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'''Evangelical Christians''' are those who accept the authority of the [[Bible]] and who spread the joy and [[faith]] of [[Christianity]] to others. | '''Evangelical Christians''' are those who accept the authority of the [[Bible]] and who spread the joy and [[faith]] of [[Christianity]] to others. | ||
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| + | Some general characteristics of evangelical Christians include: | ||
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| + | * superior knowledge of the [[Bible]] | ||
| + | * emphasis on salvation by [[faith]] alone | ||
| + | * [[baptism]] as a recognition rather than a requirement for salvation | ||
| + | * active participation in a local church | ||
| + | * high levels of charity | ||
| + | * high mobility | ||
| + | * support of [[homeschooling]] | ||
| + | * support of some or all forms of [[free enterprise]] | ||
Evangelical Christians tend to be patriotic and politically [[conservative]]. | Evangelical Christians tend to be patriotic and politically [[conservative]]. | ||
Revision as of 17:46, January 6, 2008
Evangelical Christians are those who accept the authority of the Bible and who spread the joy and faith of Christianity to others.
Some general characteristics of evangelical Christians include:
- superior knowledge of the Bible
- emphasis on salvation by faith alone
- baptism as a recognition rather than a requirement for salvation
- active participation in a local church
- high levels of charity
- high mobility
- support of homeschooling
- support of some or all forms of free enterprise
Evangelical Christians tend to be patriotic and politically conservative.
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