proselytise – To seek converts to a faith. Some Christian denominations say it has a negative connotation, implying the use of aggressive or unethical methods such as threats or rewards, and prefer “evangelise” as a more neutral term. In Islam, the Arabic term ‘dawah’ means invitation, and therefore the term ‘conveying’ would be more accurate than either proselytising or evangelising.
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Reuters: To seek converts to a faith. Some Christian denominations say it has a negative connotation, implying the use of aggressive or unethical methods such as threats or rewards, and prefer “evangelize” as a more neutral term.
