Faith & Fundamentalism: Navigating Rigid Religion with Grace and Truth

#19 Religious fundamentalism is often associated with rigid beliefs, sharp boundaries, and a no-compromise attitude—but is that what Jesus called us to? In this episode of Uncomfortable Conversations for Christians, Paul Basden explores the roots of Christian fundamentalism, why it resonates with so many believers, and where it can fall short of Jesus' example of love and grace.

Key Takeaways:

✅ The historical and theological origins of Christian fundamentalism
✅ Why fundamentalism often leads to exclusion and division
✅ Jesus' and Paul’s warnings against legalism (Matthew 23:4, 1 Timothy 6:4-5)
✅ How to disagree with fundamentalists without dehumanizing them (Colossians 3:13)
✅ A call to live out faith with conviction and compassion

This episode challenges us to reflect on how we engage with those who hold rigid views—do we meet them with love, or with judgment of our own? Whether you’ve wrestled with fundamentalist thinking or simply want to have better conversations across theological divides, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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