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'''Conversion''' is the changing from disbelief to [[faith]].  It is often accompanied by a change in outlook on life and a manifestation of an overwhelming love or repentance. Not all conversions are willful. Some are politically driven and cause social turmoil.<ref>[http://www.shabarikumbh.org/en/conversions-northeast-ind.pdf <br> 何か間違えて入力してしまったようです。
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'''Conversion''' is the changing from disbelief to [[faith]].  It is often accompanied by a change in outlook on life and a manifestation of an overwhelming love or repentance. Not all conversions are willful. Some are politically driven and cause social turmoil.<ref>[https://www.persecution.org/2018/07/10/25-christian-evangelists-falsely-accused-forced-conversions-northeast-india/ 25 Christian Evangelists Falsely Accused of Forced Conversions (persecution.org)]</ref><ref>[https://www.persecution.org/2018/08/02/india-must-repeal-anti-forced-conversion-laws-recommit-religious-freedom/ India Must Repeal Anti-Forced Conversion Laws to Recommit to Religious Freedom - Persecution.Org International Christian Concern (persecution.org)]</ref>
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お探しのページは見つかりませんでした。もう一度検索をしてみてください。]<br>[https://www.persecution.org/2018/07/10/25-christian-evangelists-falsely-accused-forced-conversions-northeast-india/ 25 Christian Evangelists Falsely Accused of Forced Conversions (persecution.org)]<br>[https://www.persecution.org/2018/08/02/india-must-repeal-anti-forced-conversion-laws-recommit-religious-freedom/ India Must Repeal Anti-Forced Conversion Laws to Recommit to Religious Freedom - Persecution.Org International Christian Concern (persecution.org)]</ref>
      
*Another person’s conversion is mysterious even to those who believe. To those who do not, it is inexplicable."<ref>From the film ''[[Amazing Grace (movie)|Amazing Grace]]'', starring Ioan Gruffudd as [[William Wilberforce]]<br>—A paraphrase of [[St. Thomas Aquinas]], <br> [[Summa Theologica]], <br>[http://www.newadvent.org/summa/3001.htm#article5 '''II-II, Question 1, Article 5, reply to objection 1''']</ref>
 
*Another person’s conversion is mysterious even to those who believe. To those who do not, it is inexplicable."<ref>From the film ''[[Amazing Grace (movie)|Amazing Grace]]'', starring Ioan Gruffudd as [[William Wilberforce]]<br>—A paraphrase of [[St. Thomas Aquinas]], <br> [[Summa Theologica]], <br>[http://www.newadvent.org/summa/3001.htm#article5 '''II-II, Question 1, Article 5, reply to objection 1''']</ref>
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[[File:Accademia - St John the Baptist by Titian Cat314.jpg|right|thumb|250px|[[John the Baptist]] appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “[[Repentance|Repent]], for the kingdom of heaven has come near." - Matthew 3:1-2 (NRSV)]]
 
[[File:Accademia - St John the Baptist by Titian Cat314.jpg|right|thumb|250px|[[John the Baptist]] appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “[[Repentance|Repent]], for the kingdom of heaven has come near." - Matthew 3:1-2 (NRSV)]]
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[[Jesus Christ]] said: "You shall love the Lord your [[God]] with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.” (Matthew 22:36-40 NRSV). In addition, the Bible says to be holy and zealous in [[Works (theology)|good works]] and to not be lukewarm (Revelation 3:16).
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[[Jesus Christ]] said: "You shall love the Lord your [[God]] with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the Law and the [[Bible prophecy|Prophet]]s.” (Matthew 22:38-40 NRSV). In addition, the Bible says to be [[holy]] and zealous in [[Works (theology)|good works]] and to not be lukewarm (Revelation 3:16).
    
As far as the [[New Testament]], according to the Greek Orthodox Diocese of America:
 
As far as the [[New Testament]], according to the Greek Orthodox Diocese of America:
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* [[Agreeableness]] - Understanding and cooperativeness. See: [[Empathy]] and [[Collaboration]]
 
* [[Agreeableness]] - Understanding and cooperativeness. See: [[Empathy]] and [[Collaboration]]
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* [[Neuroticism]] (See also: [[Emotional stability]]) - [[Anxiety]]/[[fear]], vulnerability, and sensitivity. See also: [[Courage]] and [[Confidence]] and [[Mindset]] and [[Growth mindset]] and [[Optimism]] and [[Mental toughness]] and [[Psychological resilience]] and [[Comfort zone]]
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* [[Neuroticism]] (See also: [[Emotional stability]]) - [[Anxiety]]/[[fear]], vulnerability, and sensitivity. See also: [[Courage]] and Confidence and [[Mindset]] and [[Growth mindset]] and [[Optimism]] and [[Mental toughness]] and [[Psychological resilience]] and [[Comfort zone]]
    
* [[Openness]] - [[Creativity]], [[imagination]], imitativeness, [[intellectual curiosity]] and [[innovation]] <ref>https://www.verywell.com/the-big-five-personality-dimensions-2795422</ref><ref>https://www.mentalhelp.net/articles/big-five-personality-traits</ref>
 
* [[Openness]] - [[Creativity]], [[imagination]], imitativeness, [[intellectual curiosity]] and [[innovation]] <ref>https://www.verywell.com/the-big-five-personality-dimensions-2795422</ref><ref>https://www.mentalhelp.net/articles/big-five-personality-traits</ref>
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== Journal article ==
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*[https://www.worldculturalpsychiatry.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/04-Religious-V08N1.pdf Religious conversion and self transformation: An experiential study among born again Christians]. World Cultural Psychiatry Research Review. March 2013: 29-44. 2013 WACP. ISSN: 1932-6270
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== External links ==
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*[https://sacredwindows.com/dramatic-conversions-and-the-power-of-grace/#:~:text=Thomas%20Becket%20(1120%2D1170),Church%20over%20against%20government%20intrusions. Dramatic Conversions and the Power of Grace]
    
==References==
 
==References==
 
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