| − | '''Fundamentalism''', as a religious movement, began in the early 20th century. Many [[Evangelical Christians]], including [[Southern Baptist Convention|Southern Baptists]], have adopted its principled political positions and key theological elements. It is a tendency found in numerous churches, but it is not an organized movement and has no national body or universally agreed-upon statement. By extension, scholars have identified fundamentalist tendencies in non-Christian religions. The word is often used by [[liberals]] as a pejorative term directed against any [[conservative]] movement within Protestant Christianity. | + | '''Fundamentalism''', as a religious movement, began in the early 20th century. Many [[Evangelical Christians]], including [[Southern Baptist Convention|Southern Baptists]], have adopted its principled political positions and key theological elements. The name comes from a series of pamphlets entitled ''The Fundamentals'' (1910-1915). It is a tendency found in numerous churches, but it is not an organized movement and has no national body or universally agreed-upon statement. By extension, scholars have identified fundamentalist tendencies in non-Christian religions. The word is often used by [[liberals]] as a pejorative term directed against any [[conservative]] movement within Protestant Christianity. |