Aren't they both focused on converting people? What's the difference?
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6This question appears to be off-topic because it is question for the dictionary. See proselytize and evangelize.– FlimzyCommented Nov 4, 2014 at 20:26
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Evangelism is Christian proselytizing
To proselytize means to attempt to convert a person from one religion to another. To evangelize means to proselytize for Christianity.
What is the difference between evangelizing and proselytizing?
Gospel = euaggelion = good news
Evangelist = euaggelistēs = one who heralds or proclaims the good news
Proselytize is not in the Bible. Proselytizing exceeds the definition of proclaim by going into the realm of salesmanship and even coercion.
