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By any other name? 'Fundamentalist' and 'evangelical' as terms of public discourse
Dr Christopher Watkin, March 2008
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Whatever the words ‘fundamentalist’ and ‘evangelical’ may once have meant, their current use in public discourse is largely negative, save notable references to ‘evangelical social action’. Any adequate response to this situation must include a recognition of the different historical provenances of the two terms, and an understanding of their current public usage. If the term ‘evangelical’ is to be saved, evangelicals must act now, firstly, to reinforce public understanding of their positive contribution to society and, secondly, to re-articulate flexibly their beliefs in ways that communicate effectively in the public sphere.
Category: Cambridge Papers
Keywords: Christianity & Religion, Worldviews & Culture
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