“We're against forced conversions”: Christian Bishops condemn conversion, say Church believes in ‘Vasudaiva Kutumbakam’
Monday, February 6, 2023
  • Circulation
  • Advertise
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
Organiser
  • ‌
  • Bharat
  • World
  • G20
  • Editorial
  • Analysis
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Defence
    • RSS in News
    • Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
    • My States
    • Vocal4Local
    • Business
    • Special Report
    • Culture
    • Sci & Tech
    • Entertainment
    • Education
    • Books
    • Interviews
    • Travel
    • Health
    • Obituary
SUBSCRIBE
No Result
View All Result
  • ‌
  • Bharat
  • World
  • G20
  • Editorial
  • Analysis
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Defence
    • RSS in News
    • Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
    • My States
    • Vocal4Local
    • Business
    • Special Report
    • Culture
    • Sci & Tech
    • Entertainment
    • Education
    • Books
    • Interviews
    • Travel
    • Health
    • Obituary
No Result
View All Result
Organiser
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Bharat
  • World
  • G20
  • Editorial
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Culture
  • Defence
  • RSS in News
  • My States
  • Vocal4Local
  • Subscribe
Home Bharat

“We’re against forced conversions”: Christian Bishops condemn conversion, say Church believes in ‘Vasudaiva Kutumbakam’

As several groups of missionaries and evangelists are aggressively running proselytisation campaigns across India, the Kerala Council of Churches (KCC) for the first time in history, declared that the church is against the forced religious conversion

WEB DESK by WEB DESK
Jul 14, 2022, 06:28 pm IST
in Bharat, Kerala
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterTelegramEmail

Kochi: As several groups of missionaries and evangelists are aggressively running proselytisation campaigns across India, the Kerala Council of Churches (KCC) for the first time in history, declared that the church is against the forced religious conversion.

According to a press release, this issue was discussed in the meeting of the bishops and leaders of the laity that took place on July 7. During the meeting, the Council strongly condemned forced or induced conversions. The council also announced that Christianity is not a product of Europe and that their loyalty lay with India, stressing the point of “Vasudaiva Kutumbakam.”

In the meeting, President of KCC Bishop Dr. Oommen George emphasised that all Christians were citizens of India and that the Christian community shared the sentiment “vasudhaiva kutumbakam,” “the world is one family.”

While heated debates are on about #AjmerSharif hate mongering, there are some positivity being spread. #Kerala Council of Churches press note talks of reconciliation, stopping conversion by fraud, allurement & asserts itself as Indian first. 🙏🙂
Do read this note: pic.twitter.com/Gka1465yE7

— Ratan Sharda 🇮🇳 रतन शारदा (@RatanSharda55) July 13, 2022

“Christianity is not a product of Europe. It is a religion or a way of life which sprang from Asia. We stand committed to India’s unity and integrity”, said Thomas Mar Thimothios Metropolitan who inaugurated the conclave.

The Bishops’ Conference also passed four landmark resolutions. One resolution underscored the commitment of the Christian Community to the Constitution of India. The conference also resolved to denounce violence, riots and extremist activities in the name of religion, language or culture. Commenting on the future course of action of the Council of Christian Churches, its General Secretary – Dr Prakash P. Thomas highlighted the need for social dialogue to achieve social integration in the nation.

KCC Vice President, Alexios Mar Eusebius Metropolitan, Treasurer, Rev. L. T. Pavithra Singh, Samuel Mar Theophilus Episcopa, Mathews Mar Sylvanios Episcopa, Bishop Dr George Eapen, Vicar General Rev. George Mathew, Fr. Sijo Panthapallil, Commander T.O. Elias, Fr. Stephano Pulikkottil, Rev. Georvin Jose, Fr. Jose Karikom and Rev. Ratheesh Vettuvilayil addressed the meeting.

The General Secretary presented the resolutions to Dr C. V. Ananda Bose and Shri. Ravikumar, National Co-ordinators of Social Integration for further discussion and action with competent authorities in Delhi.

Kerala Council of Churches or KCC is a regional ecumenical organisation of the Protestant and Oriental Orthodox Churches in Kerala, India. KCC is an affiliate of the National Council of Churches in India. Its constitution states “The Kerala Council of Churches is autonomous and inter-confessional, comprising Churches in Kerala and Christian Organization”.

