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Christianity Conversion

Definition

This refers to when individuals or groups change their religious beliefs to Christianity. In the context of European history, this often occurred as a result of missionary work and colonization.

Related terms

Missionary: A person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in foreign countries.

Colonization: The action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area.

Religious Syncretism: The blending of two or more religious belief systems into a new system, which often happens when different cultures interact.

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