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मुंबई: महाराष्ट्र विधानसभा के आगामी शीतकालीन सत्र में प्रस्तावित ‘धर्म की स्वतंत्रता विधेयक’ का विरोध जताने के लिए बॉम्बे कैथोलिक सभा – रोज़री पैरिश यूनिट की ओर से एक शांतिपूर्ण आंदोलन आयोजित किया गया है।
सभा के अध्यक्ष नॉरबर्ट मेंडोंसा और उपाध्यक्ष (राजनीतिक एवं नागरिक मंच) एलेक्स डिसूज़ा ने जानकारी दी कि यह विधेयक पारित हुआ तो सेवा, दया और करुणा के कार्यों को भी धर्म परिवर्तन के प्रयास के रूप में गलत ठहराया जा सकता है, जिससे अल्पसंख्यकों के साथ उत्पीड़न की संभावना बढ़ जाएगी।
इस विधेयक के विरोध में कल रविवार, 9 नवंबर को सुबह 10:30 बजे रोज़री चर्च गेट, एम.जी. रोड, गोरेगांव (पश्चिम) पर यह प्रदर्शन होगा।
सभा ने शहर और उपनगरों की सभी यूनिटों से अपील की है कि वे बड़ी संख्या में उपस्थित होकर इस कठोर धर्म की स्वतंत्रता विधेयक के खिलाफ अपनी आवाज बुलंद करें और प्रार्थना करें कि यह कानून पारित न हो।
The so called ‘Freedom of Religion’ Bill is a misnomer. It actually will prevent the faithful from practising their religious faith (Christians in particular). Once passed the ‘Freedom of Religion’ Law could criminalise acts of kindness such as helping the poor and marginalised through food, shelter, education and medical care, acts of mercy that are inspired by our faith. These could be misinterpreted as attempts at conversion thus opening the door to harassment of minorities.
We pray that sense prevails on our State Government and they do not go ahead with the proposed ‘Freedom of Religion’ Bill.
The so called ‘Freedom of Religion’ Bill is a misnomer. It actually will prevent the faithful from practising their religious faith (Christians in particular). Once passed the ‘Freedom of Religion’ Law could criminalise acts of kindness such as helping the poor and marginalised through food, shelter, education and medical care, acts of mercy that are inspired by our faith. These could be misinterpreted as attempts at conversion thus opening the door to harassment of minorities.
We pray that sense prevails upon our State Government and they do not go ahead with the proposed ‘Freedom of Religion’ Bill.
I say no to anticonvertion bill, this is a direct attack on constitutional rights of the citizens of free and democratic India.
This will further destroy the very fabric of unity and brotherhood of the country and negatively impact its peace and prosperity.
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Indian Constitution’s Article 25 has the title “Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion”.
This right is a Fundamental Right. But it is NOT unfettered. The right is subject to public order, morality and health and to the other provisions of this (ie Part III :Articles 12 to 35) Part
“… all persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practise and propagate religion.”
The present dispensation is accustomed to looking at things from a narrow dogmatic perspective and is paranoid about the “conversion” from Hindu into other organised religions.
Of course, subsection (2) of Article 25 clearly states that “Nothing in this article shall affect the operation of any existing law or prevent the State from making any law –
(a) regulating or restricting any economic, financial, political or other secular activity which may be associated with religious practice,;
(b)…….
So if you ask me “whether the State has a right to pass any law in this respect?” The answer is “Yes”.
Whether “the State should pass such law?”, the answer depends upon what are the objectives and motives of the State. ”
In a democracy, the State need not be paranoid and restrict charitable and compassionate activities. It is the responsibility of the State to create economic and social conditions for the lower strata of the society so that there is no opportunity for Any religious institutions to exploit those conditions leading to the religious conversions.
-Prof. Arvind Nigale, Goregaon West.
Maharashtra government acting like new Guru of all other religions. It is interfere in indipendence of religious matters. I condem the anti constitution move and it should be challenged in Supreme Court.
The Freedom of Religion Bill is against the Constitution and should not be passed.
Freedom of religion for CHRISTIANS, MUSLIMS, Sikhs ETC is our fundamental RIGHT. No government state or center, can take our rights away in any way.
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Freedom of Religion is our fundamental Right
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Right to follow any Religion is our fundamental Right. Guaranteed by the constitution, No state can curtail this under the garb of any bill or law and take that liberty away.
A Thoughtful Reflection on the Proposed “Freedom of Religion” Bill by State of Maharashtra.
The proposed introduction of the so-called “Freedom of Religion” bill by the State Government raises important questions about the perceived strength of individual faith. Implicit in its framing is the suggestion that one’s religious convictions are so vulnerable that they may be altered by acts of compassion or service—often referred to as “allurement.” This interpretation risks undermining the intelligence and agency of the common citizen.
Historically, Christian missionary organizations have played a significant role in uplifting marginalized communities through education, healthcare, and economic empowerment. To label the resulting goodwill or change of heart among beneficiaries as “conversion through allurement” is, at best, a narrow and reductive view. Supporters of the bill may argue for such a definition, but critics rightly point out that it disregards the essence of human kindness and the capacity for informed, voluntary decision-making.
There is broad consensus that any conversion carried out through force or fraud must be condemned and prosecuted. However, the real question lies in the application and impact of such laws. Since the enactment of the first anti-conversion law in Odisha in 1967, similar legislation has been adopted in eleven more states. Despite thousands of complaints citing “allurement” or coercion, only one conviction has been recorded. This disparity suggests that such laws may be more frequently used to intimidate, harass, or suppress minority communities rather than to uphold justice.
States like Maharashtra, now considering similar legislation, appear to be competing to introduce increasingly stringent and punitive provisions. It is these harsh and arguably disproportionate measures that have drawn concern from civil society and legal experts alike.
Moreover, the slow pace of judicial proceedings means that individuals accused under these laws often endure prolonged incarceration without trial. This delay not only undermines the principle of justice but also emboldens those who misuse the law for ideological or political ends.
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Right To Freedom Is My Lawful Right..I Strongly Condemn & Oppose The Anti Conversion Law Bill…which may grab all our Rights to Freedom..This Bill must be Stopped..The Freedom To Follow any Religion is Our Constitutional Right to Freedom Of Religion.