Some Convert from one to another, for the purpose of Marriage, by which the Religion forbids marriage outside it's own Religion, and there are probably as many reasons for changing from one to the other, as there are Religions to begin, or end with, of which Sex Scandals within the Church, or Temple, Etc. would tend to make the list as well.
Individuals who try to convert others to a particular religion are often called evangelists or missionaries. They believe in the teachings of their faith and seek to share it with others in the hopes of spreading their beliefs and gaining followers.
Yes, some people discriminate based on both religion and politics.
I personally don't believe there are any synonyms for the word "Pagan", but some people think Wiccan, Heathen, Blasphemer, and other less then positive names are equal in meaning to being a "Pagan".
Yes, it is possible to have no religion. People who do not adhere to any organized religion are often referred to as atheists or agnostics. Some individuals may also identify as spiritual but not religious.
The Spanish were very wary of the Aztec religion. In some cases they even exploited it. Perhaps most importantly though, their attitude showed that they did not like the Aztec religion and tried to convert the Aztecs to Christianity.
Some people who were not Christians become Christians; some who were Christians convert to another religion such as Buddhism, Islam or Wicca; some even convert from following one Christian denomination to following another Christian denomination. This is proof that the ways of God are beyond understanding.
Some people convert to Christianity from other faiths, just as some Christians convert to one of the other faiths. It all depends on what you are looking for in religion. Concern about the Christian hell is only an issue if you believe in that hell.
Some religions consider it offensive if you convert to OTHER religions.
Answer 1Christians may convert to Islam, or Muslims to Christianity, because they believe that their new religion is the true path to God. Others may convert to Buddhism because they respect the ethical values and path of Buddhism. Conquered people tend to convert to the religion of their conquerors, even when there is no compulsion to do so. In other cases, they are persecuted until they do convert to the dominant religion. Uneducated people can be converted by force of personality or the belief that those they look up to are probably right about these things. Nelson Mandela, in his autobiography (The Long Walk to Freedom), tells how he became a Christian because by doing so he would be able to attend school.Answer 2Some people convert because they feel threatened or afraid that if they do not convert, they will suffer in this world. Some people convert because there are economic, political, or social advantages to being part of a certain religious group. Some others have an epiphany or life-changing moment where they "discover" that a different religion is the right one for them and their ethics. Some others are captivated by technological wonders that adherents of foreign religions have.And finally, some people debate and deliberate over which religion best suits how they see the world and choose to go with that one.Answer 3(Continuing from Answer 2) And some people, after thought and prayer, realize that the religion they were taught and had not thought about before, was not what they believed. Each person should investigate the teachings of the religion they were taught to see if they truly believe it.Are human bodies that have been dead for centuries even thousands of years going to be reassembled from the molecules that have dispersed during composition and float into the sky? Not possible, but that is a belief that is taught by some Christian sects.
Buddhists use the media to represent their faith to convert and educate by telling people about there religion and making it sound really good and interesting this hooks people in to there religion and with it sounding really good it makes people want to look futher into the religion and get more involved, becoming part of a religion shows a commitment and some people want to show that they can be faithfull and honest to there beliefs.
They convert to something else
Depends on the religion, some have ceremonies, for others it's simply adopting/practicing beliefs of that faith
The more the specific religion followers the more will be the converts from this religion to Islam. Accordingly, most converts to Islam are from Christian religion. Some think that most converts to Islam are from people who had no previous convictions or beliefs. Refer to links below
First, the word "Jewess" is considered out of date, and even offensive by some. Second, one a person converts to Judaism, they are Jewish for life. If they then convert to another religion, they are considered apostates.
Absolutely nothing except for some misunderstandings among family members due sentimental value for letting off original by birth religion to another which may be not clear or acceptable to them.
This Question is potentially broader than religion but, since it has been categorised in part as a religious Question, I will give that perspective. Certain religions are known as 'proselytising' religions and strongly encourage their followers to convert others to that religion. So, Christians believe that they have a duty to convert followers of all other religions, to Christianity, while Muslims believe that they have a duty to convert followers of all other religions, to Islam. Judaism was once seen as a proselytising religion, but less so now. Many Christians strongly believe that their religion is the one true religion and, for some, there may even be a sense that it is in some way irrational for others not to convert readily to Christianity, when told what Christians believe. Also, it is a requirement among certain minor Christian sects and denominations for young adults to spend up to two years attempting to convert others.
Some people in China worship Budah, as well as Some people in India.