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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。

'''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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*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>

[[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)]]

[[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).

 

[[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:

Repentance is a turning away, to cease. Example: Revelation 2:16 "Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth."  

Repentance is a turning away, to cease. Example: Revelation 2:16 "Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth."  

Personality changes due to religious [[conversion]]:

Personality changes due to religious conversion:

{{Cquote|Religious conversion is one of the life events most strongly associated with personality change, because it often reshapes someone’s [[Identity (psychology)|identity]], daily [[habit]]s, [[values]], and [[Social influence|social world]]. But the magnitude of change is usually not unlimited—it tends to be moderate rather than extreme, and uneven across the Big Five traits.

{{Cquote|Religious conversion is one of the life events most strongly associated with personality change, because it often reshapes someone’s [[Identity (psychology)|identity]], daily [[habit]]s, [[values]], and [[Social influence|social world]]. But the magnitude of change is usually not unlimited—it tends to be moderate rather than extreme, and uneven across the Big Five traits.

* [[Agreeableness]] - Understanding and cooperativeness. See: [[Empathy]] and [[Collaboration]]

* [[Agreeableness]] - Understanding and cooperativeness. See: [[Empathy]] and [[Collaboration]]

* [[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]]

* [[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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