I hear this term over and over, so I'm wondering what groups & denominations are considered to be "fundamentalist?"
can you name some examples for me? thanks.
2006-07-13 09:20:41 · 17 answers · asked by redglory 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
from most of the answers given so far, I fail to see what's wrong with being a "fundamentalist"...It seems they have their heads screwed on right.
God Bless Fundamentalist! lol
2006-07-13 09:37:55 · update #1
Baptist, Mennonites, Pilgrim Holiness, Christian Apostolic, Wesleyan, Nazarene, Wesleyan Methodist, and Brethren in Christ are some examples. I know there are others.
2006-07-13 09:25:32 · answer #1 · answered by pennypincher 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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It's not so much a matter of denomination as it is a matter of individual churches or even individual people.
Pat Robertson would be a prominent example. Westboro Baptist would be the most extreme example of fundamentalists. Southern Baptists are often on the softer side of the fundamentalist spectrum.
2006-07-13 09:27:34 · answer #2 · answered by Snark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-13 09:24:45 · answer #3 · answered by Ariel_Davila 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally a fundamentalist Christian is someone who takes the Bible literally, and believes it is without error. S. Baptist churches are usually fundamentalist, many non-denominational churches tend to be fundamentalist, even though they may have a contemporary worship style they are conservative in their views.
2006-07-13 09:32:28 · answer #4 · answered by keri gee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am one.
I believe in the Bible, that it contains the truth as told by God and humanity's only salvation is through Jesus the Christ. I believe it is my mission to do as Jesus did, attempt to persuade people, not force Christianity on those who are unwilling.
I try to live my life as an example, but know that I fail and I ask forgiveness for this. I realize that others also sin, yet I must correct my own sins before excoriating another.
2006-07-13 09:24:12 · answer #5 · answered by wiregrassfarmer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me.
Fundamentalist christians are those who take the Bible to mean what the passages obviously mean and believe it to be the inspired word of God.
Non fundamentalists try to change the meaning of scripture to fit with their view of the world.
2006-07-13 09:24:49 · answer #6 · answered by acaykath 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pat Robertson, anyone who doesn't appreciate the beliefs of others, someone who uses the Bible to live medievally. There was also a guy running for office in the Bible belt. He didn't think pregnant unmarried women should be allowed to teach. They are everywhere, not just on TV.
2006-07-13 09:25:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Southern Baptists are often referred to as fundamentalist.
2006-07-13 09:24:36 · answer #8 · answered by Brigid O' Somebody 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am Southern Baptist and I guess we are fundmentalists because we believe the Bible is the inspired word of God. That means that everything comes down to what the Word of God says. We don't believe in watering down the message because something is old fashioned. God says He never changes, He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow, so we should remain faithful to His word, yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
2006-07-13 09:34:12 · answer #9 · answered by Grandma Susie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's one of my personal favorites... ladies and gentlemen, I give you Pat Robertson... the strongest human being that has ever lived... (But somehow, this "fact" hasn't made it into the Guinness book yet...)
Seriously, how can anyone be so foolish as to follow this obvious liar and con man?
2006-07-13 09:26:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