Evangelicals v fundamentalists
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Hmm will attempt to answer though can't say my answers are the exact ones you are looking for!
1. evangelicals are christians, though fundamentalists can be of any religion. Fundamentalists want to really stick to the letter or rule book of whatever their religion is, and often very legalistic. Eg Islamic fundamentalists. Christian fundamentalists tend to be very strict in their interpretation of scripture.
2. Again evangelising is telling the gospel, whereas proselytizing can be trying to convert people and it can be any religion.
3. I would say evengelical Christians are not that much different from 'regular' Christians but they may have a gift for evangelising or do more mission work than others.
1. evangelicals are christians, though fundamentalists can be of any religion. Fundamentalists want to really stick to the letter or rule book of whatever their religion is, and often very legalistic. Eg Islamic fundamentalists. Christian fundamentalists tend to be very strict in their interpretation of scripture.
2. Again evangelising is telling the gospel, whereas proselytizing can be trying to convert people and it can be any religion.
3. I would say evengelical Christians are not that much different from 'regular' Christians but they may have a gift for evangelising or do more mission work than others.
Just about any responce given will be argued as it really comes down to opinions.
1. Evangelicals celebrate Christian liberty; fundamentalists restrict it.
Evangelicals are not likely to indiscriminately classify dancing, drinking alcohol, contemporary music, or movies as sinful.
Fundamentalists tend to consider all of these and more as unacceptable and compromise with the world.
IMHO, a “fundamentalist” can also just refer to those who believe the basic tenants of Christianity.
A. Salvation is by Jesus Christ alone.
B. The Bible is the Literal Word of God.
C. Jesus is God in the flesh.
D. Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary.
E. Jesus died and rose from the dead on the 3rd day.
F. Jesus is coming again....etc.
2. Evangelicals treat secondary doctrines with more charity; fundamentalists treat almost all issues as essential.
Evangelicals usually allow for disagreement on questions like election, free will, modes of baptism, eternal security, spiritual gifts, styles of music and church services, etc. Evangelicals are charitable to those who disagree on such issues and will often cooperate with them for the Gospel. Fundamentalists often are quite strict on these matters, setting up stuff like the timing of the Rapture or the rejection of Calvinism as if they could make or break true Christianity.
3. Evangelicals believe in God’s wrath; fundamentalists obsess over it.
Both are born again believers but come to the same place from different directions IMO.
Now you asked...........
" What is the difference between evangelizing and proselytizing?"
"Evangelizing" would be better said as "Soul Winning." That is telling the lost man the gospel and that man accepting Christ as Saviour.
"Proselytizing" is the act of trying to persuade someone to leave the church he is attending and come to the one you are attending.
You asked.........
"What is the difference between an evangelical and a "regular" Christian?"
ME! I am a REGULAR Christian! (48 R)
Again........only opinions!
Great questions!
Evangelicals and Fundamentalists both would agree on the cardinal Core doctrines and theology of the Bible, but E tend to be much more involved into reaching out into the culture and the community, while F tend to stay isolated , and many tend to be KJVO, while E open to Modern versions
E and P pretty much same thing, just P used more as a derogatory term used by say Jews and Cultists when trying to get them the Gospel
Evangelical tend to hold to scriptures as the infallible and inspired revelation of God, hold to core truths and strong on not watering them down to accommodate culture and society
Many IFB for example tend to be Kjvo, and they would really stress convictions and preferences as getting elevated by them to primary issues top separate over!
The F approach to practicing separation another big difference
There are some good churches of IFB. but have to make sure are not kjvo or are real sticklers for keeping the rules and regulations!
And that is the rub. Rules and regulations smack of keeping the law....doing works.
Yes, and also can become quite judgemental, as what they see as being black and white many times will fall under preferences and convictions!
Unfortunately, in the U.S. the term 'Evangelical' has been co-opted by the political right, which seems to think they own 'Evangelical' Christians, in much the same way as the political left seem to think they own minorities, or at least their votes.
The result does serves neither Christians of any stripe (or their Lord), nor minorities, nor political discourse.
The result does serves neither Christians of any stripe (or their Lord), nor minorities, nor political discourse.
not the case in NZ
Most people don't particularly care who you vote for as there are many parties and its your own choice (not predicated on who you are) although Maori do get a special vote, but those contesting the Maori seat don't need to be Maori or a particular party.
Some parties do say they are Christian, but doesn't necessarily mean all Christians are actually going to vote for them.
I think in the US evangelical and fundamentalists are terms bandied about more often, but in NZ you just say you are Christian and people generally have an idea of who you believe in. i.e Jesus Christ.
Although the Mormons do confuse people. They can't be said to be evangelical, even though they deliberately send out their 18 year old boys wearing badges to protelyse door to door.
The "christian right" would actually those of us who uphold the doctrines and theology of the bible, and not be catering to culture and society and trying to "accommodate" them!
I think you being a bit naive.
Many political parties just want the votes of the majority, so say things that will appeal to the majority esp the ones that have money. So they may mix in a little religion with their policies, if the religion is the majority of the population.
I agree. They do not have any wiggel room.
Agreed!
That is true IMO!
the IFB is just a church name ... it has no more authority than any other born again Christian ..i fear as to often people tend to get more wrapped up in church names. i have a friend i use to work with. he is i f b .i been to his church for camp meetings they dont seem to be to willing .for outsiders but mostly all this depends on the church. a IFB in a city about 30 miles from me are not like the one my buddy attends.
in fact the church my buddy attends considers the other ifb Liberal .
here is MY POINT i have been in southern Baptist Churches as a general Baptist . its like o your different . we take names and worship them...
my self i dont care what flavor denom you are .just dont try to tell me your more right than i am.
I must apologize to the Christian Forum Site & its members.
I regret turning the thread towards political aspects.
It may be an aspect of the political and social acrimony pervading social and political discussions in this country that places unfortunate extraneous meaning to words like 'Evangelical'.
My intent was to point out that meaning of 'Evangelical' has shifted in the minds of many from a religious term related to spreading the gospel to a social/political term manipulated by party politics.
Whether or not my intent was justified, I should not have turned this thread in that direction.
I regret turning the thread towards political aspects.
It may be an aspect of the political and social acrimony pervading social and political discussions in this country that places unfortunate extraneous meaning to words like 'Evangelical'.
My intent was to point out that meaning of 'Evangelical' has shifted in the minds of many from a religious term related to spreading the gospel to a social/political term manipulated by party politics.
Whether or not my intent was justified, I should not have turned this thread in that direction.
Evangelism simply means spreading the gospel. It's a biblical term.
Eg 2 Timothy 4:5
King James Bible
But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
Fundamentalism is something else and is not particularly biblical though they claim to interpret scripture or whatever book they deem holy extremely literally. I mentioned Mormons, well they also have fundamentalism in their religion. i.e FLDS practices polygamy. Apparently it's because Jacob had 2 wives and 2 concubines..?!
FLDS stands for Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints.
Yea not sure why they are 'Latter Day' saints...as opposed to what...Early Day saints?
Eg 2 Timothy 4:5
King James Bible
But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
Fundamentalism is something else and is not particularly biblical though they claim to interpret scripture or whatever book they deem holy extremely literally. I mentioned Mormons, well they also have fundamentalism in their religion. i.e FLDS practices polygamy. Apparently it's because Jacob had 2 wives and 2 concubines..?!
FLDS stands for Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints.
Yea not sure why they are 'Latter Day' saints...as opposed to what...Early Day saints?
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