Globalisation - Fundamentalism - Beliefs Flashcards
What does Bruce suggest about Fundamentalism?
Suggests it is a rational response of traditionally religious people to social, political and economic changes that threaten their religious values.
How is the New Christian Right in the US an example of what Bruce suggests?
Holds substantial political influence. Has campaigned for the evolution theory to be banned in schools, against abortion, sex outside of marriage and homosexuality.
What does Bruce suggest about Islamic fundamentalists?
That this may be seen as a rational means of defending traditional Islamic beliefs and values threatened with elimination. Self-Defence against cultural imperialism.
What does Armstrong suggest?
Attributes the rise of religious fundamentalism to political and economic factors - fundamentalist groups all feel that their religions are threatened by liberal values in the secular West
What does Giddens suggest?
Emphasises the close proximity in which many different cultures and creeds now exist due to globalisation. Means religious tolerance has become paramount to maintaining peace.
