by Mastodon on May 26th, 2008

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Aside from Christianity, what other religions proselytize?

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  • by ImaCatholic2 on May 26th, 2008

    ImaCatholic2

    Proselytism is the use of unfair and coercive methods, --that is to say, those which apply pressure--to convince a person to leave his/her religion and join another.

    Evangelization, on the other hand, is giving witness to God as revealed through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit in a simple and direct manner. It includes the renewing of humanity, witness, explicit proclamation, adherence with the heart, entry into the community, acceptance of signs, and apostolic initiative. It means to carry the good news to all areas of human life and through its influence transform from within and renew humanity itself, but without pressure.

    Most Christian Churches including Catholicism practice evangelization not proselytism.

    With love in Christ.

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  • by koldkanuck on May 26th, 2008

    koldkanuck

    Jeehozaphat,I meant jehovah.

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  • by jsvascular on November 25th, 2009

    jsvascular

    Seems that some definitions could give proselytize a bad name. Regardless, seems that some religions with a large following in the west, such as most Christian sects, include attempting to convert 'non-believers' as a standard activity. Moslems as well seem to promote converstion. On the other hands, a regimented attempting to convert does not seem to be part of Hinduism, Judaism, Jainism, Buddhism, nor among atheists.

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  • by david.orlins on June 15th, 2011

    david.orlins

    I'm not sure what dictionary you are using (Christian Political Dictionary, ie:b.s.). Proselytize means to convert or attempt to convert. Christianity promotes, no, requires proselytism. All versions of Christianity from Catholism to Mormon proselytizes. Islam also proselytizes. This is why the ridiculous bumper sticker "Coexist" makes no sense. These religions believe all people should be the same religion. We cannot coexist with this mindset. My religion is THE religion, etc.

    Most other religions do not proselytize including Judiasm. The rest of us believe that if you try to live a righteous life and be a the best person you can be, God or whatever greater power you believe in will look favorably upon you.

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