2007-08-09 18:35:30 · 10 answers · asked by kc 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Utuk got it mostly right, but is incorrect about the fundie view of government. Christian Fundamentalists historically distrust government and actually believe in separation of church and state; but this position has been eroded by modern evangelical influence.
Modern evangelicals (aka "neo-evangelicals") are frequently confused with Fundamentalists, because they agree on certain points such as young earth creationism, the Bible being the only valid source of Christian doctrine and practice, etc.. However, modern evangelicals are much more likely to look to government and the public school system as vehicles for disseminating their beliefs, whereas Fundamentalists are more likely to simply take a "leave us alone" attitude.
2007-08-10 11:27:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous Lutheran 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If by fundie you mean a fundamentalist, it means that they are very conservative; they take the Bible very literally, which means that many of them believe that the universe was created in six 24 hour days, and that the universe is approximately 6000- 8000 years old.
2007-08-10 01:46:24 · answer #2 · answered by Paulie D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically, "fundie" is a term used to describe a particular form of Protestantism that makes up some 55% of American Christians, and less than 10% of Christians world-wide. Fundies typically take a fierce anti-traditional and anti-conservative stance, reject traditional Christian theology, and reject all traditional forms of Christian worship. They believe in a literal interpretation of the Bible, reject modern academic studies of the Bible, believe that the Bible was written by God, and believe that only the Bible is a valid source of Christian doctrine and practice. They usually advocate neo-conservative political values, support big government, oppose the separation of Church and State, and reject "liberal" social movements. Most of them are fiercly anti-Catholic. Most of them ascribe to dispensationalism, and believe that the Apocalypse will occur in the near future, accompanied by the Rapture of the Church and a seven-year tribulation period dominated by the Antichrist. Most of them are exclusionary, and believe that non-fundies will suffer in hell for eternity. Most of them believe in a literal six-day creation and reject evolution. Fundamentalists are usually found among the Baptists and Pentecostals.
2007-08-10 01:45:07 · answer #3 · answered by NONAME 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Fundamentalism actually arose in the late 19th century. Some guys came up with some conservative booklets, outlining "the fundamentals." These were things like the Bible is without error, and the Bible is literally and historically true. Unfortunately, fundamentalism has continued to have a stronghold in the U.S. but most mainline denominations reject fundamentalism and its' views.
2007-08-10 01:45:13 · answer #4 · answered by keri gee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mix together Ignorance, intolerance and a judgmental attitude towards anyone who believes differently. Stir in a heaping cup of hypocrisy. Voila!
2007-08-10 01:40:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
believe the truth of the bible
John 3:15-21
Romans 10
2007-08-10 01:45:06 · answer #6 · answered by robert p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rigid adherence to dogma, regardless of contradictory evidence.
2007-08-10 01:39:59 · answer #7 · answered by Brent Y 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When they go so far as to push beliefs on others and hate everyone that's not perfect in their eyes.
2007-08-10 01:38:32 · answer #8 · answered by mathaowny 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who tries to impose their views on others by telling others they are wrong.
2007-08-10 01:38:34 · answer #9 · answered by Randolph 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think you have to be on R&S to be called that. i've never heard the term anywhere else. it makes me wonder if there should be an R&S dictionary...
2007-08-10 01:41:35 · answer #10 · answered by That Guy Drew 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