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Since modi ascended to power, he has encouraged hindu nationalism — in some cases, extreme. In Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, and Chhattisgarh states, anti-conversion laws have been enacted that practically make it illegal for Christians to make converts. Making converts and new disciples is one of the most important tenets of the Christian faith. Making that an illegal act is in effect quashing Christianity.

Violence, uprooting and dispossessing of Christians has become more and more widespread. Deny it to your heart’s content, ignore it as you please. But don’t accuse me of being bereft of truth.

What has been banned is not conversion as such but monetary inducements (aka bribing)and fanning religious hatred. Of course, this is the way that evangelists operate and hence the howls of persecution.For what its worth, I am covent educated, studied in a school which had a small statue of Jesus on the cross in each classroom and said the Lords prayer everyday. Those teachers were real missionaries. The current lot is the opposite, I'm afraid.

Now only numbers matter.Evangelists don Saffron robes like Hindu monks and recite Sanskrit Shlokas normally recited in temples, but wear the Cross and slip in Jesus's name in the Shloka. Its a numbers game because of the money involved. Many of the "converted" still believe they are Hindu while going to church. Even Hindu symbols like "Om" have been appropriated. Just my 2 paise.

Sorry about my accusation. Please consider it withdrawn.

Regarding nationalism, it is a counter to the Liberals attack on the nation and the founding fathers. If at all any religion is a factor, then it is not Christianity. Please see beyond the evangelists version of the "truth" to see that their allegations are mostly fund raising efforts.