In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
EVANGELIZING
Verb
evangelizing
present participle of evangelize
Source: Wiktionary
EVANGELIZE
E*van"gel*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Evangelized; p. pr. & vb. n. Evangelizing]. Etym: [F. évangélisre, LL. evangelizare, fr. Gr.
Definition: To instruct in the gospel; to preach the gospel to; to convert to Christianity; as, to evangelize the world. His apostles whom he sends To evangelize the nations. Milton.
E*van"gel*ize, v. i.
Definition: To preach the gospel.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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