James C. Alexander, Ph.D.
James C. Alexander, Ph.D. is an education professor at a church related college and a bi-vocational minister who publishes regularly in the areas of education and religion. His latest book is Stories of a Recovering Fundamentalism: Understanding and Responding to Christian Absolutism. His blog site is located at Repentant Fundie.
Articles by this Author
What Happens When a Fundamentalist Quits?
- By James C. Alexander, Ph.D.
- Published 09/1/2008
- World Affairs
- Unrated
In the holiday movie, White Christmas, Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye are faced with the terrible downturn in fortunes experienced by their former commanding officer from the European theater in World War II The general, a well beloved man, has retired after the war to a small inn located in Vermont
Why it is Difficult to Reason With Fundamentalists
- By James C. Alexander, Ph.D.
- Published 09/1/2008
- World Affairs
- Unrated
It is difficult to reason with fundamentalists In fact, it is virtually impossible
The Road to Fundamentalism
- By James C. Alexander, Ph.D.
- Published 08/25/2008
- World Affairs
- Unrated
What is the road, the path that leads to fundamentalism The traditional answer associates fundamentalism with poverty, low educational attainment, and low socioeconomic status in general
Are All Fundamentalists Extremists?
- By James C. Alexander, Ph.D.
- Published 08/12/2008
- World Affairs
- Unrated
In this article, we wish to explore the nature of two words, fundamentalism, and extremism What connotation do we arrive at when we hear these words
Are the Terms "Fundamentalism" And "Cult" Equivalent Terms?
- By James C. Alexander, Ph.D.
- Published 08/12/2008
- World Affairs
- Unrated
In my mind, the term "cult" is an ugly word It acquires that connotation by its usage
