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conversionary — nerē adjective : of or relating to conversion (sense 1c) commit a conversionary act … Useful english dictionary
conversionary — con·ver·sion·ary … English syllables
Non-conversionary religion — A non conversionary religion is any religion which either forbids or actively discourages the acceptance of converts from other religions. Many of these religions are often ethnically identified, with their traditions being advanced hereditarily … Wikipedia
MIXED MARRIAGE, INTERMARRIAGE — The terms intermarriage and mixed marriage are used interchangeably. Intermarriage in the present context is defined as a marriage where one partner professes a religion different from that of his spouse. Marriages in which a partner has… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
CHURCH COUNCILS — CHURCH COUNCILS, ecclesiastical assemblies ranging from synods of the lower clergy of a single diocese to ecumenical gatherings of the upper clergy representing the Church as a whole and presided over by the pope or his representative. All but… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
FAMILY, AMERICAN JEWISH — Introduction Any discussion of American Jewish family life as an institution must view it within the context of contemporary American social, economic, and political life. All contemporary American Jews are Jews by choice in that their… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) — Classification Protestant Orientation Mainline Calvinist Polity Presbyterian Moderator … Wikipedia
conversion — conversional, conversionary /keuhn verr zheuh ner ee, sheuh /, adj. /keuhn verr zheuhn, sheuhn/, n. 1. the act or process of converting; state of being converted. 2. change in character, form, or function. 3. spiritual change from sinfulness to… … Universalium
conversion — /kənˈvɜʒən / (say kuhn verzhuhn), / vɜʃən/ (say vershuhn) noun 1. the act of converting. 2. the state of being converted. 3. change in character, form, or function. 4. spiritual change from sinfulness to righteousness. 5. change from one religion …
conversion — [kən vʉr′zhən, kən vʉr′shən] n. [ME conversioun < OFr conversion < L conversio < pp. of convertere: see CONVERT] 1. a converting or being converted; specif., a) a change from lack of faith to religious belief; adoption of a religion b) a … English World dictionary
