Is it wrong to be a 'fundie' when as a fundamentalist, I believe our mission is not only to share the Good

Question

News in word, but also by clothing the poor, feeding the hungry, bringing justice for the oppressed, caring for the homeless, working for freedom for those who are wrongly imprisoned, loving our neighbors and working for the best for all of God's creation?

Answer 1

I am a FUNDIE as you all here so loving call it. I believe in the fundamental truth of scripture that all scripture was God breathed or inspired, that every word is truth, that Jesus is the only begotten son of God, the only name under which one can be saved and the ONLY way to heaven. That being said the acts of service I perform are done in the name of Jesus. I want the world to know that I would not have the health, strength, abundance nor capacity to give and do for others if God had not so richly and abundantly blessed me. No one who receives those services must profess Christ for themselves in order to receive, however they will know without a doubt that these services are given in the name of Jesus. To do it because I am kind would glorify me, to do it because an organization is kind is to glorify them, to do it because the government is kind would be a joke. Everything I do is to glorify the one who has given me life. I will not apologize for my faith, nor get myself worked up to make unbelievers understand. The world continues to spin on it's axle whether or not the world believes or understands, and so it is with God. I will not go out of my way to validate for unbelievers the deity of Christ, he has already established who he is in the heavens and on earth, my arguing about it with others will not change that fact, it will only serve as a tool of frustration. This is my faith, I am a FUNDIE and am now and always will be proud of the fact, that I do not water down, or compromise the word of God so that bible, or myself, could be more popular or accepted. Jesus was so unpopular and unaccepted that they eventually crucified him. This forum is constantly discussing tolerance, well except for us Christians, we and our closed minded beliefs are not to be tolerated, well folks this is our faith, if you are all as opened minded as you profess to be then open your minds to this, or leave your judgments regarding our faith at the door before entering YA. Christ is an experience not a story, no matter what you tell us you can not deny what we have experienced.

Answer 2

I know when I'm called a fundie that it is meant to be derogatory but I take it as a compliment. I've been called a freakin' Jesus freak also on occasion. Doesn't hurt my feelings at all.It does anger me just a little, I have to admit when these things come from those who profess to be Christians but not at all from unbelievers.It is our responsibility that others have all the information with which to make an informed decision to believe the Gospel or not. Their eternity is at stake.Keeping the Gospel to yourself is like having a cure for a deadly disease and not telling those who have the disease that it is available because you might offend them by offering it to them. Jesus told us we are to "go tell it on the mountains, over the hills and everywhere!"I know how you must feel knowing that your brother is lost. My dad was an atheist who was saved and baptized 4 days before passing this year. I want to say to you, NEVER give up. I would like to recommend a book that may help you talk to him. It's called What's So Great About Christianity by Dinesh D'souza. http://www.amazon.com/Whats-So-Great-About-Christianity/dp/1596985178/ref=sr_1_6/002-3203110-7268850?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1189677065&sr=1-6
But the answer is NO, it is not wrong to be a fundie. But I think you know that. God bless!!

Answer 3

maximum agnostics don't have a strict observance to any theistic doctrine, so are actually not fundies. Fundamentalism and agnosticism are in many situations diverse, frequently contradictory outlooks. If an agnostic is a fundamentalist, what they have self assurance might matter on what faith they have a fundamentalist physique of innovations to. ~

Answer 4

Thank you for reminding us that a fundamentalist commitment to living a Christ-centered life includes showing compassion for all people, especially the poor.

The problem many of us have with fundamentalist Christians is that your message of love and compassion is not what you often emphasize. It is the "my way is the only way" and "you're going to hell if you don't believe the right way" that gives you (and Jesus, for that matter) such a bad name.

I hope you will continue to share the Good News; I as a Christian also try to do this. Still, I think you will find that, if you present compassion to people, no matter their religion, sexual persuasion, etc., you will receive compassion in return. And if you present judgment and narrow-mindedness, those things will be returned to you also.

May God's peace and love guide you today. All the best.

Answer 5

Defending the faith is a calling we should keep fulfilling.But the problem is when a fundamentalist enters into or causes more fights and dividing brethren WHILE winning souls to Jesus much much less.

Sadly, that's the trend we see now with fighting fundamentalists. They're so involved with 'rebuking', 'scolding' and so called 'exposing' stuff while their church fellowship gets smaller and very few souls are won to the Lord and added to the church.

Answer 6

The good that you do, to most will be considered irrelevant. The nature of man is to want what they want, regardless of the outcome. If i want to see my porn, and you think it should not be in the public library's or the schools, you interfere with my 'pleasure' so anything that you do to help is overshadowed by the one thing you did against me. that is the natural way today. But as James said, REJOICE and count it all glad when you face persecution. For then you know you are on the right path. Seek only to hear, 'well done my good and faithful servant' from the only one who counts. The one who can destroy the soul as well as the body.


Run the good race, fight the good fight.

Answer 7

None of that stuff has anything to do with being a "fundie", that is just being a good Christian. "Fundies" and fundamentalism is often looked down upon because it is associated with overbearing, proselytizing self-righteousness, which nobody likes. As long as you are doing good and not judging others, you should be proud to be a Christian, "fundie" or not.

Answer 8

It's not that Christianity has been tried and been found wanting, it's that it has never been tried. What you just described is the Gospel that was handed down by the apostles. People who have no respect for others resort to name calling when they are apposed. That's what the term 'Fundie" means to me I mean disrespectful people call Christians that. Some people use this forum to get up on their band box and promote web sites not to answer the question.

Answer 9

There's nothing wrong with it. The problem with most of them, though, is:

1. They oppose it when the government tries to help less fortunate (they'd rather the money went to fight wars)

2. They use the government to get laws passed favorable to their religion and meddling in the lives of others.

Answer 10

Absolutely not. That is what God wishes we all did. Anyone who does less, may have a surprise when they stand before God thinking they are going into Heaven.