Faith
Rajasthan Law Spurs Violence Against Christians
Faith Facts
- Rajasthan’s new anti-conversion bill has sparked increased hostility toward Christians.
- Churches, pastors, and Christian institutions are facing harassment and legal scrutiny.
- Recent attacks align with similar patterns seen after anti-conversion laws in other states.
Christian leaders in Rajasthan are raising the alarm as anti-conversion legislation leads to a surge in violence from Hindu nationalist groups. These laws, promoted as safeguards against coercion, are being weaponized to target Christian communities, limiting religious freedom and undermining the practice of faith.
“As if on cue, attacks on Christians have escalated dramatically following passage of Rajasthan’s anti-conversion bill, mirroring patterns we’ve witnessed in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Jharkhand after similar legislation.”
The rise in assaults has left Christian institutions vulnerable to unjust investigations, closure, and suspicion, even for acts of charity. Over the past month, there have already been nine reported incidents of harassment and violence against believers.
“Pastors are being arrested and detained, while investigations target children’s homes, Bible colleges and house churches.
Even acts of Christian charity are now viewed with suspicion as potential conversion attempts, and any third party can file complaints that put the burden of proof on us.”
Christian citizens are facing an urgent struggle to worship and serve their communities as they hold fast to their faith under mounting scrutiny. Believers are called to pray for their brothers and sisters in India, advocate for religious freedom, and continue standing strong in biblical truth.