Freedom to convert is applicable only when the target is educated, knowledgeable, capable of independent thought so as to make an informed choice and is aware of the result of his decisions. Not some uneducated, poor, for whom survival is everything. There should not be any bribe - be it financial or a seat in college.
RE:Freedom to convert
by crazyforsense on Dec 27, 2007 08:00 PM Permalink
The churches have already stated what your enlightened soul has. If you are unaware of what the Church stand on conversions is as these VHP guys are, please educate yourself.
If what you say is true, then how come all converts poor, dalits, villagers, tribals and none from bangalore, mumbai, delhi, etc, particularly those who are educated and not susceptible to bribe of any sort? Come on man, I am free. Try your god on me.
RE:Freedom to convert
by crazyforsense on Dec 27, 2007 08:16 PM Permalink
@gautam gautam...
I dont believe in trying anyones God on anyone.
Please go and read the CURRENT church policy on conversions and you will be shocked to find it the same you are saying - against force and/or inducement in any form.
Now your conception about poor....dalits etc might be cos they faced social stigma....i cant answer for them. So far as I am concerned.....my ancestors (5 generations up) were from a brahmin family.........that should be irrelevant to your discussion here.
No one is trying to bring anyones God on anyone, certainly not me.
I am against arson/violence in any from. The right way to handle this was to book the fool who attacked the VHP leader........how believable is that?
RE:Freedom to convert
by sarfarosh on Dec 27, 2007 07:57 PM Permalink
Yes.
what about sarabjit. He is languishing in a Pakistani jail. If sarabjit were a christian then we would have seen strict diplomatic action and PM in sadness. When amarnath yatris were gunned down no media were interested in reporting. When an adivasi women was chased to nudity, no human rights commission guys were interested. They are all behind modi and hindus. Who knows if this is really the work of the so calledcommunal forces. It could be the handiwork of secular forces to garner votes for the LS elections.
