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Hindu groups accuse Christian missionaries

Religious Intolerance

Hindu hard-liners contend anti-conversion laws are needed to combat what they say is a Western conspiracy to undermine India's majority Hindu faith and culture. Hinduism recognizes thousands of gods and goddesses in contrast to the monotheism of Christianity and Islam.

Tempting poor tribal people and low-caste Hindus to convert by offering jobs and money