Difference between revisions of "Conversion"

From Nordan Symposia
Jump to navigationJump to search
(Created page with 'File:lighterstill.jpgright|frame ==Etymology== [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH...')
 
m (Text replacement - "http://" to "https://")
 
(3 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 2: Line 2:
  
 
==Etymology==
 
==Etymology==
[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Anglo-French, from [[Latin]] conversion-, conversio, from convertere
+
[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Anglo-French, from [[Latin]] conversion-, conversio, from convertere
*Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Century 14th century]
+
*Date: [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Century 14th century]
 
==Definitions==
 
==Definitions==
 
*1 : the [[act]] of converting : the [[process]] of being [[changed]]
 
*1 : the [[act]] of converting : the [[process]] of being [[changed]]
Line 11: Line 11:
 
*4 : a successful attempt for a point or points especially after a touchdown or for a first down <a 2-point conversion> <a third-down conversion>
 
*4 : a successful attempt for a point or points especially after a touchdown or for a first down <a 2-point conversion> <a third-down conversion>
 
*5 : something converted from one use to another
 
*5 : something converted from one use to another
 +
 +
 +
<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Conversion''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Conversion '''''this link'''''].</center>
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
 
Religious '''conversion''' is the adoption of new religious [[beliefs]] that differ from the convert's previous beliefs. It involves a new religious [[identity]], or a [[change]] from one religious identity to another. Conversion requires internalization of the new belief system. It implies a new [[reference]] point for one's self identity and is a matter of belief and social [[structure]]—of both [[faith]] and affiliation. This typically entails the [[sincere]] avowal of a new belief [[system]], but may also present itself in other ways, such as adoption into an identity group or spiritual lineage.  
 
Religious '''conversion''' is the adoption of new religious [[beliefs]] that differ from the convert's previous beliefs. It involves a new religious [[identity]], or a [[change]] from one religious identity to another. Conversion requires internalization of the new belief system. It implies a new [[reference]] point for one's self identity and is a matter of belief and social [[structure]]—of both [[faith]] and affiliation. This typically entails the [[sincere]] avowal of a new belief [[system]], but may also present itself in other ways, such as adoption into an identity group or spiritual lineage.  
  
There are different types of religion conversion which include, active conversion which is the [[free]] [[agency]], volitional [[choice]] to acquire new beliefs and religious identity, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marital_conversion marital conversion] , [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondary_conversion Secondary conversion], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deathbed_conversion Deathbed conversion], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forced_conversion Forced conversion].
+
There are different types of religion conversion which include, active conversion which is the [[free]] [[agency]], volitional [[choice]] to acquire new beliefs and religious identity, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marital_conversion marital conversion] , [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondary_conversion Secondary conversion], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deathbed_conversion Deathbed conversion], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forced_conversion Forced conversion].
  
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proselytism Proselytism] is the [[act]] of attempting to convert another [[individual]] from a specific religion or belief system.
+
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proselytism Proselytism] is the [[act]] of attempting to convert another [[individual]] from a specific religion or belief system.
  
 
[[Category: Religion]]
 
[[Category: Religion]]
 
[[Category: General Reference]]
 
[[Category: General Reference]]

Latest revision as of 23:45, 12 December 2020

Lighterstill.jpg

Ballard Conversions.jpg

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin conversion-, conversio, from convertere

Definitions

b : reduction of a mathematical expression by clearing of fractions
  • 4 : a successful attempt for a point or points especially after a touchdown or for a first down <a 2-point conversion> <a third-down conversion>
  • 5 : something converted from one use to another


For lessons on the topic of Conversion, follow this link.

Description

Religious conversion is the adoption of new religious beliefs that differ from the convert's previous beliefs. It involves a new religious identity, or a change from one religious identity to another. Conversion requires internalization of the new belief system. It implies a new reference point for one's self identity and is a matter of belief and social structure—of both faith and affiliation. This typically entails the sincere avowal of a new belief system, but may also present itself in other ways, such as adoption into an identity group or spiritual lineage.

There are different types of religion conversion which include, active conversion which is the free agency, volitional choice to acquire new beliefs and religious identity, marital conversion , Secondary conversion, Deathbed conversion, and Forced conversion.

Proselytism is the act of attempting to convert another individual from a specific religion or belief system.