‘It’s ruined me.’ Former independent fundamental Baptists describe life in the church

FORT WORTH (TX)
Star-Telegram

December 9, 2018

By Sarah Smith

Former members of independent fundamental Baptist churches describe a culture and teachings that affect the rest of their lives. The following quotes are taken from interviews.

GETTING IN

Independent fundamental Baptist church members are either born into the movement and grow up knowing nothing else or are brought into the churches through evangelism. The tight-knit community of motivated people is appealing, especially to vulnerable people.

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