2007-10-30 01:44:40 · 9 answers · asked by awakeningdawn 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Fundamentalism was 19th century Protestant movement - a reaction against the assualt of rational criticism launched by German scholars who wished to undermine the Christian belief of the inerrancy of the Bible.
Today, bible fundemantalism refers to interpreting passages with RIGID literalism that wrenches a text out of context and from its continuity with the rest of the Bible and with Sacred Tradition.
This strict literalism common in many Protestant sects today should not be confused with the literal meaning of some passages which the Catholic Church has always affirmed.
A good example of how Protestant fundamentalists misuse passages would be to take Ephesians 2:8-9: "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God, not because of works lest any man should boast."
Fundamentalists often cite this as proof that we are saved by "faith alone" thus rejecting the biblical teaching that works go along with saving faith. There are other passages in scripture that specifically refute "faith alone" and cite the necessity of works, yet fundamentalists take the verse from Ephesians TOO literally and to the exclusion of all else, therefore teaching an unbiblical doctrine while at the same time calling themselves "Bible Christians!"
2007-10-30 01:49:31 · answer #1 · answered by Veritas 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋
As a fundie, I believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God . I believe in the 6 day creation and a 6000 year old earth as the bible says. I believe the foundation of the Christian faith and true Church is the Hebrew Prophets , the Apostles of Jesus and that Christ himself is the Chief Corner Stone of that foundation. I believe that the God of the OT is identical to the God of the NT. I believe that repentance & works (obedience) are still a requirement of God since he does not change, but that only the blood of Jesus will get you into heaven ( justification by faith) . I am shocked by what is offered up for worship in liberal churches and believe that apostacy is great in many Christian churches. I believe in holy and righteous living.
Ephesians 2:19-20 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
Malachi 3:6 For I am the LORD, I change not;
James 2:20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
Leviticus 20:7 Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God.
1 Peter 1:16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
Psalms 11:7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.
2007-10-30 09:05:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i don't agree with a lot of the theology that fundamentalists teach (i'm a conservative lutheran, myself), but i do admire the way they teach the practical applications of the bible. from what i've seen, that's mainly what christian fundamentalism stresses. the Church needs that kind of thing. we can all contribute in our own way. we can all get along if we choose to focus on the 90% we christians agree on, rather than the 10% that we don't.
2007-10-30 08:57:53 · answer #3 · answered by That Guy Drew 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Great scientists like Johannes KEPLER saw God's magnificance and constantly gave praise to God Almighty for his wonderful laws built into nature. He was a creationist.
So was Isaac NEWTON.......and he wrote 1 million words about his LITERAL belief in the Scripture. He was a creationist.
" I have a fundamental belief in the Word of God....I study the Bible daily". - Isaac Newton
The electromagnetic equations of James Clerk Maxwell attest to the Magnificant mathematical inginuity of the Creator.
He was a Creationist.
Louis Pasteur...was a avid Christian and Fundamental Bible believer....
Thousands of other scientists freely admit it was their faith in God and Jesus Christ that led them to great discoveries...
2007-10-30 08:48:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Christian fundamentalism is the belief that the Bible is the absolute truth, and that any contradictory evidence, no matter how it is obtained, must unquestioningly be declared false.
2007-10-30 09:03:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Veritas is correct.
Fundmentalism started out as a well-intentioned movement to defend the inerrancy of God's word.
But modern Protestants have taken it so far now that they take verses out of context and intepret them literally, instead of taking Scripture as a whole and interpreting it in light of tradition and the writings of the Church Fathers.
2007-10-30 08:59:16 · answer #6 · answered by Knight of Malta 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Fundamentalism is for those who beleive the world is 6,000 years old.
The hard core Christians.
A.K.A. The Fundies.
They're the ones who beleive that Adam and Eve rode on dinosaurs.
No, I'm not kidding.
2007-10-30 08:49:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 6⤋
The first poster pretty much covered it. I follow the Bible. I believe it is 100% God's Word.
2007-10-30 08:48:49 · answer #8 · answered by Bible warrior 5 · 1⤊ 6⤋
different definitions
Im a christian
strive to follow Gods word completely
so im called a fanatic by the world and a friend by God
2007-10-30 08:47:18 · answer #9 · answered by jesussaves 7 · 3⤊ 7⤋