I’m so glad. I have friends who had a much different experience in their denomination of origin than I did, and than I see told by many, and I’m always glad to hear their stories.

Hallelujah! Here’s to proclaiming the power of redemption.

Thank-you for defining your interpretation of fundamentalism.
Here’s my definition of terms ~ Fundamentalism is a worldview characterized by the application of a strict literal interpretation of scriptures, dogmas, or ideologies, along with a strong emphasis on the importance of distinguishing who is in and who is out. An attitude of us against them. There tends to be an emphasis on a set concept of “purity”, and a desire to return to a previous ideal. There is a similarly strong sense of watchdogedness and strict rules to keep people from “straying.” Fundamentalism is often used in the context of religion to indicate an unwavering attachment to a set of irreducible and unchangeable beliefs. A sense of having everything figured out and no room for any other interpretation or viewpoint. A system that actually reduces people and their human embodiment and does harm to our souls. It relies heavily on law, forfeits grace, and abandons the overwhelming arcs of love and kindness carried throughout all of Scripture.

It helps to understand our experiences and viewpoints when we understand our definitions.

Thank you for being here!

I love and appreciate many things about the denomination I grew up in, but I also see so much that is narrowminded and fundamentalistic and falls away from Scripture and becomes about manipulation and power.

Amen, my friend!

Yes indeed! May your weekend be delightful!