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Study Guide: Understanding Evangelism: Etymology, History, and Contemporary Practice

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Understanding Evangelism: Etymology, History, and Contemporary Practice Study Guide

Foundations of Evangelism: Etymology and Core Concepts

Evangelism is exclusively defined as the act of persuading individuals to convert to Islam.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source defines evangelism as the practice of sharing the Christian gospel with the aim of persuading others to convert to Christianity, not exclusively to Islam.

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The Koine Greek term 'euangelion' originally denoted a penalty imposed for conveying unfavorable tidings.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Koine Greek term 'euangelion' originally signified a reward for delivering good news, not a penalty for bad news.

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The verb 'euangelizo' appears frequently in ancient Greek texts outside of the New Testament.

Answer: False

Explanation: The verb 'euangelizo', related to evangelism, appears infrequently in ancient Greek texts outside of the New Testament.

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The Greek word 'euangelizo' means 'to proclaim loudly'.

Answer: False

Explanation: The verb 'euangelizo' is related to evangelism, but the Greek verb 'kerusso' means 'to proclaim'. 'Euangelizo' is more specifically associated with proclaiming the gospel.

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The term 'evangelist' is exclusively used for missionaries serving abroad.

Answer: False

Explanation: The term 'evangelist' can refer to Christians serving in local communities as well as missionaries abroad.

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The meaning of 'euangelion' evolved from signifying the good news itself to meaning a reward for delivering it.

Answer: False

Explanation: The meaning of 'euangelion' evolved from signifying a reward for good news to signifying the good news itself.

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The word 'evangelist' originates from a Latin term meaning 'good messenger'.

Answer: False

Explanation: The term 'evangelist' originates from the Koine Greek word 'euangelion', not a Latin term. 'Euangelion' itself is derived from Greek roots meaning 'good news'.

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According to the provided source material, what constitutes the fundamental definition of evangelism?

Answer: The act of sharing the Christian gospel with the aim of persuading others to convert.

Explanation: The source material defines evangelism as the practice of sharing the Christian gospel with the explicit aim of persuading others to convert.

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From which language does the word 'evangelist' originate?

Answer: Koine Greek

Explanation: The term 'evangelist' originates from the Koine Greek word 'euangelion'.

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What was the initial meaning of the Koine Greek word 'euangelion'?

Answer: A reward for delivering good news

Explanation: The initial meaning of the Koine Greek word 'euangelion' was a reward given to a messenger for delivering good news.

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The source mentions 'euangelizo' and 'kerusso' are related verbs, with 'kerusso' meaning:

Answer: To proclaim

Explanation: The source indicates that 'kerusso' is a related Greek verb meaning 'to proclaim'.

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What did the evolution of the term 'euangelion' signify?

Answer: It shifted from meaning 'reward for good news' to 'good news itself'.

Explanation: The evolution of the term 'euangelion' signified a shift from its original meaning of 'reward for good news' to 'good news itself'.

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Historical Figures and Early Methods

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are traditionally recognized as the Four Evangelists.

Answer: True

Explanation: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are traditionally identified as the Four Evangelists, associated with the authorship of the Four Gospels.

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Child evangelism primarily focuses on individuals over the age of 18.

Answer: False

Explanation: The child evangelism movement, which emerged in the 20th century, specifically targets children aged 4 to 14 years old.

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The Power Team was a musical group known for performing Christian rock anthems.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Power Team was a group of Christian athletes known for strong-man exploits combined with a Christian message, not a musical group.

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Aimee Semple McPherson was the first woman to use television for evangelism in 1922.

Answer: False

Explanation: Aimee Semple McPherson pioneered the use of radio for evangelism in 1922, not television.

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The image of the Four Evangelists shows Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Answer: True

Explanation: The image depicts the Four Evangelists, traditionally identified as Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, who are associated with the Gospels.

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The Passion Conferences are described as a music and evangelism festival.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Passion Conferences are described as a music and evangelism festival.

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Aimee Semple McPherson pioneered the use of television for evangelism in 1922.

Answer: False

Explanation: Aimee Semple McPherson pioneered the use of radio for evangelism in 1922, not television.

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Jesus instructed his disciples to evangelize individually using public preaching.

Answer: False

Explanation: According to the source, Jesus instructed his disciples to evangelize by visiting people's homes in pairs, not individually using public preaching.

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The Four Evangelists are traditionally identified as the authors of the Four Gospels.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Four Evangelists are traditionally identified as Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, who are associated with the authorship of the Four Gospels.

