What is a fundamentalist Christian?

[_Sam Harris]

What is a fundamentalist Christian? I'm sure a consensus can be found here.

Do fundie Christians like gay people?
Do fundie Christians admit that the Bible has errors in it?
Do fundie Christians think Catholics are Christian?
Do fundie Christians think that non-Christians will see God?
How often do you think a fundie Christian goes to church?
How much do they participate in religious activities?
How often does a fundie Christian read his or her Bible? (we won't get into interpretation)

[_The Nehor]

What is a fundamentalist Christian? I'm sure a consensus can be found here.

Do fundie Christians like gay people?
Do fundie Christians admit that the Bible has errors in it?
Do fundie Christians think Catholics are Christian?
Do fundie Christians think that non-Christians will see God?
How often do you think a fundie Christian goes to church?
How much do they participate in religious activities?
How often does a fundie Christian read his or her Bible? (we won't get into interpretation)

No.
No.
No.
Yes, but only to be told that they are not found in the Book of Life and then thrown into hell.
2-3 times a month.
When they want to.
When they need to, probably not much more often then that. Most can quote a few verses but that's about it.

This is horribly stereotypical of course.

[_Mudcat]

This is horribly stereotypical of course.

Very horribly stereotypical.

[_John Larsen]

I think a fundamentalist is someone who:
1. Believes things used to be a certain way.
2. Believes we should return to that certain way.

The problem is their theory about how things used to be is almost always wrong.

[_msnobody]

What is a fundamentalist Christian? I'm sure a consensus can be found here.

Do fundie Christians like gay people?
Do fundie Christians admit that the Bible has errors in it?
Do fundie Christians think Catholics are Christian?
Do fundie Christians think that non-Christians will see God?
How often do you think a fundie Christian goes to church?
How much do they participate in religious activities?
How often does a fundie Christian read his or her Bible? (we won't get into interpretation)

I can only speak for myself. I'm sure I'd probably be deemed a fundy (sp?) Christian by most on the board.

Sure. Don't necessarily approve of the lifestyle choice though. I believe homosexuality is a sin.

Inerrency

Not if they are relying upon their behavior to merit God's favor

I do think non-Christians will be judged, but not sure if they will see God as sin cannot dwell in His holy presence

I think it varies per individual. I go most Sundays.

Participation in activities varies as well.

Bible reading varies too. Since I stopped going to a Bible study I was going to where I was reading daily, I haven't read very much lately. Now, that is reading outside of church or Bible study. Weekly reading in Sunday school.

[_krose]

I would say that a fundamentalist of any religion is one who adheres to their religion the way they believe it was at its founding. That includes following and enforcing the 'old ways.' For Christians and Muslims, it means a literal interpretation of the Bible and Quran. For LDS, it means following the practices of Joseph's original church, including polygyny and the old-style, long underwear.

[_The Nehor]

This is horribly stereotypical of course.

Very horribly stereotypical.

Well, I decided when I started to base my fundamentalist Christian in this example on Jack Chick simply for entertainment value.

[_Mudcat]

Well, I decided when I started to base my fundamentalist Christian in this example on Jack Chick simply for entertainment value.

Oh...well that explains everything.

now...@ Sam Harris

What is a fundamentalist Christian? I'm sure a consensus can be found here.

in my opinion, a fundie believes Virgin Birth, Sola Scriptura, inerrancy, Christ will return and some more things I can't think of right now.

Do fundie Christians like gay people?

Outside of the homophobes, the answer is yes. Fundies love gays, alkis, druggies, hookers, etc.. they want them to be saved and repent of their sins. For those gays, alkis, hookers, druggies, etc... that claim Christ.... fundies want them to repent and stop sinning too.

Do fundie Christians admit that the Bible has errors in it?

Possibly in translation from manuscript to English...but other than that, no way.

Do fundie Christians think Catholics are Christian?

Depends on the fundie you meet. A few say the good ones will, some say maybe some will, most say nope. The view the RCC much as they do the CoJCoLDS. Just another heretical institution.

Do fundie Christians think that non-Christians will see God?

That would depend on if God throws unregenerate non-Christians in the lake of fire face first. If he does, then I don't think so.
However, if he throws them in back first or perhaps in some kind of boomerang type throwing motion, then the odds are better, but I still don't know.

How often do you think a fundie Christian goes to church?

A lot

How much do they participate in religious activities?

A lot

How often does a fundie Christian read his or her Bible? (we won't get into interpretation)

A lot