All other aspects such as visiting temples are secondary. Views expressed above are the author's own. The third attribute of semetic tradition that of creating a bond of one people is sought to be achieved by replacing the turbulent river of history, with its diverse tributaries and distributaries, with a mainstream mythological narrative based on the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. There is no specific ritual for becoming a Jain. I think Hinduism's influence is weaker than one god religions. Khusro Khan, step-son of Alauddin Khalji.After Alauddin's death in 1316, Khusrau Khan managed to kill Alauddin's son and successor as sultan Qutb ud din Mubarak Shah, ending the Khalji Dynasty in 1320. [38][39][40] Some sects of Hindus, particularly of the Bhakti schools began seeking or accepting converts in early to mid 20th century. In October 2021, Sukmawati Sukarnoputri of Indonesia converted to Hinduism. Compared with the semetic beliefs of Islam and Christianity, Hinduism is perceived by the Parivar as effete and weak because of its internal divisions of caste and regionalism. Some 3000 Muslims were massacred. Fringes have been stopped, they have been given the message. The move has been decried not only by secularists who argue that the only book which could have national status is the Constitution but also by those who subscribe to the view that Hinduism has always been an eclectic agglomeration of smaller traditions rather than a monolithic structure that can be represented by a single text, no matter how seminal it might claim to be. A team of Buddhist monks from across the country is being formed to lead the mission, with an all-India "mega event" set to take . . [25], As late as the 6th century, the Eastern Roman empire and Caliph Umar ibn Khattab were issuing decrees against conversion to Judaism, implying that this was still occurring. Try to avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment. Another step towards remoulding Hinduism into semetic form is the promotion of a congregational faith. Without defining what all would, and could, possibly count as inducement or fraud, these laws impose stringent criminal sanctions on violators. [7] Christian baptism has some parallels with Jewish immersion by mikvah. Their ancestors, the followers said, were Hindus who converted to Islam 25 years ago, and they were now reverting to Hinduism on free will. March 21, 2015 by Ambaa Choate. But its record in adjudicating the evidently unsecular anti-conversion statutes is dubious. The sometimes intense violence has led to a migration to the cities, where caste is easier to submerge. Modi, 64, a former organiser with a revivalist Hindu organisation, has yet to make any public comment on the reconversion ceremonies. "No one shall be subject to coercion which would impair his freedom to have or to adopt a religion or belief of his choice" (Article 18.2). Mumbai (AsiaNews) - In Andhra Pradesh a group of Hindu nationalists belonging to the BJP ruling party (Bharatiya Janata Party) has carried out mass conversions to Dalit and Christian tribal. and biggest lose Christianity. However, it takes exception to what it considers illegitimate proselytizing by the Roman Catholic Church, the Salvation Army, Jehovah's Witnesses, and other religious movements in what it refers to as its canonical territory. They do not represent the views or opinions of newindianexpress.com or its staff, nor do they represent the views or opinions of The New Indian Express Group, or any entity of, or affiliated with, The New Indian Express Group. Ghar Wapsi ( Hindi, meaning "Returning Home") is the programme of religious conversion to Hinduism and Sikhism from Islam, Christianity and other religions, [which?] A total of 144 persons adopted Islam. There is no daily call to prayer, no Sunday morning sermons. Mass conversion in India started in the South. Currently there are 25 to 60 million people[specify][citation needed] studying Spiritism in various countries, mainly in Brazil, through its essential books, which include The Spirits Book, The Book on Mediums, The Gospel According to Spiritism, Heaven and Hell and The Genesis According to Spiritism. [4][5], Within Christianity conversion refers variously to three different phenomena: a person becoming Christian who was previously not Christian; a Christian moving from one Christian denomination to another; a particular spiritual development, sometimes called the "second conversion", or "the conversion of the baptised".[6]. All Indian religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainsim and Sikhism, are collective called "Sanatan Dharma" and "Dhamma", and all others are called mleccha. The widespread Dalit mass conversions to Buddhism have enraged many Hindu organizations from Delhi in the north to Yadgir in the south. People convert to a different religion for various reasons, including active conversion by free choice due to a change in beliefs,[3] secondary conversion, deathbed conversion, conversion for convenience, marital conversion, and forced conversion. Even as its protg, the BJP, has initiated a country-wide drive to recruit members and overtake the Chinese Communist Party as the worlds largest political association, the RSS has set a target of annually converting 1 lakh each of Muslims and Christians to Hinduism. while converting to islam, which fikra (out of 72) do they convert to? Many a time, Muslim girls convert to Hinduism for marriage but that is not highlighted in media. Homecoming in the Christmas season is supposed to be a joyous occasion, accompanied by camaraderie and cheer. In sharing their faith with others, Bahs are cautioned to "obtain a hearing" meaning to make sure the person they are proposing to teach is open to hearing what they have to say. "Islam is egalitarian, and we get the self-respect," said Khalik. Morris, Harold C., and Lin M. Morris. The Inquisition in France and in Iberia worked to convert heretics with varying success. The mass conversions which are being planned are part of a strategy to bring in congregationalism through the back door. Despite officially being a secular nation, organizations allied with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are actively promoting mass conversions to Hinduism. Sunday saw more than 100 persons belonging to the SC/ST communities embracing Buddhism at Guduvanchery, a Chennai suburb, under the auspices of Mass Movement for Transformation, claiming to be a. The peace we seek in the world begins in human hearts; it finds its glorious expression when we look beyond any differences in religion or tribe and rejoice in the beauty of every soul, said Obama, who namechecked prominent Indian Muslims, Sikhs and sportswomen. [37] The steps involved in becoming a Hindu have variously included a period where the interested person gets an informal ardha-Hindu name and studies ancient literature on spiritual path and practices (English translations of Upanishads, Agama, Itihasa, ethics