Anti-conversion laws stoke violence in India | DW News

There has been an increase in the number of attacks on churches and Christian gatherings in India in recent years. These are often sparked by allegations of forced conversions of Hindus to Christianity. Several states have now enacted strict anti-conversion laws. Critics say these laws are often abused by right-wing groups to harass Christians and attack their churches.

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[santoslexxie]

India is the only country in the world where majority are demanding Anti-conversion bill !! Otherwise, this bill in the world are only demanded by the minorities

[hanix]

To everyone crying about apparent “forceful conversion”.
It’s clear that this man was not “forcing” anybody. I don’t even think he has enough power to do so in india, considering how he was beaten up, his church over taken by angry mobs, sent to the police, evicted from his home, children taken out of school, his church taken away. It’s clear that they are powerless, yet still y’all accuse them? Look at their home, do you think they have enough wealth to give out money inexchange of conversion?

[LetsExamineTV]

Last Sunday while we were in a Church meeting in Pali, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, India some of Hindu religion fanatics came and beaten us so badly even Police were with them! Please pray for us so we can preach and share the Gospel boldly!

[reborninchrist]

Iam Ex-hindu from India, testifying that These persecution news are true and there are more and more such persecutions by the Hindu Majority party and various hindu Groups of RSS!

[lchjr]

“Once the law comes, we will be free to demolish these churches.” You sound like a very understanding and compassionate person; a credit to your religion.

[ronaldregan]

This is why the world is growing but India always remains undeveloped 😂😂

[DC-ndkq]

Religious freedom is a human right everyone should have the freedom of choice!

[alicelund]

Is the reason that Hindus from low casts don't want to remain Hindus because in other religions they will be equal without casts?

[RashidShaikh-ywyg]

It's reality of Hinduism..
this is real face of Hindus and Hinduism....

[wissemaljazairi]

Hinduism: you guys are the intouchable, by religion, you are the lowest thing living.
People: okey then, I will leave this religion.
Hinduism: wait what? 😳

[maryjoseph]

The beauty of anti conversion law... where the accuser doesn't have to prove the allegations.. rather the accused has to prove the innocence....it's easier to hit....but why don't they do good and comfort and attract people to them

[onkarmeshram]

I am a tribal(native) from tribal area. I have seen missionaries taking advantage of poor tribal (native)people here.. asking them to convert in exchange for food and money. When my father died my mother was too contacted by them to convert and in exchange they will sponsor my education. My mother's elder sister was also contacted my missionaries with some offer. A girl from my aunt village my sick, she was contacted my missionaries saying yeshu(Jesus) will save her if she convert to Christianity. She did it, missionaries sponser her medical expenses but she died. In short if u want to spread your religion use different method, don't use this cheap tricks of fear mongering..

[trollface]

"Peaceful" hindus doing "peaceful" work . This really shows how "peaceful" hindus are.

[serasichongchinliong]

All Abrahamic religions don't respect other people's religions and beliefs. Hard and soft conversion are their SOP.

[travelpasstime]

One girl on Tamil Nadu died because of forceful conversion
DW will never show that

[sherienna]

Cristians experience lot of discrimination in many parts of india

[krishnarawat]

"Force conversion " Is the real problem.

[ChandanYadav-fufj]

You should report about what happened to that Hindu girl in Tamilnadu

[beinghuman]

I’m a Hindu and i highly condemn any attacks on Minorities. True story: growing up I went to a catholic school and I have seen few Hindus converting to Christianity (catholic) and often time these poor families receive incentives etc. And I believe it’s a free world and people can join any religion they want but it’s unfortunate that some Missionaries want to change the demographics by converting illiterate people and mostly they do so by looking down on non-catholics.

I remember my catholic school teacher telling the naive class Hindus warship stones. which I think that statement was derogatory. Every religion deserves respect and it’s a sensitive issue especially in India. Much love and respect to everyone. Hope peace and democracy prevails.

Update: JTBC, some of my closest friends and teachers are catholics and I admire them for their service to society. No one should judge the whole community based on few crooks. It applies to every religion.

[SrikanthIyerTheMariner]

Isreal has anti conversion laws ...they are smart