Fundamentalism (Press, 19 July 1986)
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Summary: Fundamentalism (Press, 19 July 1986)
Wayne Rissman expresses his thoughts on an article by Professor Barr published on 15 July 1986. He notes that while traditional churches have seen a decline in followers, fundamentalist churches are experiencing growth. Rissman questions whether this decline results from the traditional church's compromises, which he believes have eroded its authority and power. He argues that any church that endorses practices such as sodomy or denies core tenets like the virgin birth and resurrection, as well as the authority of the Bible, has been misled. He emphasizes that human intellect often seeks to reinterpret Biblical truths, leading to deception. Rissman concludes that, in contrast to fallible human understanding, the Bible remains uncompromising and unchanging, asserting that fundamentalism will strengthen as societal values decline.
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