Name Change On Religious Conversion
Further information: Religious nameAdherents of various religions change their name upon conversion or confirmation. The name adopted may not have any legal status but will represent their adopted religious beliefs.
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Famous quotes containing the words change, religious and/or conversion:
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—Bruno Bettelheim (20th century)
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