Well, i’m all for such a certificate. Problem is, those fellas in you-know-where will oppose to it. I think this will solve most of the issues that affect Hindus and Christians. For those who are atheists, no need to have such certificate I guess. Perhaps more important is sworn statement in front of lawyers or officials of the particular religion by the immediate family members (spouse and parents).
Meanwhile, MIC Youth also recorded its appreciation to Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi over his recent decision concerning the issue of religious conversion. The premier had said that those seeking to convert to Islam must inform their family beforehand.
Apart from this, Vigneswaran appealed to the premier to also enforce a rule for prospective converts to obtain a “release certificate” from recognised religious bodies such as the Hindu Sangam. “When a convert chooses to convert out of the religion, the decision should also be left to his right without any restrictions,” he added.