Fundamental Baptist's

I grew up in the Baptist church. I'm curious, what constitutes a "fundamentalist" Baptist?

im my upbringing as a preachers daughter it constituted of wearing culottes....which means NO PANTS!! at all....only dresses for the girlsno makeup or at least very slight homemade bathing suits.....you wouldnt wear a regular bathing suit its a bit too revealing....get the point?strict?thats why i rebelled quit frankly.....im grateful for the heritage of the BIBLE but i think the "legalist" things were way over board......i do prefer a baptist theology mind you over others....but i will never be like i was growing up......i wear pants and its just crazy how "legalistic" fundamentals aretheology wise i will get a constitution if you lifeyou would know if you were raised Baptist im sure ..pretty much the same just wayyyyyy more strict in alot of ways

Being of a 'raised' in a 'fundamental baptist' environment, I would also add that most border on the verge of being 'cults'.

i wasnt going to say anything but you know i think your right to a degree......its just way to strict....wearing pants??????come on! bible talks about being modest....not about "not" wearing pants....!thats being up with the amish for cryin out loud! no offence to the amish or fundamental baptist....its just that i dont agree with certain things....plus i dont want to turn this ladies post into a debate.....someone asked the question so i answered

You know it isn't about the way you dress or not "wearing make-up". Our church most women wear make-up. Most women do not wear slacks BUT some do and they are are just as sweet and so not judged and not considered any less of a blessing to the church. It is about a way of life and serving God. More value with this group of baptists seems to be put into FAMILY and child upbringing that is suited to me and the way I perfer to serve God. I assure you that serving God is not "cultish".

Longingtomeetyou it is all about "interpretation". The Bible speaks of women not dressing in men's clothes. If you interpret pants/slacks/jeans etc. to be "men's clothes" then women can't wear anything with "legs"! Of course, at that time and in that area most men wore loose tunics, robes and cloaks -- but fundamentalists are very good at ignoring facts that don't fit their views. And everyone - no flames! I was a Baptist for 51 years. Four years ago the Baptist church we had attended regularly for a lifetime said, it was GOOD that my daughter did not have an abortion, it was GOOD that she chose to keep and raise the baby rather than make an adoption plan -- but REFUSED to allow the baby (4 months old) to be dedicated because the mother was unwed. That's Baptist logic!

I grew up and around one of the largest 'Fundamental Baptist' chruches in the country (Hint: it was in Indiana).I considered them a 'quasi-cult' because they worshiped the Man and the Numbers more then the Lord. I know that is my opinion, but I was very close to the interworkings of the church and have too many stories.Yes serving God is not 'cultish'. But, the manner in which it is claimed to be done comes very close.While I still lean toward the general 'Baptist' theology, I do not attend a Baptist church. I attend a 'Bible' church that is about the same congregation size and where I grew up. They have a greater passion to the development of believers and serving the community then any 'fundamental Baptist' group that I have known.In short, the 'Fundamental Baptist' scare me more that any David Koresh (sp?) or Jim Jones!

no dedication???oh mythat child is Gods ....interesting what you said about the clothes:arrow:

im glad your daughter kept her baby honhows the babe doing

I want to let you know there is another fundamental baptist here.

I gave birth sometime ago. I have not been to this thread in quite some time. I want to add though how very sorry I am about those that decided to reply and attack the way I choose to serve God. Obviously I was dealing with trying to find adoptive parents. This for me was not a great site personally to support my choice. I would encourage any birth Mom to stand strong on her desires for an adoptive family. I am perosnally not at all bothered by the statements made they had no effect on me whatsoever however for another birthmom they may have.. I was offered no support but told my religion was culitsh it was compared with David Koresh and Jim Jones. People responsbible for many tragic and horrifying events in our history. In the future I would encourage anyone dealing with adoption to be supportive of the birthmom instead of attacking her personally. You don't have to like her religion but don't stand so judgemental about it. Or certain qualities she is looking for in AP's without being asked why or questioned and given grief about it.. This was NOT a thread about my relgion or a place to say how you felt it was cultish but an adoption forum. I just wanted you to remember that in the future. Peace to you and yours...

Mom to Four Angels---I hadn't posted on this thread in a while....but I wanted to say I totally agree with you. I think it really depends on the church you are attending....I in no way feel our church is like a "cult". It is the most loving, unconditional place that I feel totally accepted into....wearing pants or not!It is more about the fundamental truths presented in the bible. I know everyone has their own opininions and experiences. I just wanted to put in my two cents.I attend the church to worship and serve.....without thought of "getting" anything in return. And the blessings God has given my family over the years, including the strength to endure the adoption journey......has been amazing.God bless.

im sry hon i see your a birthmomi never meant to be offensive and if i was im sorry please forgive mei was raised in a fundamental baptist home and i totally rebelled as a teeni was responding to that i didnt like wearing "culottes"and its funny that now i will wear thembut as a teen i didnt like itif you ever need to talk im here oklike i said i used to be oneso if that counts i would gladly talk to youi am also a birthmom as you can readtake care honGod bless

A "cult" in your opinion is being too strict...meaning not wearing pants? Hmmmm.

yes we are here too, china adoption coming up soon for us, this spring praise the Lord. shout out to all my fundie brothers and sisters, love yall