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The Fundamentalist-Modernist Controversy

Description: The Fundamentalist-Modernist Controversy was a major theological and cultural conflict within Protestantism in the United States during the early 20th century. The controversy pitted fundamentalists, who believed in the literal interpretation of the Bible, against modernists, who were more willing to accept new ideas and methods of biblical interpretation.
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What was the main issue at the heart of the Fundamentalist-Modernist Controversy?

  1. The role of women in the church

  2. The authority of the Bible

  3. The nature of Jesus Christ

  4. The date of the Second Coming


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fundamentalists believed in the literal interpretation of the Bible, while modernists were more willing to accept new ideas and methods of biblical interpretation.

Which of the following was a prominent fundamentalist leader?

  1. Harry Emerson Fosdick

  2. William Jennings Bryan

  3. Walter Rauschenbusch

  4. Charles Darwin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

William Jennings Bryan was a prominent fundamentalist leader who served as Secretary of State under Woodrow Wilson and was the Democratic nominee for president in 1896 and 1908.

Which of the following was a prominent modernist leader?

  1. Harry Emerson Fosdick

  2. William Jennings Bryan

  3. Walter Rauschenbusch

  4. Charles Darwin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harry Emerson Fosdick was a prominent modernist leader who served as pastor of the Riverside Church in New York City and was a vocal critic of fundamentalism.

What was the name of the famous trial that took place in Dayton, Tennessee, in 1925?

  1. The Scopes Trial

  2. The Bryan Trial

  3. The Darwin Trial

  4. The Evolution Trial


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Scopes Trial was a famous trial that took place in Dayton, Tennessee, in 1925. The trial pitted John Scopes, a high school teacher who was accused of teaching evolution, against William Jennings Bryan, a prominent fundamentalist leader.

What was the outcome of the Scopes Trial?

  1. Scopes was found guilty and sentenced to prison

  2. Scopes was found not guilty

  3. The trial ended in a mistrial

  4. The trial was declared unconstitutional


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Scopes was found guilty of teaching evolution and was sentenced to a fine of $100.

What was the impact of the Scopes Trial on the Fundamentalist-Modernist Controversy?

  1. It led to a decline in fundamentalism

  2. It led to a decline in modernism

  3. It led to a split in the Protestant church

  4. It had no significant impact


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Scopes Trial led to a split in the Protestant church, with fundamentalists and modernists forming separate denominations.

Which of the following is a characteristic of fundamentalism?

  1. A literal interpretation of the Bible

  2. A belief in the inerrancy of the Bible

  3. A rejection of modern science

  4. A focus on personal experience


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fundamentalists believe in a literal interpretation of the Bible, which means that they believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God and that it should be interpreted literally.

Which of the following is a characteristic of modernism?

  1. A willingness to accept new ideas and methods of biblical interpretation

  2. A belief in the authority of the Bible

  3. A focus on social justice

  4. A rejection of traditional Christian beliefs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Modernists are willing to accept new ideas and methods of biblical interpretation, which means that they are more open to new ways of understanding the Bible.

What was the name of the modernist movement that emerged in the early 20th century?

  1. The Social Gospel

  2. The Higher Criticism

  3. The New Theology

  4. The Liberal Christianity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The New Theology was a modernist movement that emerged in the early 20th century. The New Theology sought to reconcile traditional Christian beliefs with modern science and philosophy.

What was the name of the fundamentalist movement that emerged in the early 20th century?

  1. The Social Gospel

  2. The Higher Criticism

  3. The New Theology

  4. The Fundamentalist Movement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Fundamentalist Movement was a fundamentalist movement that emerged in the early 20th century. The Fundamentalist Movement sought to defend traditional Christian beliefs against the challenges of modernism.

What was the name of the organization that was founded in 1920 to promote fundamentalism?

  1. The World Council of Churches

  2. The National Council of Churches

  3. The American Bible Society

  4. The World Evangelical Alliance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The World Evangelical Alliance was founded in 1920 to promote fundamentalism. The World Evangelical Alliance is a global organization that represents evangelical Christians from around the world.

What was the name of the organization that was founded in 1908 to promote modernism?

  1. The World Council of Churches

  2. The National Council of Churches

  3. The American Bible Society

  4. The Federal Council of Churches


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Federal Council of Churches was founded in 1908 to promote modernism. The Federal Council of Churches was a national organization that represented Protestant churches in the United States.

What was the name of the book that was published in 1925 and that sparked a renewed interest in fundamentalism?

  1. The Fundamentals

  2. The Scopes Trial

  3. The New Theology

  4. The Social Gospel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Fundamentals was a book that was published in 1925 and that sparked a renewed interest in fundamentalism. The Fundamentals was a collection of essays by fundamentalist leaders that defended traditional Christian beliefs against the challenges of modernism.

What was the name of the book that was published in 1927 and that was a response to The Fundamentals?

  1. The New Theology

  2. The Social Gospel

  3. The Scopes Trial

  4. The Federal Council of Churches


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The New Theology was a book that was published in 1927 and that was a response to The Fundamentals. The New Theology was a collection of essays by modernist leaders that defended modernism against the challenges of fundamentalism.

What was the name of the book that was published in 1928 and that was a response to The New Theology?

  1. The Fundamentals

  2. The Scopes Trial

  3. The Social Gospel

  4. The Federal Council of Churches


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Fundamentals was a book that was published in 1928 and that was a response to The New Theology. The Fundamentals was a collection of essays by fundamentalist leaders that defended fundamentalism against the challenges of modernism.

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