Debating the conversion conundrum

Sometimes as I watch TV, I feel a sense of despair. What was interesting to notice is that the word ‘conversion’ means different things to different people; that the dictionary definition does not quite capture the contextual emotions of the word — meanings one should open up the debate to by looking at the various nuances of the word. > Read: Conversion and freedom of religion Strands to conversion Conversion is a ritual act where an individual or group affirms a faith different from the one previously held. For example, one realises that even in conversion to Christianity, caste is kept alive. Many groups see conversion to Christianity in genealogical terms and new converts are often reduced to a lower status and even forced to attend a separate church.