Growth of Religious Fundamentalism

Question 1

Religious Fundamentalism

Answer 1

Fundamentalists believe in literal interpretation of their religion and want a return to religious traditions in post modern society

Question 2

Giddens

Answer 2

found several key features where Religious Fundamentalism can be seen:
- Authoritative sacred doctrine
- Us vs Them
- Use of modern technologies ( spread their messages)
ISIS uses DC devices in order to gain support, plan and share their activities

Question 3

Howard

Answer 3

found virtual church built around those embraced common ideologies and his study ‘Digital Jesus’ shows how like minded people create large web of communication on the internet

e.g. Westboro Baptist Church deliver online sermons, put out homophobic messages online aim to have a global outreach and people consume the media and doctrine that behaviour

Question 4

Lesaca

Answer 4

found how ISIS broadcast their vidoes on social media as threats to Russia and France sending out messages to encourage young people to join the group. Department of state Published more than 300 videos on YouTube that counter the violent and extremist messages of radical jihadist groups in social media.