Conversion, understood as a radical life transforming experience has played a central role in Christianity from the beginning. As a Problematic Status Conversion as problematic Acceptance of a conversion experience depends on where the assessor stands viz a viz the convert. In the lecture on the concepts of our inquiry we noted that the social sciences are in the business of building theory that the purpose of theory is to provide a road map for predicting human behavior. Propositions are statements about the relationship between two or more concepts. The lower the intensity of the conversion experience, the lower the demands , and the less the ideologial distance , the greater the ease of accepting or accommodating to the conversion by significant others.
People join many kinds of charismatic groups to achieve group affiliation.
Socialization Becoming a member is a gradual process Novice may characterize experience as conversion, but is not likely to have a dramatic experience D. Commitment Model Three Types of Commtment Instrumental Commitment Affective Commitment Moral Commitment Kanter's Commitment Theory Type of Committment Processes that Enhance This Commitment Instrumental commitment 1. Investment Affective commitment 1. Communion Morral commitment 1. Commitment and Community . E. Social Network Theory Personal social bonds are the key to joining movements.