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Religion
Maharashtra Churches Bar Non-Christian Children from Bible Camps
✍️ India Today
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 11:46 PM
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Several churches in Maharashtra have announced that upcoming Bible camps will admit only children from Christian families, citing concerns over religious instruction.
A number of Christian churches across Maharashtra have announced that children attending their upcoming Bible camps will be limited to those belonging to Christian families.
The decision, communicated through church bulletins and social media posts, cites the desire to keep the camps focused on faith formation and to avoid accusations of proselytising minors from other religious backgrounds.
Church leaders said the policy applies to all camps organised by their congregations and will be enforced from the next scheduled session in June. No official comment has been received from the state government.
The move has drawn mixed reactions; some parents appreciate the clarity, while others argue it contradicts the inclusive spirit of community outreach.
Observers note that similar restrictions have been discussed in other states, reflecting broader debates over religious education and minority rights in India.
The decision, communicated through church bulletins and social media posts, cites the desire to keep the camps focused on faith formation and to avoid accusations of proselytising minors from other religious backgrounds.
Church leaders said the policy applies to all camps organised by their congregations and will be enforced from the next scheduled session in June. No official comment has been received from the state government.
The move has drawn mixed reactions; some parents appreciate the clarity, while others argue it contradicts the inclusive spirit of community outreach.
Observers note that similar restrictions have been discussed in other states, reflecting broader debates over religious education and minority rights in India.