[MrZongle2]

In the truest sense of the word ("that which is to propagated"), yes.

But for common usage, it's seen as less than honest. For example, consider "spreading awareness" and "spreading propaganda". Which seems benign and which sinister?

[rm_-rf_slash]

Mr Propaganda himself, Edward Bernays, had consumer-facing Propaganda renamed as Public Relations because people had a sour association with the word from the Great War, but openly stated that it was the same thing.