There is 0 evidence that any forced conversion has ever taken place in the independent Republic of India – except, occasionally, of religious minorities to Hinduism – & masses of evidence that both Christian & Muslim leaders in modern India seek only sincere, genuine conversion.
“Conversion,” within the orthodox & prevailing understandings of both Christians & Muslims, means a change of heart & mind within the person converting. It is not an act done to them but an act which they do. It may be taught, but only in the hope that the teaching is accepted.
“Conversion” is done by the individual, of their own free & genuine will.
A “conversion ceremony” is performed by the religious authorities of whatever religion.
But no one, within orthodox Christianity or Islam today, is “converted” – rather, THEY choose to convert.
A “conversion ceremony” is performed by the religious authorities of whatever religion.
But no one, within orthodox Christianity or Islam today, is “converted” – rather, THEY choose to convert.
Attacking conversion is, fundamentally, an attack on the very existence not only of Christianity & Islam (both of which teach, fundamentally, that they are the only true way) but also an attack on the freedom of thought of the individual to choose one view of God over another.
While practiced imperfectly, teachings of both Christianity & Islam generally acknowledge that they DO NOT WANT in their midst followers who do not ACTUALLY BELIEVE in what they are converting to. These faiths, although “exclusionary,” are interested in sincerity, not numbers.
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