Term

Separatist Fundamentalism

A movement emphasizing strict separation from sin, worldly activities, and Christian groups perceived as having compromised their beliefs.

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Definition

A movement that emphasized a strict separation from what they perceived as "the world" or "sin." This included separation from worldly activities like drinking, smoking, dancing, and even from other Christian groups deemed to have compromised their beliefs.

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Last revised August 14, 2026