Christian fundamentalism

== Terminology ==
The term ''fundamentalism'' entered the English language in 1922, and it is often capitalized when it is used in reference to the religious movement.<ref name="mwebster" /> By the end of the 20th century, the term ''fundamentalism'' acquired a pejorative connotation, denoting [[religious fanaticism]] or [[extremism]], especially when such [[Labelling#Labelling in argumentation|labeling]] extended beyond the original movement which coined the term and those who self-identify as fundamentalists.<ref>Bruce Arrigo, Heather Bersot, ''The Routledge Handbook of International Crime and Justice Studies'', Routledge, Abingdon-on-Thames, 2013, p. 522</ref>

Some who hold certain, but not all beliefs in common with the original fundamentalist movement reject the label ''fundamentalism'', due to its perceived [[pejorative]] nature, while others consider it a banner of pride. In certain parts of the [[United Kingdom]], using the term ''fundamentalist'' with the intent to stir up religious hatred is a violation of the ''[[Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006|Racial and Religious Hatred Act]]'' of 2006.