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Conversion to Christianity

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Conversion to Christianity is the religious conversion of a previously non-Christian person to the Christian religion. The procedure for conversion depends on the sponsoring denomination, and hinges on meeting the ritual and substantive requirements for such conversion. A convert to Christianity is referred to in some denominations as reborn Christian.

History

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Motivations for conversion

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Traditional requirements

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Pre-Majority conversion

Several churches, such as the Catholic Church baptize children a few days after birth. Mennonites and other denominations reject this practice.

Variations and controversy

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Consequences of conversion

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Place in religious life

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See also

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