in Sutra, Hindu festivals, yoga). [citation needed], Greece has a long history of conflict, mostly with Jehovah's Witnesses, but also with some Pentecostals, over its laws on proselytism. Christanity has 2.5-3% base in 82% Hindu dominated India. Brahmanism?? In cases of mass conversion of Muslims to Hinduism, the central thrust has been on their de-Islamisation rather than on their accepting the Hindu religion. Article 18.2 bars coercion that would impair the right to have or adopt a religion or belief, including the use of threat of physical force or penal sanctions to compel believers or non-believers to adhere to their religious beliefs and congregations, to recant their religion or belief or to convert." In other words, the true purpose of a religion is to ensure that each person reaches his true potential, goes beyond the temptations toward one honest truth - upliftment of himself. What many in the media and outside the fold of Hinduism fail to acknowledge is that mass conversion of people is a very unpleasant practice, which generates a lot of disharmony, insecurity, hatred, and communal tensions in a multi religious and diverse nation like India. He poisoned the water supply and thereby rendered the Raj. Esther Dhanraj converted to Christianity and then reverted back to Sanatana Dharma. Christianity is not an inclusive religion. One does not need to ask any authorities for admission. {{#totalcount}} Religious conversion to Hinduism has a long history outside India. The historical God-fearers may represent a philosophical bridge between Hellenism and Abrahamic faith. BBC News. "Power and purpose: Correlates to conversion." Changing religion makes us visible," says Chanrabhan Prasad, a dalit writer. Evangelization sharing the Gospel message or "Good News" in deed and word, is an expectation of Christians.[8]. Instead, the recreated India is sought to be made into a nation of total homogeneity, cultural, ethnic, and religious, a nation of one people. Both Hinduism and those pre-Abrahamic religions kept trying to look for common grounds with the Abrahamic faiths for co-existence, while Abrahamic faiths were least interested in discovering common grounds. Force can at least apparently coerce people into adopting different ideas. Look at the net impact not the gross. In terms of spiritual practices, there are many you can try and see what works for you such as r/Introspection, r/yoga, r/meditation or r/bhajan. Following the conversion of Rinchan, his commander-in-chief and many other Hindus converted to Islam. Richadiana Kartakusama (2006), Archaeology: Indonesian Perspective (Editors: Truman Simanjuntak et al. "India investigates reports of mass 'reconversion' of Christians". Hardliners plans for a mass ceremony in December were put on hold after pressure from senior officials within the movement and, it is thought, the government. It attracted the highest number of persons from Ezhava, Thiyya and Nair communities. A former associate editor with the Times of India, Jug Suraiya writes two regular columns for the print edition, Jugular Vein, which appears every Friday, and Second Opinion, which appears on Wednesdays. Log into your account. ), read and discuss ancient literature, learn and engage in rites of passages (ceremonies of birth, first feeding, first learning day, age of majority, wedding, cremation and others). BJP is in power today only because other parties played religious politics by oppressing the majority Hindus and providing every right. Despite mass gatherings like the Kumbh Mela, Hindus have traditionally never practiced congregational worship. Mass conversions of areas and communities to Buddhism occur up to the present day, for example, in the Dalit Buddhist movement in India there have been organized mass conversions . Also, not a single legislation even addresses, let alone punish, reconversion which the many Hindu zealots are painstakingly claiming as totally voluntary and a righteous reply to the violation of rights by colonisers and their ilk. In that case, the judges could remedy the errors of 1977 by seeking inspiration from the European Court of Human Rights 1993 ruling in the Kokkinakis case, which struck the right balance between keeping out improper proselytism and Christians right to practise, profess, and propagate their faith. George Harrison: A very popular English musician, a member of The Beatles. Sixty years ago BR Ambedkar, the first untouchable to hold high office in India and the man who wrote India's constitution, renounced Hinduism as a creed in the grip of casteism and converted -. 22.; emphasis added), Some countries distinguish voluntary, motivated conversion from organized proselytism, attempting to restrict the latter. Officials say an inquiry has been launched into Wednesdays event. Answer: "God is the Supreme Intelligence-First Cause of all things."[28]. In Tibetan Buddhism, for example, the current Dalai Lama discourages active attempts to win converts. Mass conversions of areas and communities to Buddhism occur up to the present day, for example, in the Dalit Buddhist movement in India there have been organized mass conversions. The laws of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh make it incumbent upon neighbours or villagers to inform the administration and the police of any activities of pastors, nuns and clergymen which could give rise to a suspicion of proselytising motives. UP's Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Ordinance, 2020, promulgated last week penalises mass conversions - defined by the ordinance as conversions of two or more persons. Thus, all who come into one of the Latter Day Saint faiths as converts are baptized, even if they have previously received baptism in another faith. Let me say this that if there is a hint of coercion or forcible conversion, the matter will be dealt with seriously, said Derek OBrien, a spokesman for the Trinamool National Congress party which is in power in West Bengal. Messianism may prepare groups for the coming of a Messiah or of a saviour. Though ostensibly secular in objective, the, Indians look up to the judiciary to uphold the secular values of the republic, and the Supreme Court has, time and again, thwarted onslaughts on peoples core fundamental right of religious freedom. So all tribals and SCs converted to Christians here. This is a service to our country and we will continue with the ghar wapsi [homecomings], Jugal Kishore, a VHP official involved in the event, was quoted as saying in the Indian Express newspaper. [14], In addition, Latter Day Saint theology requires that baptism may only be performed with one who has been called and ordained by God with priesthood authority. It states that "Everyone shall have the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. Islam gained 144 new believers and lost 40 during the period. This is list of converts from Indian-origin religions. 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