Anti–conversion laws concern Christian radio ministry in India

Implementation of anti–conversion laws across several states in India, including Madhya Pradesh, Orissa and Chattisgarh, has become a cause of concern to Christian radio ministry, Word of Hope, which feel that the draconic laws that violate religious freedom could curb their "broadcast evangelism."

"It could even be that they might eventually try to charge a radio broadcaster with this. But, since there would be no obvious direct involvement, that would seem to be quite a stretch for a bill like this to be applied," said Word of Hope's Lee DeYoung, adding that, "...it seems as if broadcast evangelism becomes even more important with the kinds of concerns that bills like this raise."

Though the potential of "broadcast evangelism" is enormous, yet, DeYoung feels that such laws can sometimes be an obstacle to discipleship.

"We will continue to monitor the situation. Words of Hope will seek to continue our broadcasting, but we'll of course, be very careful in how we interact with people inside the country," he said, welcoming the decision of the Rajasthan Governor who has returned the anti–conversion Bill to the state legislative assembly.