Christian Fundamentalists

Following the thread of my last two blogs, I looked at Christian Fundamentalists. This began with Protestants in 19th & 20th C Britain & America.They are conservative & evangelical Christians such as Baptists, Wesleyans & Pentecostal Christians. A Christian is classified as a radical fundamentalist if they believe in the literal interpretation of the Bible - Biblical inerrancy - the Bible is without error or fault. It is the original text, perfectly preserved through time.The word of God. Also if they hold views against sexual permissiveness, homosexuality, abortion on demand, or any views which are politically incorrect. Like other religious fundamentalists, the views are extreme rather than liberal.They are  followers of Christ. The fundamental Christian believes in the experience of the "new birth" which occurs when faith is placed in Christ as Savior and Lord. These Christians are uncompromising, conservative and take their beliefs to the maximum — exactly how every believer should live. 

However because of recent, increased activism by some identified as fundamentalists, who have promoted unethical actions such as violence against abortion clinics, doctors etc, some people believe that fundamentalism has been redefined. It has evolved into a form of extremism, with views too radical for the balanced Christian. (para' Dale Robbins).

http://www.bible.ca/cr-independant-fundamental-%28IFCA%29.htm  This link should open a website if pasted into the top address bar.  

Creationism is the belief that the Universe and living organisms originate "from specific acts of divine creation. For young Earth creationists, this includes a literalistic reading of the Book of Genesis and the rejection of evolution. (Wikipedia).


Mormons believe that conventional Christian churches have lost the authority of God. They believe that conventional Christian beliefs are a mixture of the truth and of errors that have been added over the centuries.

Mormonism, the principal branch of the Latter Day Saint movement of Restorationist Christianity, which began with the visions of Joseph Smith  in New York during the 1820s. After Smith's death in 1844, the Mormons followed Brigham Young. Mormons dedicate large amounts of time and resources to serving in their church, and many young Mormons choose to serve a full-time proselytizing mission. Mormons have a health code that eschews alcoholic beverages, tobacco, coffee, tea, and other addictive substances. They tend to be very family-oriented, and have strong connections across generations and with extended family, reflective of their belief that families can be sealed together beyond death and throughout eternity. Mormons also have a strict law of chastity, requiring abstention from sexual relations outside of opposite-sex marriage and strict fidelity within marriage.
Mormons self-identify as Christian, though some of their beliefs differ from mainstream Christianity. Mormons believe in the Bible, as well as other books of scripture, such as the Book of Mormon. They have a unique view of cosmology, and believe that all people are spirit-children of God. Mormons believe that returning to God requires following the example of Jesus Christ, and accepting his atonement through ordinances such as baptism. They believe that Christ's church was restored through Joseph Smith, and is guided by living prophets and apostles. Central to Mormon faith is the belief that God speaks to his children and answers their prayers. (Wikipedia).

My main concern about Christian fundamentalists is the extent to which they interfere in politics, particularly in America. They tend to be wealthy churches who can pay for lobbyists at the highest level. I recently spoke to someone who had travelled across the huge farm belt in America & what had impacted on her was the enormous numbers of churches in uninhabited areas where no other buildings could be seen.

The influence of these churches in America is in complete contrast to the UK. Long may that situation continue.