Concept

Forced conversion

Overview

Forced conversion is the adoption of a religion or irreligion under duress. Someone who has been forced to convert to a different religion or irreligion may continue, covertly, to adhere to the beliefs and practices which were originally held, while outwardly behaving as a convert. Crypto-Jews, Crypto-Christians, Crypto-Muslims, Crypto-Hindus and Crypto-Pagans are historical examples of the latter.

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Philosophers who discussed Forced conversion

• Juan Ginés de Sepúlveda
• Judah Leon Abravanel
• Profiat Duran

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Place in the tradition

Part of Jewish philosophy.

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