The Crises that Created Christian Fundamentalism

How did American Protestantism fracture into fundamentalism and liberalism? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explore the context of the late 19th century, examine the influence of "Common Sense Realism" on Americans’ hermeneutics and how it cracked under the crises of Darwinism and German higher criticism. THE REFORMATION AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION - https://solamedia.org/offers/reformation-and-spiritual-formation/?sc=NN2604VY Dr. Michael Horton shows how the Reformers understood and approached spiritual growth. A HEART AFLAME FOR GOD - https://solamedia.org/heartaflame?sc=AP2601VY Discover a Reformed approach to spiritual growth rooted in Scripture and the Puritan tradition with A Heart Aflame for God by Matthew C. Bingham. 0:00 American optimism after the Civil War 6:34 Common Sense Realism 14:03 Darwin's Origin of Species and German Higher Criticism 19:36 When doctrine started not to matter 23:46 The Social Gospel 26:25 The Perspicuity of Scripture PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502VY When you become a partner today, you'll receive two remarkable books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and Praying with Jesus by Pastor Adriel Sanchez. We believe these books can guide you into a clearer understanding of the Spirit’s work and a richer prayer life. LISTEN TO THE SHOW iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-horse-inn/id356920632 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11CeAFKB1ZF7pAmhGv4fMA FOLLOW US Newsletter: https://solamedia.org/subscribe/ Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/solamediaorg/ X/Twitter  https://x.com/solamediaorg  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/solamediaorg/     WHO WE ARE  Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world.  https://solamedia.org/