ENI – A law in the Indian province of Tamil Nadu which banned religious conversion has been repealed by the federal government. The law prompted massive protests by Christians who feared it was directed against religious minorities and could put at risk relief work undertaken by churches. Similar laws are in force in several other Indian states.
“The government decision is a clear proof that such discriminatory laws do not stand the test of India's time-honoured values of freedom of conscience and religious tolerance,” said the Rev. Babu Joseph, spokesperson of the Indian Catholic Bishops' Conference.
