Tag: Anti-Conversion Law
Church in India presses Goa to form Minority Commission, rejects ‘divisive’...
The Church in India urges Goa to form a Minority Commission to safeguard communities against rising discrimination and violence
Church in India denounces move to criminalize conversions, cites legal and...
Bombay Archdiocese urges Maharashtra to drop anti-conversion bill, warning it violates religious freedom and constitutional rights
Christians in northeast India unfazed by bid to revive 46-year-old anti-conversion...
The revival of the dormant law, passed by the state legislature, has been brought about by the Guwahati High Court
Arunachal Pradesh chief minister commends Indian Catholic Church leaders
“Their tireless efforts in promoting peace, education, and social welfare in our state are truly commendable,” Khandu said.
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"
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