It depends on the religion. If you convert to Catholicism you go through what's called RCIA classes and make your first Holy Communion upon graduation of that. In Islam you simply take the Shahada (declaration of faith - there is no god but God and Muhammad is His messenger). The LDS (Latter Day Saints) put you through a filter of classes and such (a wee bit similar to RCIA) and then you're baptized their way (the whole process can be rather complicated, you have to research as much of your ancestral background as you can, so that you can do baptisms on THEIR behalf as well as your own, etc.). Evangelicals and some Southern Christian faiths, like the Baptists, have you do a baptismal "dip". So on and so forth. Wiccans study for a year and a day and then either do their own "ceremony" or one is done by the coven they want to join, to welcome them in (too much to write about those in here. Neo-pagans, it depends on which pagan group you're joining, etc. In Buddhism you become a Buddhist when you agree with the 4 Noble Truths and officially or unofficially "take refuge" in the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. The official "ceremony" of taking formal refuge vows varies by lineage, vehicle (Hinayana, Mahayana), culture, etc.
These are just a few... there are far many more.
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2007-01-31 04:58:19
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answered by vinslave 7
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It really depends on the religion in question. I would suggest studying it and learning more about it would be a good first step.
2007-01-31 04:58:09
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answered by Anonymous
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That depends on the Religion. In Wicca, you must be dedicated either into solitary practice by yourself or by a coven usually after study for a year and a day.
It all depends on what religon you are seeking.
2007-01-31 04:53:34
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answered by Anonymous
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depends on the religion you should research the religion and then contact the head of that religion in your area. (priest, minister, imam)
2007-01-31 04:53:25
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answered by Layla 6
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