MetaFilter posts tagged with christianity and fundamentalism

"The Unlikely Disciple" - a closer look at living in religion

mdn — Tue, 05 May 2009 21:49:09 -0800

Kevin Roose leaves Brown for Falwell's Liberty U, for one semester - to take a "term abroad" in an alternate America. Possibly reminiscent of Jesus Camp, in that it manages to share the fundamentalist experience without judgment. Just intriguing anthropology, for anyone not familiar...

I want a girl with a long skirt and a loooooong jacket.

cereselle — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:51:05 -0800

Apparently, no clothing is more exciting or controversial than an ankle-length skirt and puffed sleeves. The FLDS has launched an online store where members of the general public can purchase the dresses, long underwear, and other ranch-wear "as seen on TV." Though dressing modestly is a hallmark of the (regular) LDS church, the FLDS goes to the extreme. (See also the Amish and Mennonites.) But they aren't the only fundamentalist Christians to tout modesty in women's clothing. Other sects believe women should dress this way, including wearing dresses only (no, not THAT dress, you masculine hussy), long skirts, even everyday head coverings. The increase in popularity of this clothing is seen in the explosion of cottage businesses run by women out of their homes. (See the late Lydia of Purple's site for one of the longest URLs you'll ever find.) Not sure whether your clothing is truly modest? Ask the menfolk. (Previously on MeFi.)

Do you seek to live a "more abundant life?"

JHarris — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:52:43 -0800

Matt Taibbi goes undercover in one of pastor John Hagee's "Encounter" weekends. Yes, the Hagee who recently endorsed John McCain. Published in Rolling Stone, and a part of Taibbi's forthcoming book The Great Derangement.

The most influential evangelical you've never heard of.

EarBucket — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:15:19 -0800

D. James Kennedy , father of Christian Dominionism, has died.

Is it time to get excited?

pandaharma — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 05:27:58 -0800

Is it time to get excited? Looking at the Rapture News, I'd say yes! However, the Rapture Index (previously) remains unchanged. For some, the timing is in doubt.

Catholics are the New York Yankees of Christianity.

monju_bosatsu — Mon, 22 May 2006 08:35:40 -0800

The Interpretative Dance Theocrats. Inspired by Salon's excerpt from Michelle Goldberg's new book, Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism, this handy guide will resolve your confusion over Christian theological jargon. [via]

who will send this

svenvog — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 16:13:54 -0800

Who will send this -er- Apology letter to us- um left belowers if all the predispensationalist and milleniest fundies are raptured? via the awesome growabrain

Declaration of Independence Banned at Calif School

acrobat — Thu, 25 Nov 2004 03:46:54 -0800

Declaration of Independence Banned at Calif School? WTF? That's what I thought when I first read it. I read more and again I said: WTF? This can't be right! So, I looked around a bit and I realised some people had already a different perspective on this.

donfactor — Mon, 28 Oct 2002 04:52:45 -0800

The Guardian isn't so good at letting you link to their articles anymore. But if you use this link then click on "printable version" you might get to the site I want you to link to. My title being: If you're Jewish and American its hard to know whose side your on these days.

RylandDotNet — Tue, 14 May 2002 13:02:48 -0800

The Death of Evangelism. Matt Sturges (of Clockwork Storybook fame) writes in his blog about how traditional Christian evanglism turns people off more than it draws them in. Are Fundamentalists actually converting people, or just shooting themselves in the foot? Entertaining and informative reading, whether or not you're Christian.

kliuless — Sat, 15 Sep 2001 08:58:32 -0800

Understanding Fundamentalism An anthropology professor explores the common threads of fundamentalism ranging from Native American revivalism, Christian fundamentalism, the Islamic Movement, Jewish Orthodoxy and Shinto and how they give rise to vigilante groups such as Operation Rescue, American militias, Hamas and Gush Emunim.

milnak — Mon, 08 Jan 2001 15:48:58 -0800

Jack Chick Parody Site is up. Not surpringly, Chick Publications isn't pleased.

Mr. skullhead — Sat, 30 Dec 2000 07:53:13 -0800

Bush nominates 'James Watt protege' for Secretary of the Interior.

For those of you who don't remember, Watt was Ronald "trees cause air pollution" Reagan's Secretary of the Interior. He was best known for the following statements: "My responsibility is to follow the Scriptures which call upon us to occupy the land until Jesus returns" and "We don't have to protect the environment, the Second Coming is at hand".

Redwoods, prepare to be chopped! Wildlands, prepare to get drilled!

Optamystic — Thu, 09 Nov 2000 17:43:31 -0800

Non-election-related (but still hopefully divisive) humor Good religious parody site, by a guy who went to Jerry Falwell's Liberty University, and was expelled, two weeks before graduation for a satiric radio spot. Since that time, this page has been his revenge.