The Role Of Religion In A Globalised World: Triggered A Rise In Global Fundamentalism

Question 1

Giddens (1999)

Answer 1

Defines religious fundamentalists as being traditionalists who want to revert back to the very basic teachings of their faith

Question 2

Fundamentalism arises

Answer 2

When people feel that their beliefs are being ‘ challenged ‘ in some way by modern, global society - by the media such as the growth of divorce, materialism, expressing sexuality

Question 3

Examples of religious organisations or movements that can be classified as fundamentalist

Answer 3

Taliban
Isis
West Baptist church
-using religious beliefs to justify their actions

Question 4

Key characterises of fundamentalist groups: interpret sacred texts literally

Answer 4

Believe in the literal + infallible truth of scriptures including issues to do with family life + politics

Question 5

Key characterises of fundamentalist groups:They have an ‘ us and then ‘ mentality

Answer 5

Look down on people who are not members of their group

Question 6

Key characterises of fundamentalist groups: embrace use of modern technology

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Use technology to spread messages or recruit people

Question 7

Key characterises of fundamentalist groups: patriarchal in nature

Answer 7

Believe in traditional roles of women

Question 8

Key characterises of fundamentalist groups: tend to be conspiracy theorists

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Perhaps claiming they are being targeted by a hidden power or force

Question 9

Key characterises of fundamentalist groups: aggressive reactions

Answer 9

They aim to draw attention to the threat of their beliefs + their reactions are intended to shock or cause harm

Question 10

Key characterises of fundamentalist groups: prophecy

Answer 10

Tendency to predict events E.g end of the world