Christian Fundamentalism - Literalism

Literalism

A Biblical literalist is someone who literally interprets the words of the Bible. A literal Biblical interpretation is associated with the fundamentalist and evangelical hermeneutical approach to Scripture, and is used almost exclusively by conservative Christians such as Baptist, Conservative Mennonites and other similar groups.

Catholic Fundamentalists, however, also believe in a literal interpretation of Vatican declarations, particularly those pronounced by the Pope. According to Catholic fundamentalists, individuals who do not agree with the magisterium are condemned by God.