Anti-conversion law casts shadow of fear on Christmas spirit in Karnataka

Karnataka By Bellie Thomas December 4, 2022 Read the article

In the lone BJP-ruled southern state of Karnataka, Christians fear the implications of the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Act, 2021.

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They are apprehensive that the anti-conversion law may be misused by far-right Hindutva groups against carol groups.

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JA Kanthraj, spokesperson of the Archdiocese of Bangalore, appealed to the government and the authorities concerned to make necessary arrangements.

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“We fear that there will be attacks on churches, particularly during the midnight services, and on carol singers who go house to house,” he said.

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The Christians were opposed to the bill even before it was tabled. Archbishop Peter Machado warned of potential misuse by non-government groups.

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The pro-Hindutva groups have been accusing Christians, comprising 1.87 percent of the state’s population, of involvement in conversions.

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On 1 December, representatives of the Akhila Bharatha Christha Mahasabha met the Director General and Inspector General of Police Praveen Sood.

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A senior police officer termed the question of whether the new law would be misused “hypothetical”.

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Naomi Gracy, working president of the organisation referred to recent incidents in Channapatna and Mandya, where Christians were targeted.

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A few days ago, members of Hindi Jagarana Vedike confronted a pastor, Dennis George, accusing him of trying to convert Hindus to Christianity.

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In Mandya, five people were arrested under the Anti-Conversion Law on 10 November for distributing pamphlets that allegedly hinted at conversion.

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