proselytising

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A spokeswoman for the group in Kabul denied that its workers were proselytising, which is prohibited by law in Afghanistan.

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  • The guidebook specifically bans any proselytising, preaching or attempts to convert work colleagues or patients, and warns that non-believers may feel "harassed and intimidated" by someone who tries to enlighten them. —  Slugger O'Toole
  • Some people finished it long ago but can't stop proselytising, others are at various points through the show's five seasons.
  • Senior leaders need to provide strong advocacy for the proposed change and to continue proselytising, honestly and transparently, throughout the change cycle. —  ZDNET.com.au
  • Quoting from a report into the work of faith groups in the West Midlands, Dr Sentamu said: “Far from fitting into the stereotype of proselytising organisations which seek to bang each other over the head with their holy books, the report found that people of faith were involved not to score points or claim spiritual scalps, but simply to help those in need. †—  Christian Today
  • The priest's job is to keep the flock together as much as possible and, particularly for a proselytising organisation like the Catholic Church, keeping the numbers up is the bottom line. —  David McWilliams
 

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