US Evangelical Christianity

Comments debate distinctions between American Evangelical or fundamentalist Christianity and broader global or denominational Christianity, correcting overgeneralizations about 'Christians' as primarily referring to US-specific sects.

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gshdg Dec 27, 2019 View on HN

Not everyone on HN lives in places where Christianity is the dominant religious tradition.

lotharbot Dec 5, 2011 View on HN

This could be better stated as "the majority of religious people do not have the same specific issues as you did". Recall that Christian Fundamentalism is a late 19th century movement, primarily in parts of the US and England, which has some unique doctrines that are rejected by the majority of Christians elsewhere in the world. Many of the rest of us are quite deep in our own religious traditions, but have no hangups whatsoever about cartoon devil logos.

axod Apr 29, 2009 View on HN

Perhaps it's more related to the religiousness of the US?

timeon Apr 10, 2025 View on HN

I'm bit 'no true Scotsman' with this but I think it would be more precise to talk specifically about American Evangelicals instead of just Christians. Because this is not normal Christian thing and, comparing to Catholics, American Evangelicals are niche.

exceptione Apr 22, 2025 View on HN

I am baffled by this moderation. It could be that it is my English which leads to misunderstandings. I mentioned some facts,- namely that there are lots of denominations, sects, and currents that do not just place some minor debatable emphasis here or there, but where the teachings are directly in confrontation with those of Jesus (in the words of the scriptures). Disagree?- namely that this phenomenon is especially large in the USA. This could (I phrased that more cautious than historians

Kye Feb 6, 2021 View on HN

It's an interesting contrast to here in the US where you're assumed Christian, and certain sects actively try to force everyone (including other Christians) to live by their specific beliefs. I'd take confusion at not following any god over anger at not following a specific version of one.

iiii_iivii_iiii Mar 14, 2017 View on HN

Christian "fundamentalism" is quite benign in this country. Aside from the issue of abortion and perhaps stem cell research can you list some travesties caused by Christianity in America? The fastest growing religion is non religion.

iamthepieman Nov 17, 2015 View on HN

I'm Not sure exactly what you're saying here. (I understand that perhaps English is not your native language)There are many christian churches and religious groups that function more as social organizations than religious ones. I wish they organized around something besides religion as it would make it less confusing but I don't really have a problem with this. I just don't expect the same views and behaviors from them as I would from myself or from people who take their r

jacquesm Mar 27, 2015 View on HN

There are lots of people Christian in name only, not just in the US.

mixmastamyk Mar 29, 2021 View on HN

Yes, also Christians in the US are mostly Protestants, which purposely moved away from the things you mentioned.