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Pronunciation: [kɹˈɪsʃi͡ənˌa͡ɪzɪŋ] (IPA)

Christianizing is a verb that refers to converting someone or something to the Christian faith. There are several synonyms for this word, including evangelizing, proselytizing, converting, and baptizing. Evangelizing refers to spreading the Christian message, while proselytizing emphasizes the act of converting someone to Christianity. Converting is a general term that can also refer to changing one's beliefs or actions in general. Baptizing specifically refers to the act of administering baptism as a part of the Christian faith. All of these synonyms emphasize the act of bringing someone or something into the Christian faith and are frequently used interchangeably with Christianizing.
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From the earliest tales of the over-sea Otherworld type, like those of Bran, Maelduin, and Connla, all of which may go back to the early eighth century as compositions, the Christianizing influence is already clearly begun; and in the Voyage of Snedgus and of Mac Riagla, of the late ninth century, this influence predominates.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
In proof of the importance of Christianizing the negroes, even in a political point of view, it is not unworthy of notice, that soon after the commencement of the war between England and France during the last quarter of the last century, the governor of Tortola received information, that the French inhabitants of Guadaloupe meditated a descent on the island.
"Thoughts on the Religious Instruction of the Negroes of this Country"
William Swan Plumer
If all who profess the religion of the Cross discarded sectarianism and honored unsophisticated practical religion as much as did Thomas Jefferson, the prospect of Christianizing the world would burst upon us with refulgent brightness.
"Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution"
L. Carroll Judson

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  • The supreme task before the people of the United States today is the Americanizing and, above all, the Christianizing of the great cities of the country. ...It calls for consecrated leadership and prayer of the intensest sort.
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