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The image of the Dusseldorf in 1954 likely shows an evangelistic event featuring Billy Graham.

Answer: True

Explanation: The image depicts Billy Graham in Dusseldorf in 1954, strongly suggesting it captures an evangelistic event.

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a form of evangelism in the source?

Answer: Writing secular music

Explanation: The source lists personal conversations, public preaching, and the use of media as forms of evangelism, but not the writing of secular music.

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Who are traditionally identified as the Four Evangelists?

Answer: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

Explanation: The Four Evangelists are traditionally identified as Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, who are associated with the authorship of the Four Gospels.

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How did Jesus instruct his disciples to evangelize according to the source?

Answer: By traveling in pairs and visiting people's homes.

Explanation: According to the source, Jesus instructed his disciples to evangelize by traveling in pairs and visiting people's homes.

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The child evangelism movement, originating in the 20th century, focuses on which age group?

Answer: 4-14 years old

Explanation: The child evangelism movement, which emerged in the 20th century, specifically targets children aged 4 to 14 years old.

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Aimee Semple McPherson is noted for pioneering the use of which medium for evangelism in 1922?

Answer: Radio

Explanation: In 1922, Aimee Semple McPherson pioneered the use of radio as a medium for evangelism.

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The Passion Conferences, shown in an image at Georgia Dome, are described as what?

Answer: A music and evangelism festival.

Explanation: The Passion Conferences are described as a music and evangelism festival.

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Major Missionary Organizations and Their Founders

BMS World Mission was founded by Hudson Taylor.

Answer: False

Explanation: BMS World Mission was founded by William Carey in 1792, not Hudson Taylor, who founded OMF International.

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OMF International was established in the United States in 1865.

Answer: False

Explanation: OMF International was established in England in 1865 by Hudson Taylor, not in the United States.

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SIM was founded by a single individual named Walter Gowans in Nigeria.

Answer: False

Explanation: SIM was founded by a group of three individuals—Walter Gowans, Rowland Bingham, and Thomas Kent—in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1893.

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Gideons International's main purpose is to sell Bibles to religious institutions.

Answer: False

Explanation: The primary purpose of Gideons International is the free distribution of Bibles to institutions like hotels, hospitals, and prisons, not their sale.

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Billy Graham co-founded World Wide Pictures to produce films of his preaching.

Answer: True

Explanation: World Wide Pictures, co-founded by Billy Graham and Dick Ross in 1951, was established to produce videos of Graham's preaching and other Christian films.

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Youth with a Mission was founded by Hudson Taylor.

Answer: False

Explanation: Youth with a Mission was founded by Loren and Darlene Cunningham in 1960, not by Hudson Taylor, who founded OMF International.

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The Christian Broadcasting Network was founded by Pat Robertson in the United Kingdom.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Christian Broadcasting Network was founded by Pat Robertson in Virginia Beach, United States, not in the United Kingdom.

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The First International Congress on World Evangelization took place in 1974 and was organized by Billy Graham.

Answer: True

Explanation: Billy Graham organized the First International Congress on World Evangelization in the year 1974.

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TopChrétien is a social network focused on secular music.

Answer: False

Explanation: TopChrétien is an evangelical Christian web portal and social network, not one focused on secular music.

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GodTube was founded by Christopher Wyatt, a student at Dallas Theological Seminary.

Answer: True

Explanation: GodTube was founded by Christopher Wyatt, who was a student at Dallas Theological Seminary when he established the website.

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The Presbyterian Mission Agency was established in the 20th century.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Presbyterian Mission Agency was established in 1831, not in the 20th century.

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William Carey founded BMS World Mission in England.

Answer: True

Explanation: William Carey founded BMS World Mission in Kettering, England, in 1792.

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Hudson Taylor founded SIM.

Answer: False

Explanation: Hudson Taylor founded OMF International, not SIM. SIM was founded by Walter Gowans, Rowland Bingham, and Thomas Kent.

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The primary mission of Gideons International involves distributing Bibles to hotels and prisons.

Answer: True

Explanation: The primary mission of Gideons International is the free distribution of Bibles to institutions like hotels, hospitals, and prisons.

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Billy Graham co-founded World Wide Pictures to produce documentaries about missionary work.

Answer: False

Explanation: Billy Graham co-founded World Wide Pictures to produce videos of his preaching and other Christian films, not specifically documentaries about missionary work.

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The Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization was involved in organizing the 1974 Congress.

