Religious Fundamentalism Flashcards
1
Q
what is meant by religious fundamentalism?
A
returning to the fundamentals of any religion, usually based on the literal interpretation of sacred texts
2
Q
Bruce argues there are how many features of religious fundamentalism?
A
5
3
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1
A
beliefs based on literal interpretations of sacred texts which are seen as complete word of God and without error
4
Q
2
A
belief in a Messiah or God will put world to rights or bring the world to a dramatic cataclysmic end
5
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3
A
certainty of the rightness of their beliefs, hostile intolerance to other beliefs
6
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4
A
strong opposition to secularisation and modernisaition
7
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5
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strong desire to reshape world in accordance with beliefs with public policy and laws promoting life conforming to religious requirements
