proselytization
Spreading one's faith
Proselytization is the act of trying to convert someone to a religion, belief system, or cause.
The word carries connotations of aggressive or unwelcome recruitment: The organization was accused of proselytization on college campuses.
Religious proselytization may involve going door-to-door, public preaching, or missionary work.
The term often appears in contexts where such efforts are restricted or criticized.
Promoting beliefs to others
- missionaryReligious outreach worker
- convertChange in form or faith
- baptismRitual water purification ceremony
- salvationDeliverance from harm
redemption · apostle · disciple · gospel · preaching · sermon · testimony · revival
Intense emotional intensity
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- ardorIntense emotional warmth
- passionIntense emotional drive
fanaticism · conviction · commitment · intensity · dedication · earnestness · vehemence · eagerness
Act of spreading widely
- spreadingExtending over space
- outreachProactive community assistance
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
advocacy · promotion · distribution · broadcasting · circulation · transmission · literature · tracts
Coercive psychological manipulation
- inculcationImplanting ideas through repetition
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- propagandaBiased information for influence
- reeducationCoerced ideological transformation
manipulation · radicalization · cultism · coercion · programming · grooming · thought reform · undue influence
Art of persuasive language
- apologeticsSystematic doctrine defense
- argumentationSystematic reasoning process
- convincingAble to persuade
- exhortationUrgent persuasive appeal
appeal · influence · discourse · debate · disputation · dialectic · suasion · inducement
evangelism
Promoting beliefs to others
- missionaryReligious outreach worker
- convertChange in form or faith
- baptismRitual water purification ceremony
salvation · redemption · apostle · disciple · gospel · preaching · sermon · testimony · revival · crusade
fervor
Intense emotional intensity
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- ardorIntense emotional warmth
passion · fanaticism · conviction · commitment · intensity · dedication · earnestness · vehemence · eagerness · zealotry
propagation
Act of spreading widely
- spreadingExtending over space
- outreachProactive community assistance
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
awareness · advocacy · promotion · distribution · broadcasting · circulation · transmission · literature · tracts · pamphlets
brainwashing
Coercive psychological manipulation
- inculcationImplanting ideas through repetition
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- propagandaBiased information for influence
reeducation · manipulation · radicalization · cultism · coercion · programming · grooming · thought reform · undue influence · mind control
rhetoric
Art of persuasive language
- apologeticsSystematic doctrine defense
- argumentationSystematic reasoning process
- convincingAble to persuade
exhortation · appeal · influence · discourse · debate · disputation · dialectic · suasion · inducement · entreaty
- missionsmissionary work, foreign missions, mission trips, mission work, mission stations
- Catholic ministrycatechists, evangelization, religious education, RCIA, youth ministry
proselytizationprivate worship
Solitary religious observance
personal devotion · silent prayer · contemplation · meditation · private prayer
proselytizationreligious tolerance
Acceptance of differing faiths
pluralism · interfaith dialogue · ecumenism · inclusivism · live and let live
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