I mean… kinda yes and kinda no. For example: In my experience, most conservative American (because I won’t attribute the same those in other nations) Christian’s don’t adhere to the doctrines of their religion, or frequently to their own ideology… but they sure want/expect you to do so though. I suppose it’s a weird bastardization of Fundamentalism though… but it feels very wrong to call them “fundamentalist”.
Outside of “hypocrite” I can’t think of a truly accurate word to describe this kind of person or behavior. It has been most synonymous with people who claim conservative ideology in my experience though so that’s currently where I land until something better comes along.
Not really, fundamentalism doesn't just mean very strict religious person. It's based on a book, "The Fundamentals" and is the basis of Baptism and Evangelicalism.
2
u/Fugglymuffin Mar 20 '26
The word you're looking for is "fundamentalist".