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conversionism

conversionism

9.3
A belief that becoming personally religious is very important
  • noun
  • /kənˈvɜrʒənˌɪzəm/
translation icon : conversionismo
  • According to Bebbington, evangelicals have four leading characteristics: biblicism, crucicentrism, conversionism, and activism.

Examples

  • The church's focus on conversionism encourages personal transformation through religious belief.

  • In his sermon, the pastor spoke passionately about conversionism and its role in individual salvation.

  • Many evangelicals prioritize conversionism as a central tenet of their faith.

Antonyms

indifference
71 4.6

Lack of interest or concern about something

apathy
43 6.2

A lack of interest or care about things

Surface Forms

conversionism singular
conversionisms plural

Morphology

conversionism = conversion (transparent) = convert + ion + ism

Formed by adding the productive noun-forming suffix '-ism' to 'conversion', so the meaning 'doctrine or emphasis on conversion' follows standard derivation.

Etymology

Conversionism comes from the word convert, which comes from an old word meaning 'to turn', plus the ending -ism, meaning a 'belief' or 'practice'. So conversionism is the belief that a personal 'turning' to a new faith — a clear, personal change of religion — is very important.