Fundamentalism vs. Evangelicalism | Roger E. Olson

Evangelicalism, Fundamentalism, and New Evangelicalism – what’s the difference? (Guest Post by self-identified fundamentalist Rev. Don Johnson)

“We suggest that those who still cling to the great fundamentals and who mean to do battle royal for the fundamentals shall be called ‘Fundamentalists.’” This sentence appeared in The Watchman-Examiner, a Christian paper edited by Curtis Lee Laws. Laws published this on July 1, 1920, eight days after the 1920 Pre-Convention Conference, held just prior to the annual meeting of the Northern Baptist Conference in Buffalo, NY.

Source: Fundamentalism vs. Evangelicalism | Roger E. Olson

Note to readers: In recent weeks, I’ve enjoyed an interesting private discussion about evangelicalism and fundamentalism with Roger E. Olson. Dr. Olson asked me to write a post summing up the differences between Evangelicalism and Fundamentalism (in 1000 words or less!!). He posted it today, with plans for his own follow-up soon. I’m grateful for the opportunity to describe our movement to folks who wouldn’t normally read us.

– Don Johnson