Fundamentalism Fueld by Big Oil?

[ptwild]

I am in no way endorsing the views or opinions expressed in this article. Do any of you have any more info to offer on this subject?

http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/fundamentalism-began-as-a-reaction-to-modernism/Content?oid=1634779

[Psalms18_28]

The world and the people in it are not worth saving>>>>> That's not true, they need to hear the gospel. Even with that, we would help them if they need it. People tend to forget that Christian believe in the good servitude. Other than that, there is not much we can do to stop the glOBal crisis even if everyone did pitch in, some things are just out of hands. Death is everywhere.

But it is not as if we aren't doing anything about it. Most christian are doing their part on recycling and saving electrity, and such (they can be the most natural living type of people). Just that these people want us to believe what they believe.

[Psalms18_28]

true fundmental would avoid the world, power, greed, and wealth. Why do you think some of us fuss at some people for overworking for money instead of spending time with family?

[kevinmiller]

I think on some things he is wrong and on a few things he is right.

[trc123]

An interesting read, mixing some truth with some false information. I have a reprint edition of "The Fundamentals" as edited by R.A. Torrey and for the most part they are excellent writings based mostly on Scripture (although of course there is commentary and the various authors slant on things).

The article of this piece gives more attention than do actual Fundamental Baptists to end time/rapture teachings as being the largest percentage of Bible teaching that they concentrate on. In my 30+ years as being a born-again IFB associated person, I don't see that lopsided a concentration. I believe most IFB'ers are much more balanced in their teaching of the Scriptures and far more concerned for their fellow man than the author gives credit.

Just a few of my thoughts...........

[kevinmiller]

I think the idea that the earth is going to be gone anyway so why worry about it is very prevalent amongst many.

[Revelation3:20]

For the most part he isn't speaking of IFB's like us he is speaking of what is generally called "evangelicals". Even so the article was off base.

[kevinmiller]

Yeah, I was surprised that he was calling any conservative Christian a fundamentalist, which I thought was really off-base myself.

[HappyChristian]

Oh, brother.

[Psalms18_28]

yes, most people equal fundamental = conservative republicans

[JerryNumbers]

Doesn't most liberal minds think that Christian = fundamental.

You know, they consider Rick Warren very conservative.

[Psalms18_28]

I thought of something. Some people used to blame the Jews for being greedy too (some still do). This type of attitude is not good. But the blame game will always exist no matter what religion the person is.

[JerryNumbers]

Everyone, or should I at least say lots of people, love to blame someone else for their difficulties and or prOBlems and troubles, it started out in the Garden that way, and its still that way and I believe it will stay that way.

Them when it comes to money, with most people lust and greed take over.

For this there is only one cure, its at the Cross.

As for the Jews, like all other group of people, I feel sure there be both good one, and bad ones.

[1John2:15-17]

Doesn't most liberal minds think that Christian = fundamental.

You know, they consider Rick Warren very conservative.

Rick Warren conservative? That's a good one.

[JerryNumbers]

There also be many who thinks James Dotson is very conservative.

Wish I had save and article that Rick Warren wrote a year or so back, in it he stated the conservative Fundamental Christians in America are just as dangerous as the Fundamental Muslims.

Rick Warren Predicts Christian Fundamentalism
To Be Enemy of 21st Century!

Rick Warren: Fundamentalist Christians Don't Listen

And to think, he wants to be Americas pastor, while many thinks he is just what we need.