Answer: True

Explanation: The First International Congress on World Evangelization in 1974 was organized by Billy Graham and the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization.

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American Baptist International Ministries was founded in 1814.

Answer: True

Explanation: American Baptist International Ministries was established in 1814 by the American Baptist Churches USA.

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Which organization was founded by William Carey in 1792?

Answer: BMS World Mission

Explanation: William Carey founded BMS World Mission in Kettering, England, in 1792.

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Who founded OMF International in 1865?

Answer: Hudson Taylor

Explanation: OMF International was founded by Hudson Taylor in 1865.

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What is the main objective of Gideons International?

Answer: To distribute free Bibles to specific institutions.

Explanation: The primary objective of Gideons International is the free distribution of Bibles to specific institutions, including hotels, hospitals, and prisons.

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Which film production company was co-founded by Billy Graham to create videos of his preaching?

Answer: World Wide Pictures

Explanation: World Wide Pictures, co-founded by Billy Graham and Dick Ross in 1951, was established to produce videos of Graham's preaching and other Christian films.

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Who founded Youth with a Mission in 1960?

Answer: Loren Cunningham and his wife Darlene

Explanation: Youth with a Mission was founded in 1960 by Loren Cunningham and his wife Darlene.

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In which U.S. state was the Christian Broadcasting Network founded by Pat Robertson?

Answer: Virginia

Explanation: The Christian Broadcasting Network was founded by Pat Robertson in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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The First International Congress on World Evangelization was organized by Billy Graham in which year?

Answer: 1974

Explanation: Billy Graham organized the First International Congress on World Evangelization in the year 1974.

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What is TopChrétien?

Answer: An evangelical Christian web portal and social network.

Explanation: TopChrétien is identified as an evangelical Christian web portal and social network.

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Who founded GodTube, a website for sharing Christian videos?

Answer: Christopher Wyatt

Explanation: GodTube was founded by Christopher Wyatt.

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When was the Presbyterian Mission Agency established?

Answer: 1831

Explanation: The Presbyterian Mission Agency was established in 1831.

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Who founded SIM in Lagos, Nigeria in 1893?

Answer: Walter Gowans, Rowland Bingham, Thomas Kent

Explanation: SIM was founded in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1893 by Walter Gowans, Rowland Bingham, and Thomas Kent.

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What is the primary mission of Gideons International?

Answer: To distribute free Bibles.

Explanation: The primary mission of Gideons International is the distribution of free Bibles.

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The film production company World Wide Pictures was established in 1951 primarily to:

Answer: Create videos of Billy Graham's preaching.

Explanation: World Wide Pictures was established in 1951 primarily to create videos of Billy Graham's preaching.

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The First International Congress on World Evangelization took place in which city?

Answer: Lausanne

Explanation: The First International Congress on World Evangelization took place in Lausanne.

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Who co-founded World Wide Pictures with Dick Ross?

Answer: Billy Graham

Explanation: Billy Graham co-founded World Wide Pictures with Dick Ross.

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Which organization was founded in Janesville, Wisconsin, in 1899 by Samuel E. Hill and others?

Answer: Gideons International

Explanation: Gideons International was founded in Janesville, Wisconsin, in 1899 by Samuel E. Hill and others.

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Contemporary Evangelism: Media, Technology, and Global Reach

Modern communication technologies have had no significant impact on evangelism methods.

Answer: False

Explanation: Increased opportunities for travel and instant communication over the internet have provided new avenues for evangelism in recent decades.

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In 1960, a minority of Protestant American missionaries were identified as evangelical.

Answer: False

Explanation: In 1960, more than half of the Protestant American missionaries were identified as evangelical.

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Pentecostal missionaries are primarily concentrated in North America and Europe.

Answer: False

Explanation: While prevalent in North America and Europe, Pentecostal missionaries are also significantly present and growing in Africa, South America, and Asia.

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In 2004, South Korea surpassed the United States as the largest global source of missionaries.

Answer: False

Explanation: In 2004, South Korea became the second-largest global source of missionaries, ranking behind the United States, not surpassing it.

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In 2007, the number of Baptist missionaries serving overseas was less than five thousand.

Answer: False

Explanation: In 2007, the number of Baptist missionaries serving overseas exceeded ten thousand, not less than five thousand.

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The image from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro in 2013 depicts a secular music festival.

Answer: False

Explanation: The image from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro in 2013 depicts World Youth Day, an evangelistic event, not a secular music festival.

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South Korea became the world's leading source of missionaries in 2004.

