How did rationalism and empiricism affect Christianity during the modern period?
Rationalism and empiricism affected Christianity in that there was an increasing emphasis in the belief that people could determine their own destiny and had little need for God. 11. What is the ecumenical movement? The ecumenical movement attempts to bring about understanding among the various Christian groups. 12. Define fundamentalism, evangelicalism, and pentecostalism. Fundamentalism is a movement that believes the world has become too secularized, especially in the area of science, and advocates the infallibility of the Bible on issues of historical and scientific matters. Evangelicalism emphasizes a personal faith in Jesus Christ and the Bible as an individual’s sole religious authority. In addition, “witnessing” or sharing faith with others is important. Pentecostalism is a movement that emphasizes the “gifts of the Holy Spirit” as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles. These gifts may include speaking in tongues, healing, holy joy, and holy tears. Section II Review Questions An
