When and why in American history did reverence for the free market become caught up with christian fundamentalism? Was it a reaction to the coupling of atheism and communism or what?
posted by beerbajay on Oct 5, 2009 - 24 answers

I have been struggling for several years how to reconcile Christianity, especially the sect in which I was raised, with the analytic portion of my mind. I realize that I can't. Now the question is, how to broach the subject with my fundamentalist parents, who I am dependent on? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 16, 2009 - 42 answers

What is the difference of belief system between conservative Christianity, evangical Christianity, and fundamentalism?
posted by snap_dragon on Aug 16, 2008 - 26 answers

How can I help a friend who is leaving a fundamentalist Christian church? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 2, 2007 - 38 answers

Where can I find serious religious debate/discussion? I'm looking for a place to read and maybe discuss religious views (primarily Christian-based) that don't constantly delve into ranting and/or idiocy. [more inside]
posted by bluejayk on Oct 26, 2006 - 21 answers

Is there some reason that christians support Israel? I was browsing the Rapture Ready message boards, and while I realize they are a bit of a fringe, they seem to be fanatically pro-israel (see this signature), and that sentiment seems to be echoed amongst many other christians I know. I would have figured christians to be mildy anti-israel, as it's inhabitants sort of shunned their prophet/savior. What gives?
posted by phrontist on Jul 20, 2006 - 40 answers

Regression Filter: For my undergraduate thesis, I am working on determining economic and social determinants of christian fundamentalism. I am having some trouble analyzing the orbit probit regressions that I am running. [more inside]
posted by stratastar on Apr 7, 2005 - 7 answers

Born again, fundies, whatever you call them, we've all encountered them. Has anyone out there come across any of them that have gone the other way? From fundie to, um, not fundie? More inside. [more inside]
posted by yoga on Feb 9, 2004 - 39 answers