Impact On Culture: Religious Fundamentalism As Cultural Defence Flashcards

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Fundamentalism

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Any religious group that aims to go back to what are regarded as the original and ‘true’ beliefs and practises of the faith.

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HOWARD

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In 1999 - internet was already playing a key role in Christian fundamentalist groups. - ‘Digital Jesus’ created a virtual church - core beliefs = biblical literalism, people must be spiritually reborn then evangelise and a belief in end times.

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ISIS

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Rely on digital technology to spread their message even though they seek to return to ‘traditional’ ways of life — some suggest this is a reaction to processes of cultural imperialism & homogenisation.

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TALIBAN

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Once banned photography, movies and use of internet on the grounds they were all ‘un-Islamic’.

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