What is another word for evangelicalism?

Pronunciation: [ˌiːvɐnd͡ʒˈɛlɪkəlˌɪzəm] (IPA)

Evangelicalism is a religious movement that emphasizes the authority of the Bible, salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, and the need for personal conversion. Synonyms for evangelicalism include evangelical Christianity, Protestantism, born-again movement, gospel, revivalism, fundamentalism, and neo-Evangelicalism. Evangelical Christianity is a term that describes a belief in the Bible as the ultimate authority, the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ, and the need for individuals to have a personal relationship with God. The born-again movement emphasizes the need for a spiritual rebirth, while revivalism describes a renewed interest in religious faith and practice. Fundamentalism refers to a strict interpretation of religious doctrine, while neo-Evangelicalism is a more modern and flexible interpretation of evangelical Christianity.

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Usage examples for Evangelicalism

At one time evangelicalism supplied her with the most essential conditions of a religious life: with all the vehemence of an ardent nature she flung her whole soul into a passionate acceptance of the teaching of Christianity, carrying her zeal to the pitch of asceticism.
"George Eliot"
Mathilde Blind
He could not understand her inward perplexities, nor the need of her soul for complete inward unity of thought, a condition impossible to her under the limiting conditions of a dogmatic evangelicalism, "where folly often mistakes itself for wisdom, ignorance gives itself airs of knowledge, and selfishness, turning its eyes upwards, calls itself religion."
"George Eliot"
Mathilde Blind
B. London, 1 Oct 1847. Educated in evangelicalism by Miss Marryat, sister of novelist, but turned to the High Church by reading Pusey and others.
"A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations"
Joseph Mazzini Wheeler

Famous quotes with Evangelicalism

  • As far as design theorists are concerned, theistic evolution is American evangelicalism's ill-conceived accommodation to Darwinism.
    William A. Dembski

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