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Early this month, the state government in Jharkhand, northern India, introduced a new Freedom of Religion Bill. At first glance, the name of this bill suggests an important step forward in human rights for India, but it’s actually the opposite. The bill is a cleverly disguised anti-conversion law, and it’s not the first to be introduced in the country. Despite the fact that the Indian constitution clearly defines and protects the freedom to practice and propagate religion, radical members of both national parties — Congress and the BJP — have already managed to pass anti-conversion laws in the states of...

This true story was sent to the authors of Guess Who Wants to Have You for Lunch? A Missionary Guide to Anti-Mormon Tactics and Strategies... And How To Deal With Those Who Have Been Influenced By Them (Alan Denison & D.L. Barksdale, [Felton, CA: F.A.I.R.], 1999.) It’s the story of a young woman who became an anti-Mormon and later converted to the Church. The story is real, but the names and dates have been changed to protect the woman’s identity. Dear A. Denison and D. Barksdale; I hope this e-mail ends up with the authors of the above book! I...

Human rights group, International Christian Concern has said it has uncovered evidence to show that the recent anti-conversion bill in Himachal Pradesh was the result of an orchestrated campaign of lies and misinformation. The persecution watchdog explains that a local Christian source, who requested anonymity, said that Hindu fundamentalist groups have been running a hate campaign against Christians, using the local newspapers, which normally have their reach limited to towns and cities.