A religious doctrine or movement emphasizing the importance of conversion or spiritual rebirth as central to faith.
From 'conversion' plus the noun suffix '-ism' (a system of beliefs or practices). This term describes theological movements, particularly Protestant evangelical movements, that prioritize the conversion experience.
Religious scholars use 'conversionism' to describe specific theological movements, especially American Protestant evangelicalism, where a dramatic personal conversion story becomes the core of someone's faith identity.
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