The jurisdiction of the council is also limited by the constitution to the state of Kerala. Kerala council of Churches has 15 member churches or dioceses from Kerala along with more than 21 member organizations working within Kerala. The four dioceses of the Church of South India (CSI) within Kerala are separate members in the council as well as the Malankara Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church and its Knanaya Archdiocese having separate memberships as well.

Topics: Christian ConversionForced ConversionKerala Council of ChurchesKCCBishop Dr. Oommen Georgeproselytisation
Share10TweetSendShareSend
Previous News

Portals to Death

Next News

SC junks Urban Naxals’ plea for probe into ‘extra-judicial killings’ in Chhattisgarh; imposes Rs 5 L fine on petitioner

Related News

Another conversion attempt near Maharashtra’s Alandi, 14 people booked

Another conversion attempt near Maharashtra’s Alandi, 14 people booked

Hindu woman beheaded in Pakistan’s Sinjhoro, private part chopped-off

Hindu woman beheaded in Pakistan’s Sinjhoro, private part chopped-off

Uttar Pradesh: 9 booked for forced religious conversions in Meerut; Over 400 people forced to convert to Christianity

Uttar Pradesh: 9 booked for forced religious conversions in Meerut; Over 400 people forced to convert to Christianity

7 German missionaries detained in Assam; Detained preachers attended conversion meets flouting visa norms

7 German missionaries detained in Assam; Detained preachers attended conversion meets flouting visa norms

Persecution of Hindus continues in Pakistan: Hindu man forcibly converted to Islam; Hindu woman beaten, gang-raped

Persecution of Hindus continues in Pakistan: Hindu man forcibly converted to Islam; Hindu woman beaten, gang-raped

Chennai: NCPCR steps in and directs TN govt. to act against a Christian school over forced conversions

Chennai: NCPCR steps in and directs TN govt. to act against a Christian school over forced conversions

Comments

The comments posted here/below/in the given space are not on behalf of Organiser. The person posting the comment will be in sole ownership of its responsibility. According to the central government's IT rules, obscene or offensive statement made against a person, religion, community or nation is a punishable offense, and legal action would be taken against people who indulge in such activities.

Latest News

“No salary, no Hygienic water” : Doctors at Delhi’s Rajan Babu and Hindu Rao hospitals to go on strike from Feb 6

“No salary, no Hygienic water” : Doctors at Delhi’s Rajan Babu and Hindu Rao hospitals to go on strike from Feb 6

Chhattisgarh: BJP leader hacked to death by Maoist in Bijapur’s Usur

Chhattisgarh: BJP leader hacked to death by Maoist in Bijapur’s Usur

PM Modi interacts with participants in Jaipur Mahakhel

PM Modi interacts with participants in Jaipur Mahakhel

Budget 2023: Laying foundation of future Bharat

Budget 2023: Laying foundation of future Bharat

Budget 2023: Focus on ‘Amrit Kaal ‘and Green Growth

Budget 2023: Focus on ‘Amrit Kaal ‘and Green Growth

Band, baaja, bulldozer: Groom arrives at his wedding atop a JCB in Gujarat’s Navsari

Band, baaja, bulldozer: Groom arrives at his wedding atop a JCB in Gujarat’s Navsari

BBC documentary on PM Modi: A conspiracy by external adversaries

BBC documentary on PM Modi: A conspiracy by external adversaries

Former Pak President and LeT “biggest supporter” Pervez Musharraf died in Dubai

Former Pak President and LeT “biggest supporter” Pervez Musharraf died in Dubai

President appoints five new judges to the Supreme Court

President appoints five new judges to the Supreme Court

Wanted Maoist held in Aurangabad; security forces unearthed Maoist dump in Odisha’s Kalahandi

Wanted Maoist held in Aurangabad; security forces unearthed Maoist dump in Odisha’s Kalahandi

  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Cookie Policy
  • Refund and Cancellation
  • Delivery and Shipping

© Bharat Prakashan (Delhi) Limited.
Tech-enabled by Ananthapuri Technologies

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Bharat
  • World
  • Editorial
  • Analysis
  • Opinion
  • Defence
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Business
  • RSS in News
  • My States
  • Vocal4Local
  • Special Report
  • Sci & Tech
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Books
  • Interviews
  • Travel
  • Health
  • Obituary
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • Circulation
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Refund and Cancellation

© Bharat Prakashan (Delhi) Limited.
Tech-enabled by Ananthapuri Technologies