National Federation of Fundamentalists
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The National Federation of Fundamentalists was an American religious organization that emerged in the early 20th century as part of the broader Christian fundamentalist movement. This movement arose in reaction to theological modernism, which sought to reconcile traditional Christian beliefs with scientific advancements like evolution.1
Fundamentalists affirmed core Christian doctrines, including the literal truth and inerrancy of the Bible, the Virgin Birth, Resurrection, and Atonement of Jesus Christ, and his imminent Second Coming. The publication of The Fundamentals: A Testimony to the Truth (1910–15) was instrumental in shaping the movement's identity and disseminating its views.12
The National Federation of Fundamentalists, specifically among Baptists, began holding annual conferences in 1920 to promote fundamentalist principles within their denomination. When these efforts did not yield immediate results, more militant members formed the Baptist Bible Union, while others remained to advocate for conservative views within the American Baptist Convention.2
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