In the comments on “fundamentalism defined”, a certain ambiguity in the FBFI definition was noted at this point:
3. Endeavors to practice Biblical conduct in all areas of his life.
A question could be raised here: “So exactly how does this aspect of the definition differentiate you fundamentalists from conservative evangelicals? Don’t they believe in practicing Biblical conduct in all areas of life also?”
In my reply, I noted that other phrases of the definition might more clearly differentiate a fundamentalist from a conservative evangelical. I am willing to concede that in many ways, conservative evangelicals agree with fundamentalism in terms of “Biblical conduct in all areas of life.”
I will also concede that the statement as it stands is pretty open-ended. Everyone thinks that the way they apply the Bible to their life is the ‘Biblical’ way.
However, let’s be really clear… Fundamentalists are not vague and uncertain about what they believe to be biblical conduct.
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