The purpose of the present study is to gain clarity into the definition of religious fundamentalism. Specifically, the goal of the current research is to engage in a multi-method study defining the various aspe
What is an example of a fundamentalist? Fundamentalism is defined as strict adherence to some belief or ideology, especially in a religious context, or a form ofChristianity where the Bible is taken literally and obeyed in full. When a person follows every possible rule of the Bible, both lit...
what I thought, she would say that the Bible said something else. In general, the concept that there were some for whom the Bible was not a good piece of evidence for an argument for an opinion seems to be missing from the understandings of Christians who practice religious fundamentalism....
Theology is an academic discipline similar to religious studies. But rather than simply comparative religions, theology focuses on the study of God. The term theology derives from the wordtheosin Greek, which literally meansGod.Theology also comes from the Greek wordlogos,which translates asword.The...
“Assertive” Hinduism and the demise of Hinduism:I disagree in principle with religious fundamentalism, including those driven by politics (e.g., Shiv Sena), and those intent on attacking Indian society from within (Muslim fundamentalist supported). The Hindu mob that kills Muslims in India is ...
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The word “fundamentalism” automatically calls to mind rigid religious dogmatism, which carries the idea that a select few have accessed ideals that should be heeded without public investigation, critique, and reformation. Like its religious counterpart, moral fundamentalism isn’t a promising resource...
Today, the word is used to describe the religious right, or in some cases, all Christians, or even the conservative masses. Further Reading:10 Things You Need to Know about Billy Graham Photo courtesy: ©Getty Images/Keystone/Stringer ...
What is meant by the term Bible Belt? :an area chiefly in the southern U.S. whose inhabitants are believed to hold uncritical allegiance to the literal accuracy of the Biblebroadly : an area characterized by ardent religious fundamentalism. ...
Catharism was a blend of Gnosticism, which claimed to have access to a secret source of religious knowledge, and of Manichaeism, which said matter is evil. The Catharists believed in two gods: the “good” God of the New Testament, who sent Jesus to save our souls from being trapped ...