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The front-page item in the latest issue of the Organiser, notes: “A Hindu-Christian meet was held at Kochi on September 29 at the initiative of Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council of India. Leading Bishops from various Christian churches, prominent sanyasis of various mutts and leaders of RSS, VHP etc participated in the free and frank exchange of ideas, which was initiated in the background of murder of Swami Laxmanand Saraswati in Orissa and resultant riots. The joint resolution at the end of the meet was a milestone. The resolution says: ‘We call for an end to religious conversions by force or persuasion, by exploiting poverty or ignorance. Conversion by force and insult of sacred symbols of other religions would do away with communal harmony existing in the state. Each individual has the right to believe in the religion of his choice. Forcing a person to join another religion is not at all desirable. An individual should not be denied his right and freedom to believe in his own religion. Insulting another religion’s sacred symbols is not right.’ A decision was taken to organise such meets periodically and to be in constant dialogue.”

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The editorial in the latest issue of the RSS journal titled “What a Shame!” writes: The Indian prime minister on foreign soil telling the world that he was ashamed of the violence in India against Christians was a shameful sight. He was responding to the European Union allegation that his government failed to prevent what it called a massacre of Christians in Orissa and Karnataka. The atrocious allegation was reportedly made during the India-EU summit at Marseille. The issue was taken up strongly with Dr Singh by French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is also head of the European Council and Jose Manuel Barroso, president of the European Commission. There was also a report that the US president George Bush had asked the prime minister of India to give an assurance to the EU on the subject... No other prime minister of India would have tolerated such interference in the internal affairs of the country... These people talk as if globalisation is Christianisation.”

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Conversions.By: Ramani.N | 09-Oct-2008 Reply | Forward What has happened in Kerala between Hundu and Christain leaders is very positive and matured step. Kerala being the State with highly educated populaiton should be taken as as a example. If people convert to other religions out of maturity , conviction and ones own free will it cannot be questioned. But as correctly pointed out if done using the circumstances/ignorance , will do more harm as there will be no conviction and it becomes business.. If people want to convert from one religion for some purpose the other religion should intraspect to find out what is wrong with them. There is no point in violence against any body or any religion as such changes will be only external and temporary. It is high time the Governement concentrated on uplifting such poor and back word people so that what they chose will be out of maturity and conviction instead of pampering the already benifitted groups with more sops for the purpose of votes and strenght of numbes.

CoversionBy: Chandra | 09-Oct-2008 Reply | Forward European Union and America should not interfere in India’s internal affairs and Indian Prime Minister should not take orders from foreign country head of states. By doing so Man Mohan Singh is submitting India’s sovereignty to outside powers. European Union and America should not sent money and missionaries to India to destroy the Hindu religion and culture which is very sacred and ancient to Christianity.

CoversionBy: Derek | 09-Oct-2008 Reply | Forward This is in response to Chandra's comment "European Union and America should not sent money and missionaries to India to destroy the Hindu religion and culture which is very sacred and ancient to Christianity." Chandra, do you have proof that EU and USA is sending money and missionaries to India to destry hindu religion? Dont make volatile statements that you cannot prove. it best at times like these to keep ypur mouth shut.