Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:51:27 +0530 From: "Dr. U. G. Barad" <dr.udayba...@gmail.com>
Selma, Right to convert is NOT a basic right in a civil society at least in India. This reply is based on following facts: Article 25(1) of Constitution of India guarantees ''freedom of conscience to every citizen, and not merely to the followers of one particular religion''. This Article postulates that there is no fundamental right to convert another person to one's own religion because if a person purposely undertakes the conversion of another person to his religion, that would impinge on the freedom of conscience guaranteed to all the citizens of the country alike. Mario responds: Dr. Barad, Please don't be ridiculous. Ths issue is not anyone's right to convert someone else. The last time I checked India had what is called freedom of religion. The right to convert means that any Indian citizen has the right to voluntarily change their religion and convert to any other religion or atheism.
