kääntymyksen
Kääntymys is a Finnish term that broadly refers to a significant shift in beliefs, opinions, or loyalties. It is often used in religious contexts to describe a conversion experience, where an individual adopts a new faith or renounces their previous one. However, the term can also be applied to more secular changes, such as a political conversion, where someone's political ideology undergoes a radical transformation, or a cultural kääntymys, indicating a shift in allegiance or appreciation towards a different culture.
The concept of kääntymys implies a profound internal change that manifests in external behavior and expression.
In a religious setting, a kääntymys often involves a re-evaluation of one's spiritual path and a commitment