my dim recall of the oed has proselytising coming from how old greek
sheepherders "cuased to turn" etc a bunch of sheep,
and "teach " coming from how an old german or friesian or such would "show"
somebody how to or why to do something. i also recal a pilgm's note from a Hand
of Cause who happe
Yes, the dictionary isn't of much help when it comes to understanding
what the Guardian meant by not proselytizing.
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From: M Chase <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Monday, March 26, 2007 3:13 pm
Subject: Re: proselytize/teach
To: Baha'i Studies
> Wha
What I found odd about that was the OED didn't mention the pressure
aspect but defined it as conversion:
proselyte, v.
trans. To make a proselyte of; to cause to come over or turn from one
opinion, belief, creed, or party to another; esp. to convert from one
religious faith or sect to another;
> What's the difference between proselytizing and teaching?
The way the Guardian uses the term it seems to apply to any behavior
which might put undue pressure on a contact to become a Baha'i.
warmest, Susan
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Dear M.
Below are some quotes for your consideration. My personal feeling is that it
is our duty to exemplify the Teachings and spread the Revelation of Baha'u'llah
toward the goal of the unification of humankind.
Some who we teach
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