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.

Analogy

It's like updating your phone's operating system to a completely new one because you believe it offers better features or benefits. However, in many historical cases, this 'update' was not always by choice but rather forced or coerced.

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.