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?No - some are, although in my opinion they are mistaken. This is a political issue, and Christians can differ on political issues and still be Christian.
It depends what you mean. If you mean their pesonalities, then it can differ, but most true Christians are kind-hearted.
Yes, Mormonism is a restoration of original Christianity. Mormons (Latter-day Saints) believe in much of what other mainstream Christians believe, and -- like all denominations -- also have beliefs that differ from the teachings of other Christians. See related links, below, for additional information.
Mormons believe in God as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, but also believe in the concept of eternal progression and that humans can become like God. This differs from other Christian denominations that generally do not believe in the idea of humans becoming gods.
Christians are members of the religion called Christianity - that is they follow Jesus Christ as God incarnate, worship him as God the Son, and regard Jesus as one of the three persons of a trinitarian ("3 in one") God, One God yet Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Christianity is split into different 'denominations' - groups of Christians that differ slightly. They may have very slightly different beliefs about minor things (for example, Catholics believe in praying to saints but others do not) but overall the major christian beliefs across the denominations are the same. The main differences between denominations is in their style of worship and the way the groups are organised - for example, Baptists baptise by fully immersing the new Christian, whereas Anglicans tend to sprinkle water on the head instead. Among the different denominations are Roman Catholics, Baptists, Methodists and many more. The Anglican Church (which originated as the Church of England) in America is called the Episcopalian Church. So this Church is a mamber of the 'Anglican' group of churches worldwide, and is a Christian Church much in the same way as catholics, Baptists and so on are Christian Churches.
Biblical Unitarians believe in the oneness of God and the humanity of Jesus, rejecting the traditional Christian doctrine of the Trinity. They emphasize the importance of following the teachings of Jesus as found in the Bible. This differs from other Christian denominations that adhere to the doctrine of the Trinity, which teaches that God exists as three persons in one essence.
Protestants generally have fewer sacraments than other Christian denominations, typically recognizing only two: baptism and communion. These sacraments are seen as symbolic acts of faith rather than channels of divine grace, as in some other denominations. Protestants also tend to have a more flexible and varied understanding of sacraments compared to the more rigid and defined views found in some other Christian traditions.
Jesus was born and raised as a Jew but followers of his teachings (which differ from Judaism) called themselves Christians (Followers of Christ).
The Majority of people in Ethiopia are Christian, and their Christian denomination is native to Ethiopia, as opposed to the European Christian denominations brought to East Africa by their Missionaries.
Christian Humanism differed because it was more religious about just one religion, and in Italy, they had a lot more culture
The meaning of the word "pagan" has slipped from meaning "outside" to "from the country" to "not Christian". When people describe a religion as pagan these days they usually mean that it is a religion other than Christianity, or their form of it. What God's view is of non-Christian people, is a matter on which Christians and non-Christians are likely to differ.
Jehovah's Witnesses believe that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ and following his teachings. They believe that only a limited number of people will be saved and go to heaven, while the majority will live on a paradise Earth. This differs from other Christian denominations, which generally believe in the possibility of salvation for all believers and emphasize the importance of faith and good works.