Sep
04
2008
What Is An Evangelical?
This recent article reveals that both inside and outside the church, the term “evangelical” draws confusion and blank stares:
The word “evangelical” floats around in churches, the media and particularly this year’s election but Americans often have no idea what an evangelical is, a new study shows.
As Christians themselves still have a hard time agreeing on what exactly defines an evangelical, Ellison Research asked the average adult American what they believe is an “evangelical Christian.” Thirty-six percent of them said they had no idea.
“I’m not sure; all I can think of is Billy Graham,” said one 40 year-old woman from Florida who does not attend worship services, in the survey.
Read the whole thing here.