The word "evangelical", comes from the Greek word for "Gospel" or "good news".
Evangelicalism usually refers to Protestant Christianity and has religious practices which are conservative.
In Europe, Lutheran churches are often called Evangelical churches.
The term, Evangelicalism, is often used around the world to refer to very conservative movements in the United States.
In 1846 in London, the Evangelical Alliance was founded by evangelical Christians from various denominations and countries.
In 1942, the National Association of Evangelicals was founded.
Modern day preachers such as Billy Graham have given much exposure to Evangelicalism.
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