in what way?
2007-11-12 06:53:03 · 19 answers · asked by Ťango 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, as a Pagan, I do fear it. I fear the mob mentality it advocates, the hatred and bigotry that define it, and the sheer gullibility of those who follow it.
2007-11-12 06:58:11 · answer #1 · answered by Cheryl E 7 · 7⤊ 5⤋
I am a fundamentalist...
BOO! : )
Seriously, I think everyone has their own definition of fundamentalists. A Fundamentalist is someone who believes firmly in the basic beliefs of the Bible and try to live their life accordingly. Not all of them are scary maniacs, and unfortunately some of those crazies have made the rest of us look bad (the Westboro Baptist church for example). You know just because I don't agree with certain aspects of society doesn't mean I am going to stone people in the town square or shout at them that they are going to burn in hell. I believe in what I believe in, and if you ask me to explain these things I'll be happy to--but to 'forcefully' try to get the rest of the people to think 'my way or the highway' just isn't how a lot of us are. It's a shame groups of people are categorized the way they are.
2007-11-12 15:13:18 · answer #2 · answered by tamisue 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes for the following reasons.
1) When people believe they know God's mind they can commit horrendous acts since they are just doing God's will as they see it.
2) Fundamentalists reject objective evidence in favor of what they believe is revealed truth, no matter how ludicrous and non-sensical that supposed truth is. They then try to force that view on others either by unwanted evangelism or force.
3) Being a fundamentalist of any religion means turning off a part of your intellect. I distrust someone who intentionally maims their own rationality. They wouldn't have any qualms turning off others intellect as well.
2007-11-12 15:04:16 · answer #3 · answered by marsel_duchamp 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes, because fanaticism leads to horrifying acts in the name of one's belief.
Religious wars have been among the most hideous wars before the 20th century when massacre of whole populations became a 'normal' thing in war.
2007-11-12 15:13:21 · answer #4 · answered by didi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WOW! I am a Christian fundamentalist (I believe the Bible to be the infallible word of God), but no one here has described me yet! I beieve God's word to be truth. I cannot hate others, I cannot judge others, I cannot act out in violence...people that do those things may CLAIM to be Christian fundamentalists, but they certainly are not acting like it. I don't expect others to believe the way that I do and it is not my job to convince others that what I believe is truth. You are just as free to practice your religion or no religion as I am free to practice mine. If you met me in public you would probably like me and find me to be kind and considerate. Seems to me that I am hated and judged for what I believe, not the other way around. Those of you that fear me...why? I have never hurt or harmed anyone and certainly not in the name of my religion (which is a word I don't particularly like anyway)! Believing something is true does not make me ignorant, close minded, or brain washed. Believe me, I have considered all of the options aavailable and have found what I consider to be truth in Jesus Christ. He may not be your truth, and though I may hurt for you, I will not try to force you to accept Him as such. All I can do is be the best Christian example that I can be and hope that others notice a difference in my life that will cause them to seek Him out. Nothing to fear in that, is there?
2007-11-12 15:19:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am a believer, but the fundamentalists have given all religions a black eye. With their nonsensical doctrine, they have turned many people away from God. Fundamentalists believe they have a monopoly on Heaven and have cornered the market on gospel truth all to the detriment of religion.
2007-11-12 15:00:47 · answer #6 · answered by monte54que 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I fear the fundamentalists.
Their minds are locked tight, and they want to bestow their beliefs upon all, force those that do not believe as they do to believe what crazy cockamamie, rules, regulations, traditions, customs, and rituals that they believe in. It's like they want to force you to be in their club.
If given a choice of being beat to death or following them, I would choose the beating.
If I were one lick away from death, and they re-introduced the choice to me, the choice would be a couple more licks of the whip.
2007-11-12 15:04:49 · answer #7 · answered by timbers 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not really, but some fundamentalists go a little too far and become fanatics, which is something we all need to be wary of.
2007-11-12 15:05:17 · answer #8 · answered by Trevor S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
only when they get large enough to form a voting block, elect leaders that share their delusions and change laws that restrict freedoms based upon bronze age mentality.
then I fear them.
2007-11-12 15:03:12 · answer #9 · answered by Morey000 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes, because they are so narrow minded. I'd hate to think that God is really that way. To me, they embody everything Christianity should NOT be.
2007-11-12 15:05:02 · answer #10 · answered by Kiwi 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it's the fundamentalism that is the problem...it's when it becomes violent etc.
2007-11-12 14:58:53 · answer #11 · answered by Anthem Demon R&S addict 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