Answer: False

Explanation: In 2004, South Korea became the second-largest global source of missionaries, ranking behind the United States.

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What proportion of Protestant American missionaries were evangelical in 1960?

Answer: More than 50%

Explanation: In 1960, more than half of the Protestant American missionaries were identified as evangelical.

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Besides North America and Europe, where else are Pentecostal missionaries noted to be prevalent?

Answer: Africa, South America, and Asia

Explanation: Pentecostal missionaries are prevalent not only in North America and Europe but also significantly in Africa, South America, and Asia.

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What distinction did South Korea achieve in missionary activity in 2004?

Answer: It became the second-largest source of missionaries globally.

Explanation: In 2004, South Korea achieved the distinction of becoming the second-largest global source of missionaries.

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Approximately how many Baptist missionaries were serving overseas in 2007?

Answer: Over 10,000

Explanation: In 2007, the number of Baptist missionaries serving overseas was reported to be over 10,000.

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What event is depicted in the image from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro in 2013?

Answer: World Youth Day

Explanation: The image from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro in 2013 depicts World Youth Day, an evangelistic event, not a secular music festival.

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According to the source, what facilitated new opportunities for evangelism in recent decades?

Answer: Increased opportunities for travel and instant communication via the internet.

Explanation: According to the source, increased opportunities for travel and instant communication via the internet have facilitated new avenues for evangelism in recent decades.

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Perceptions and Controversies: Evangelism vs. Proselytism

In Catholicism, evangelism is referred to as 'New Evangelization'.

Answer: False

Explanation: While related, the term 'New Evangelization' is specifically associated with Catholic efforts, distinct from the general concept of evangelism.

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Proselytising is illegal in the United States but protected as free speech in some other countries.

Answer: False

Explanation: Proselytizing is protected as free speech in the United States, although it is illegal in some other countries.

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Evangelicals believe discussing their faith publicly is restricted under freedom of expression.

Answer: False

Explanation: Evangelicals assert that freedom of religion and expression permit public discussion of their faith, rather than believing it is restricted.

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Sarah-Jane Murray argues that Christian films produced by evangelical companies are primarily tools of proselytism.

Answer: False

Explanation: Sarah-Jane Murray argues that Christian films produced by evangelical companies should be viewed as works of art, not primarily as tools of proselytism.

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Hubert de Kerangat believes that only films with explicit religious messages constitute proselytism.

Answer: False

Explanation: Hubert de Kerangat suggests that if Christian films are considered proselytism, then all films can be viewed as such, as every genre carries a message, implying he does not believe only explicit religious films constitute proselytism.

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Evangelism is legally protected as free speech in the United States.

Answer: True

Explanation: In the United States, evangelism is legally viewed as being protected under the principle of free speech.

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Hubert de Kerangat argues that Christian films are inherently proselytism and lack artistic merit.

Answer: False

Explanation: Hubert de Kerangat suggests that if Christian films are considered proselytism, then all films can be viewed as such, implying he does not believe they inherently lack artistic merit or are solely proselytism.

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How is evangelism legally viewed in the United States according to the text?

Answer: Protected as free speech.

Explanation: In the United States, evangelism is legally viewed as being protected under the principle of free speech.

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What is the evangelical perspective on discussing their faith publicly?

Answer: It is permitted under freedom of religion and expression.

Explanation: Evangelicals maintain that discussing their faith publicly is permitted under the tenets of freedom of religion and freedom of expression.

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According to Sarah-Jane Murray, how should Christian films produced by evangelical companies be viewed?

Answer: As works of art, not proselytism.

Explanation: According to Sarah-Jane Murray, Christian films produced by evangelical companies should be viewed as works of art rather than solely as proselytism.

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What does Hubert de Kerangat suggest about films and proselytism?

Answer: All films can be seen as a form of proselytism.

Explanation: Hubert de Kerangat suggests that if Christian films are categorized as proselytism, then all films could be considered a form of proselytism due to their inherent messaging.

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Which of the following is listed in the 'See also' section related to evangelism?

Answer: Dawah

Explanation: The 'See also' section lists related topics including Dawah, Open-air preaching, and Religious conversion, among others.

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What is the relationship between evangelism and proselytising mentioned in the source?

Answer: Some perceive evangelism as proselytising, which has different legal statuses globally.

Explanation: The source indicates that evangelism is sometimes perceived as proselytizing, a practice that carries different legal statuses globally, being protected in the United States but illegal elsewhere.

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