Fundamentalists are panicked by the apparent disintegration of the family, the disappearance of certainty and the decay of morality. Fear leads them to ask, if we cannot trust the Bible, what can we trust?

Summary

This quote highlights the concerns of fundamentalists who are deeply troubled by societal changes. They express fear and anxiety over the breakdown of traditional family structures, a perceived loss of absolute truths, and a decline in moral values. These uncertainties lead them to question the reliability of their foundational religious scripture, causing a sense of distress and a search for alternative sources of trust and certainty.

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