Fundamentalism Flashcards
1
Q
What are some Fundamentalist religious beliefs?
A
Literalism-every word written in a holy text is literally true
A monopoly of truth, only your version of religion is the right one
2
Q
What does Grace Davie say religion is caused by?
A
a reaction against rapid social change + modernity, when people feel their traditional beliefs is being threatened ed Iranian revolution 1979
3
Q
What does Bauman say?
A
Fundamentalist faiths offer certainty in a world with too much choice
4
Q
What are examples of religious fundamentalism?
A
ISIS, Taliban
