The Sri Lankan parliament is getting ready to debate a proposal to amend the Constitution to make Buddhism the state religion. Currently, the Constitution gives Buddhism the foremost place as a religion; however, it is not classified as the Ì¢âÂÒstate religion.Ì¢âÂå If passed, this proposal would make Buddhism the official religion, make conversion of Buddhists to other religions prohibited and require Buddhists to raise their children as Buddhists. Although the proposal states that Ì¢âÂÒother forms of religions and worship may be practiced in peace and harmony with Buddha Sasana,Ì¢âÂå many Christians fear that religious freedom could be undermined and that anti-conversion legislation would become more common. (Christian Solidarity Worldwide)
