这是摘自联合国网站上的一段话：
The Secretary-General believes that those who refuse to participate in the political process should not, by acts of intimidation and violence, deprive others of their right to do so. He once again urges Iraqis of all persuasions not to be deterred by such violence and to express themselves peacefully through the democratic process, starting with the forthcoming national referendum on the draft permanent constitution.
persuation在这里不是“说服”的意思。一词多义。
persuasion noun [C]
a particular set of beliefs, especially religious: 信仰，尤其是宗教信仰。
We need a society which welcomes people of all religious persuasions.(各种宗教信仰=all
religious beliefs）
beliver：someone who believes in a particular god, religion, or system of beliefs
fervent believer in christianity - 基督教的忠实信徒
freedom of religion - 宗教信仰自由