“Fundamental” these days is something of a negative term. Fundamental seems very close to “extremist” in the minds of many. It’s the fundamental Muslims who are committing heinous acts of terrorism around the world. It’s the fundamentalist Mormons who are practicing polygamy out west. It’s the fundamentalists who are so out of step with modern society.

Why would I want to be affiliated with a fundamental Baptist church? Why would I want to be identified as a fundamentalist?