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An '''evangelical''' is a person whose beliefs are in agreement with [[Gospel]] and who communicates his [[faith]] to others so that they may benefit also. It may also describe a person whose beliefs are marked by an ardent or zealous enthusiasm for a cause<ref>[http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=evangelical Princeton University]</ref> such as [[Christianity]]. Evangelical Christians have, in addition to spreading the word of God, have helped bring much needed medical and educational services to poor parts of the world, as part of their missionary activities.
An '''evangelical''' is a Christian who spreads the Gospel. In recent decades it designates a conservative Protestant, usually with a belief in the inerrancy of scriptures. "Evangelical" includes Fundamentalists.
In the 19th century United States "evangelical" or "pietistic" denominations included Methodists, Congregationalists, most Presbyterians, Christians (Church of Christ and Disciples of Christ) and Scandinavian Lutherans. They were opposed theologically by the liturgical or "high" churches, including Roman Catholics, Episcopalians, and German Lutherans.<ref>See Richard Jensen, ''The Winning of the Midwest, 1888-1896'' (1971)</ref>
The 19th century evangelicals were strong supporters of moral reforms in society, using government action to promote women's rights, the abolition of slavery, and the prohibition of liquor.
Politically, the evangelicals in the North were the core of the Republican party in the [[Third Party System]], as well as the small Prohibition party.
"Evangelical" suggests an ardent or zealous enthusiasm for a cause<ref>[http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=evangelical Princeton University]</ref> such as [[Christianity]].
Evangelical missionaries have, in addition to spreading the word of God, have helped bring much needed medical and educational services to poor parts of the world, as part of their missionary activities.
==References==
==References==
*[[Evangelical Christians]]
*[[Evangelical Christians]]
*[[Evangelical atheist]]
*[[Evangelical atheist]]
*[[Anti-Saloon League]]
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