…conversion made tougher:

An amendment to the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh’s anti-conversion law makes changing religions even harder.

The new legislation passed last week amends the Freedom of Religion Act of 1968, which already made it difficult for citizens to embrace a creed of their choice, the bishops’ conference of India said.

The norm introduced in Madhya Pradesh obliges individuals who intend to convert to inform authorities one month in advance, or face a fine of 1,000 rupees ($21) or a year’s imprisonment.

The new law also calls for an investigation to determine if the conversion took place through allurement or coercion.

The Christian community questions the amendment’s compatibility with religious freedom and human rights.