Do Fundamentalist take things literally, just to piss us off?

Answer 1

its easier for them to draw the line that way. Remember when bush said 'either you're with us, or against us' This is the standard fundemental line. Black and White. Grey doesn't exist.

So do they do it to piss us off? No they aren't smart enough for that, but they might be dumb enough.

Answer 2

I actually think *shiver* some of them believe what they say! Seriously some actually believe the bullsh!t they spew out.