocate group urges governor not to sign anti-conversion law
“It is nothing but a dictatorial bill,” read a letter from the Reverend Ferdinand Kittle Foundation
Indian state of Bihar refuses to enact anti-conversion law
India's Freedom of Religion Acts or “anti-conversion” laws are state-level statutes that have been enacted to regulate religious conversions
Catholic lay group in India to challenge anti-conversion laws in court
“We must learn from mistakes other nations have made that have ruined their economies and social fabric"
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