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"Here on my own will": Maharashtra churches adapt to anti-conversion law
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Lyndsey Koh , as published by Mission Network News
· September 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This law has led to a change in how people attend church services.
Churches are taking precautions after a new law went into effect. This law has led to a change in how people attend church services. Some churches now ask attendees to provide personal details and sign a form.
This form is used to confirm that attendees are present voluntarily. The goal is to show that no one was pressured into attending. Further information about these changes is available from the source.
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Category: missions ·
Published: September 15, 2026 ·
Source: Mission Network News ·
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