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Saint Paul (Saul of Tarsus)

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Originally a persecutor of Christians, Paul experienced a conversion on the road to Damascus. After a blinding light and a voice from heaven, he converted to Christianity and became a central figure in its spread.

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Constantine the Great

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The first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. After seeing a vision of the cross before the Battle of Milvian Bridge, he converted, leading to the religion's spread and eventual dominance in the Roman Empire.

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Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay)

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The famous boxer converted to Islam in 1964, changing his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali. His conversion was tied to his views on civil rights and resistance to the Vietnam War draft.

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Malcolm X (Malcolm Little)

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Originally a member of the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X's pilgrimage to Mecca led to his conversion to Sunni Islam. He began to advocate for racial unity and changed his approach towards civil rights.

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Augustine of Hippo

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A philosopher and rhetorician who converted to Christianity after a long period of intellectual questioning and the influence of his mother, St. Monica. His writings, especially 'Confessions', are a cornerstone of Christian theology.

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Saint Ignatius of Loyola

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Founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), Ignatius converted after being wounded in battle. His period of convalescence led him to religious reflection, inspiring him to create the Spiritual Exercises and form the Jesuit order.

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Khadijah bint Khuwaylid

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The first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and the first person to convert to Islam. Her conversion and support were crucial in the early development and spread of Islam.

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Emperor Ashoka

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The Indian emperor converted to Buddhism after witnessing the mass deaths of the Kalinga War. His reign thereafter emphasized non-violence and spread Buddhism throughout Asia.

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John Henry Newman

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A prominent Anglican priest and theologian, Newman converted to Catholicism mid-life. His conversion had a significant impact on the Catholic church and theological thought in the 19th century.

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Al-Ghazali

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A Muslim scholar who renewed his faith after a spiritual crisis, Al-Ghazali went from a celebrated teacher to a Sufi mystic. His works on philosophy and theology greatly influenced Islamic thought.

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