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In thesociology of religion,secondary conversionis thereligious conversionof an individual that results from a relationship with another convert, rather than from any particular aspect of the new religion. For example, someone might join a religious group primarily because their spouse or partner has done so; such a person would be a secondary convert. Secondary converts are people who join a religion only because of a relationship with the other convert.
Secondary conversion can greatly expand a movement's influence,[1]particularly after a conquest, such as the MuslimMoorish conquest of Spainand CatholicSpain's conquests in Latin America.
See also
edit- Deathbed conversion,done just before death
- Forced conversion,done under duress
- Marital conversion,religious conversion upon marriage outside of religion
References
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Stark, Rodney(1996).The Rise of Christianity: a sociologist reconsiders history.Princeton, New Jersey:Princeton University Press.p. 20.ISBN0-691-02749-8.
The basis for successful conversionist movements is growth through social networks, through astructure of direct and intimate interpersonal attachments.
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