Credibility assessment of religious conversion in the asylum processA theological analysis

In Finland a rising number of asylum seekers from Islamic countries are converting to Christianity. As religious persecution is a ground for refugee status, the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) must determine whether a change of religion poses a threat to the asylum seeker in their home country....

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Main Author: Silvola, Ilona Blumgrund née (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2023
In: Studia theologica
Year: 2023, Volume: 77, Issue: 2, Pages: 125-152
RelBib Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
BJ Islam
CA Christianity
KBE Northern Europe; Scandinavia
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