Back in St. Patricks time, what enticed people to convert?
122753
martyrs impressed the romans cause they killed themselves for religion, 12 of jesus's followers went around converting people, it taught good values of life and afterlife
644339
You're right.  More emphasis needs to be put on conduct instead of conversion.\n\nIt's been my experience that true conversions happen when someone of a particular religion shows kindness to someone of a different or no religion.  But that's not to say that we should be kind to others just so we can convert them.
93313
You can't?  Are you looking up things like 'Start of America' or anything?\n\nMany people that came to America were seeking religious freedom.  They didn't want to be under the church of Englad.  Many others were prisoners, actually.
233233
People believe what they want to believe until such time as God sees fit to open their eyes.  Neither you nor I nor anyone else will ever turn anyone into a believer.\n\nMy main purpose isn't to convert, but to condemn those who offer their lies as Gods word.
121889
St. Patrick was a missionary \nHe went to Ireland on a mission kind of trip\nHe was from England\nHe was a missionary\nOh, and the reason why we have a clover to represent St. Patty's Day is because the clover represents the Trinity (God, Jesus, The Holy Spirit). \nAnd, in Ireland they wear Orange on St. Patty's Day
424493
I don't know why anyone would leave the Catholic Church for any other religion!!!  The only reason I can come up with is that they were not properly educated in the faith.\n\nGod bless,\nStanbo
367521
I grew up Catholic but I chose to not have any religion at some point.  Honestly it bored the heck out of me.  Now I do find the study of relgions fascinating, just not the belief in one.
32002
I am not aware of the Amish people seeking converts. They seem to keep to themselves, try to do without modern conveniences and entertainment, and for this reason most people don't understand them.
123887
America embraced religion 100 years ago:  Today America laughs, challenges, and blasphemies religion at every opportunity.\n\n100 Years Ago <1906> We still had massive immigration coming from Western Europe.  A large portion were escaping wars like the Spanish Wars <against the Muslims> and the French Revolution <wars against the union of church and state> so that these cultures could freely embrace and live their religion without censorship.  “God” seemed to be welcomed in courthouses and on public domains.  Our currency printed and carried prayers for God.  The typical Protestants American went to church all of Sunday.  Catholicism thrived, as did Baptists.  Religion was taught in school.  Communication was none existent <compared to today> and people were slow to come to conclusions and judgments. Modernism was challenging all churches however, the lack of communication helped keep the people faithful.\n\nToday, Communication is everywhere.  Television has embraced the “Modernism/Neo-Modernism’s” and mocks religions.  This started off in the 1950’s as harmless mocking of moral values in the movie, “Gone with the Wind” when a single marital bed was shown and “Damn” was used.  Well, this small step towards indifference to faith has snowballed, and finding morals today is challenging.  Courthouses, schools, basically anything for “Public” use silences God.  Corporations, and small businesses cannot express their religious beliefs because it may offend a worker within the corporation or business.  The shinning aspect of this is that the WWII’s and Hippies strive to hide God is no longer working.  Many of their <WWII & Hippies> children are fighting to allow God back into their lives through their cell phones, new television shows, and movies.  The pendulum is swinging back.
456073
Because they've been sending missionaries to those places for centuries to convert the heathens. It's easier to convert the desperately poor than it is to convert those who can easily say 'no' to what you're offering.
58497
I am in the exact same boat as you. I too am very irish, but choose not to follow the catholic religion nor do I drink. I do however, love St. Patricks day. It is a day to celebrate about beig happy and loving your life. I need no other reason.
574171
Thank you.  I made the point that my grandfather wasn't special enough to be healed from HIS cancer.  He was a life time, god-fearing Irish catholic.  And nobody had more faith then an Irish catholic.  So god only saves certain people.  Wow sounds like favoritism to me!
312995
There is a lot of bigotry out there. If people admitted that the Catholic church was the source of the protestant denominations, they'd be acknowledging that perhaps the bigotry they hold onto in their heart is not entirely justifiable.
229972
If someone had stepped forward in the 7th Century and claimed to be God or the Son of God, the Catholic church would have burned him at the stake (and probably did more than once.)\n\nKing James would have done the same after he came to power in the 16th Century.
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Not interested.\n\nHindus keep on converting all the time. For various reasons. A large number converted to other religions in liue of money , power or to stay alive that is on the point of a sword or gun.\n\nYet again Hinduism gives too much freedom and not many people even read there scriptures or books. They have little or superfecial knowledge about there own philosophies. Many know only what they read in popular media , which in turn is often propogated by non Hindu Proselytisers.In India the History we read today was written by British(evangelicals) and then communists. Both have their own ideological mission and work with an intent to advanmce there own beliefs.  So they overemphasise negatives and conviniently ignore counter arguments.  Hindus get education in these very schools. So they are taught these tghings only. Few people study on their own and analyse and see the other side of story.\n\nSuch people are unable to to answer questions put by missineries of non Hindu religion as the proselytisers have done there home work already. Something which never occured to Hindu. So they convert out of proper education and knowledge of Hinduism.\n\nYet again some Hindus convert to christianity as a "fashion ". After all it is the religion of a successfull community today. They think they are identifing themselves with winners. \n\nConversion to Islam is mostly for purpose of Marriage. Islam allows 4 marriages and divorce easy for men. Secondly Muslims have a tendency to get Hindu GF. And  if not before after marriage, they have to convert sooner or later.\n\nAnd Off course nobody is given death punishment for converting out of Hinduism.
250099
Yes, I have always said it was my favorite. Some don't understand if they are not of Irish decent. The Irish are proud, strong, God fearing people, and St. Patrick's Day is a day to celebrate our Heritage! If you're lucky enough to be Irish, you're lucky enough.
156541
We shouldn't just try to convert people. If you really want people to become a part of your religious group, or any other group, the best thing you can do is help them, and be nice to them. Make them say, "Wow, this is a great group of people. They're so loving and kind. I might like to be part of their group." The best way to introduce people to God's love and grace, is to show love and grace yourself.