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| − | '''Fundamentalism''' | + | '''Fundamentalism''' is a movement which began within [[Protestant]] [[Christianity]] in the late [[19th century]] in opposition to the emergence of [[modernism]] within several denominations. The term itself was popularized by [[R.A. Torrey]] when he published his book ''The Fundamentals'' in 1917. Fundamentalism stresses several points: |
* The inerrancy of the [[Bible]] | * The inerrancy of the [[Bible]] | ||
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* The literal nature of the Biblical accounts of Christ's miracles, the [[Creation]] account in Genesis, and so on | * The literal nature of the Biblical accounts of Christ's miracles, the [[Creation]] account in Genesis, and so on | ||
| − | Fundamentalism held to these points in opposition to such trends as [[higher criticism]] and the increasing acceptance of [[Darwinism]], which | + | Fundamentalism held to these points in opposition to such trends as [[higher criticism]] and the increasing acceptance of [[Darwinism]], which were popular among modernists. Fundamentalist movements were found in most Protestant denominations by the early [[20th century]], with the debate between fundamentalists and modernists especially strong in [[Presbyterian]] and [[Baptist]] churches. The term fundamentalism would later come to be closely associated with [[dispensationalist]] beliefs, belief in the impending Second Coming of Christ, and with [[Evangelical]] Christianity in general. |
| − | Today the term | + | Today the term is used by the liberal media to mean any philosophy which stresses strict, and literal adherence to a set of basic principles, and is used to describe this within any religion, not just Christianity. For example the terms "fundamentalist Muslim" and "fundamentalist Hindu" are frequently used. Typically the reference is to religious fundamentalism though can have a secular meaning. |
[[Category: Religion]] | [[Category: Religion]] | ||
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Revision as of 04:44, July 13, 2007
Fundamentalism is a movement which began within Protestant Christianity in the late 19th century in opposition to the emergence of modernism within several denominations. The term itself was popularized by R.A. Torrey when he published his book The Fundamentals in 1917. Fundamentalism stresses several points:
- The inerrancy of the Bible
- The Virgin Birth of Christ
- The bodily resurrection of Christ
- The substitutionary atonement of Christ on the cross
- The literal nature of the Biblical accounts of Christ's miracles, the Creation account in Genesis, and so on
Fundamentalism held to these points in opposition to such trends as higher criticism and the increasing acceptance of Darwinism, which were popular among modernists. Fundamentalist movements were found in most Protestant denominations by the early 20th century, with the debate between fundamentalists and modernists especially strong in Presbyterian and Baptist churches. The term fundamentalism would later come to be closely associated with dispensationalist beliefs, belief in the impending Second Coming of Christ, and with Evangelical Christianity in general.
Today the term is used by the liberal media to mean any philosophy which stresses strict, and literal adherence to a set of basic principles, and is used to describe this within any religion, not just Christianity. For example the terms "fundamentalist Muslim" and "fundamentalist Hindu" are frequently used. Typically the reference is to religious fundamentalism though can have a secular meaning.