[count-your-change]

You’re wandering off into the thickets of child recruitment, etc.

The question was the meaning or a common English word and it’s distortion.

[Mrs. Don-o]

No, the question was, "Is there, today, a widely recognized distinction between "proselytism" and "evangelism"?

The answer is, "Yes. The term 'proselytism' now has a negative connotation in common speech, and sometimes in law. It indicates questionable or unethical practices. 'Evangelism' has no such negative connotation, and is generally regarded as a free speech activity involving sharing the faith without the offer of material recompense and without manipulative or abusive practices."

Awareness of these connotations can help yield more accurate communication.