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evangelicals for social action  

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  • EVANGELICALS FOR SOCIAL ACTION was published in 1972 by sociologist David Moberg, who argued that traditional evangelicalism was noted for its social involvement. Early evangelicals established welfare societies such as the Salvation Army, schools for immigrants, homes for unwed mothers, city missions, and agencies to help the poor, sick, and prisoners. [Source: Encyclopedia of World Poverty; Evangelicals for Social Action]

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