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Which of the following categories of people would be considered religious fundamentalists?A.MennonitesB.evangelical ChristiansC.“New Age” seekersD.“mainstream” ProtestantsSubmit

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Which of the following categories of people would be considered religious fundamentalists?A.MennonitesB.evangelical ChristiansC.“New Age” seekersD.“mainstream” ProtestantsSubmit

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Religious fundamentalism refers to a belief in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture in a religion. It often involves the rejection of modern interpretations or beliefs.

A. Mennonites - Mennonites are a group of Christian Anabaptist denominations named after Menno Simons (1496–1561). Their fundamental beliefs include both the Old and New Testament as the inspired word of God, and they tend to interpret the Bible literally. So, they could be considered religious fundamentalists.

B. Evangelical Christians - Evangelicalism is a worldwide, trans-denominational movement within Protestant Christianity that maintains the belief that the essence of the Gospel consists of the doctrine of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ's atonement. They often interpret the Bible literally and are known for their emphasis on personal conversion, evangelism, and the authority of the Bible. So, they could also be considered religious fundamentalists.

C. “New Age” seekers - New Age is a range of spiritual or religious beliefs and practices that grew rapidly in the Western world during the 1970s. Precise scholarly definitions of the New Age differ in their emphasis, largely as a result of its highly eclectic structure. They are typically not considered religious fundamentalists because their beliefs are often very individualistic, eclectic, and pick-and-choose; they do not adhere strictly to one set of religious texts or beliefs.

D. “mainstream” Protestants - Mainstream Protestants belong to the largest part of Christianity in the United States whose Protestant churches have a combined membership of approximately 20 million. They are not typically considered religious fundamentalists because they often have a more modern or liberal interpretation of the Bible, although there can be exceptions.

So, based on these definitions, Mennonites and evangelical Christians would be considered religious fundamentalists.

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