The term "persuasive power" refers to the ability to influence or convince others to adopt a certain belief, take a particular action, or agree with a specific viewpoint through effective communication and reasoning. Full definition
He explains the trend toward complex order with the divine persuasive power of final cause. (religion-online.org)
Thus my own beliefs allow for and support spiritual existence, and I could not hold these beliefs if I did not find them to have great persuasive power. (religion-online.org)
The ideal aim exercises persuasive power through final causation. (religion-online.org)