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Who or what are Fundamentalist Christians and how do they differ from other Christian denominations?
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The term "fundamentalist" comes from the term "fundamentalism," which in turn derives from "fundamental." Originally the term referred to the "Five Fundamentals" that some Presbyterian churches claimed were of vital importance; see the Related Link "Wikipedia: Fundamentalist-Modernist Controversy" for more information on the history of this.
In general today, a "fundamentalist" is considered to be, among other things, a Biblical literalist, i.e. one who believes that much, if not all, of The Bible can and should be taken literally, rather than figuratively or symbolically. See the Related Link "Answers.com: Fundamentalism" for more information on the term, including the derogatory implications often associated with it.
As for how fundamentalism differs from non-fundamentalism, often called "liberalism" in church circles, the answer is sometimes hard to see, as one person's "fundamentalist" can be another's "liberal."
answerBased on the answer above, I would surmise that within a denomination, some member would be a fundamentalist and some would be a liberal depending on their understanding of the bible and degree of zealousness. correct?Wiki User
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