Reply #60: There is a fundimental (no pun) problem

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Evangelical Fundimentalism has a combination of tenents in its beliefs that put it at odds with a diverse open culture. It posits that it has the absolute truth, it insists that those who do not accept this truth are under sway of evil, and that they must bring their message to all the world.

This combination of beliefs lead its follower to be intolerant in a society that requires tolerance. It creates resistance to a secular government. And it causes them to attempt to press their beliefs onto others (with a particular focus on children).

Liberal theologies have embraced the necessity of tolerance of other beliefs due to social pressures that brought change 100s of years ago. While Evangelicals have reclaimed their charge to bring the world to god.