Fundamentalism
The Time Has Come
I normally don’t focus much on what is happening in US Fundamentalism here. But you’d have to be asleep or seriously disconnected with the blogosphere to have missed the current ruckus over Danny Sweatt’s message at the recent meeting of the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship International. Let me start by saying that I have deep love [...]
Those Rigid Literalists
Two weeks ago, I addressed the question of why they think we’re dangerous (and why they might be right). My conclusion was that fundamentalism is not dangerous except in two cases: When we have an unholy book. When we interpret a holy book improperly. Well, we can be sure that as Christian fundamentalists, we have [...]
Why they think we’re dangerous (and why they might be right)
The word “fundamentalist” tends to invoke fear and disdain in modern Australian culture. To be labeled a fundamentalist is to wear a stain, to be marked as intellectually inferior and a menace to society. In short, society thinks we’re dangerous. But why? Probably the biggest reason modern society believes we’re dangerous is because we are [...]
Missional Fundamentalists?
“The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” This oft-quoted and helpful mantra raises the question of what is “the main thing”? I think I’m fairly safe to say the typical Independent Baptist answer is “missions.” Though it might be surprising to some, Bill Hybels and Rick Warren were not really [...]
Fundamentalism: Defining a Movement
This post was originally written and posted in 2005. Due to the controversy it caused it was removed a short time later. I post it again at this time because I believe the issues at stake are worth having controversy about. I trust it will be helpful to some. What is Fundamentalism? Some think Fundamentalism [...]
Some Grace on Race
Some of you may be aware that BJU have now publicly apologised for their previous position on inter-racial dating, and the non-admission of African-American students until 1971. The inter-racial dating ban was in fact officially dropped a few years ago in March 2000. The statement addresses the Scriptural basis for the apology. Obviously there will [...]
Why I Still Log on to Givemetruth.net
The article following (in the next post) was originally published on InFocus (back when it was called the “Fundamentalist Resource Centre”) back in July 2005. It’s been a while, but I think it still applies today. These are exciting days to be a Fundamentalist in Australia. God is doing amazing things in churches across the [...]
In Defence of Militancy
By David Doran Recent proposals about the nature of Fundamentalism are stirring lively debate. While I have heard of no bloodshed, I am certain that quite a few blood pressures have risen with the discussions. A key term that seems to surface regularly, at least in the discussions to which I have been privy, is [...]
With Regard to Essential Doctrines
By Charles Spurgeon The tree can do without some of its branches, though the loss of them might be an injury; but it cannot live at all without its roots: the roots are essential; take those away, and the plant must wither. And thus my dear friends, there are things essential in the Christian religion. [...]
Pitfalls to Avoid in Our Baptist Vision
By Jason Harris Recent years have seen a growing awareness among Independent Baptists in Australia of our responsibility to reach out, not only to the spiritual needs of those around us, but also to their physical needs. Several organisations which promotes such causes have sprung up and gained support within the movement. Let me make [...]
What is Fundamentalism? Part Two
By Larry Rogier This article is being continued from part one. A fundamentalist is secondly committed to the honor of and defense of those doctrines, through teaching, confrontation and exposure of false doctrine, and separation if need be. The Bible commands that we separate from those who teach falsely””contrary to what we have learned in [...]
What is Fundamentalism? Part One
By Larry Rogier The identity of fundamentalism is a continuous challenge. One does not read very much about the topic without realizing that fundamentalism is somewhat like good food… it means different things to different people. Several weeks ago, a blog that I read from time to time had an entry about Fundamentalists in the [...]
