proselytism
Example Sentences
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“The Church grows not through proselytism but by attraction,” Francis said to applause.
From Reuters
By law, only foreign Christians are allowed to collectively worship in churches, many set up during the French colonial era, and proselytism is punishable by up to three years in prison.
From Reuters
In the two weeks since her appearance, one cabinet official has accused her of “proselytism” on behalf of the Islamic State; another has chastised her for promoting “political Islam.”
From Washington Post
The Supreme Court highlighted in its statement that Lopez was not allowed to undertake "any kind of political proselytism."
From Reuters
Some Moroccan clerics, seemingly keen to show their loyalty to the broader Sunni cause, echoed the charge that Shia proselytism posed a threat.
From Economist
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