Perhaps you have missed a point or two. Of course it is the objective of fulltime proselyting missionaries to increase converts. But that is not the only purpo

Perhaps you have missed a point or two. Of course it is the objective of fulltime proselyting missionaries to increase converts. But that is not the only purpose in having such a program filled with (let's be honest) kids. Do they learn self-discipline? How to manage their time? How to socialize with people? How to study their own religion? How to empathize with others? How to speak multiple languages? How to lead peer groups? What their religion actually believes and if and how it makes any sense? How to manage their money? How important their parents have been in their lives? Are these things learned just for the next year or two? Or do these missionaries go back to regular life with amazing skills that they can use to be better employees, co-workers, parents, teachers, and citizens? Is BRT just to trap people into the religion? Or is it an important life practice? If it's just a sales technique, too bad. As a life practice, it's incredibly enriching.