Religious conversion

Religious conversion is taking a new religious identity, or a change from one religion to another. Conversion can take place not only from one religion to another, but also across different denominations, i.e. within the same faith, or when a person has a strong spiritual experience that changes their life. Three missionary religions are Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. Followers of these religions try to convert others to their religion. The founders of these religions told their followers to do this. ^[1] Non-missionary religions include Judaism, Zoroastrianism, and Hinduism. These religions spread when their followers go to new places. They do not try hard to convert others.^[2]

People convert to a different religion for various reasons, including their free choice due to a change in beliefs,^[3] Some religions have used force to make people accept their beliefs. Some have offered cultural or material advantages. Others simply teach people about their religion. They try to convince them to change their beliefs with words and kindness.

1. ↑ Matthew 28:16-20
2. ↑ Rambo, Lewis R.; Farhadian, Charles E. (2014-03-06). The Oxford Handbook of Religious Conversion. Oxford University Press. p. 429. ISBN 978-0-19-971354-7.
3. ↑ Falkenberg, Steve. "Psychological Explanations of Religious Socialization." Religious Conversion. Eastern Kentucky University. August 31, 2009.