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Religious Fundamentalism

4 important questions on Religious Fundamentalism

Why is fundamentalism a modern phenomenon?

Because it is a reactionary movement to modern society. They can only react to the modern hermeneutic principle if it exists, and it did not in the Middle Ages for example.

Why do Christian groups turn to political influence and Islamic groups to religious violence? Name 4 reasons.

Established democracy - Dictatorial regimes
Plural religious environment - Homogeneous religious environment
Christian Pacifist tradition - No pacifist tradition
Separate church and state - no separation between church and state

Why will Islamic fundamentalism not succeed in creating a theocracy? Name 4 reasons.

It is not a universal movement, they do not succeed in uniting.
The pose no thread to the west, globally seen they do not pose a threat to western culture or American military or economic power.
A theocracy is not an alternative for democracy. the increase of welfare and security will strengthen the call for personal freedom.
International isolation cannot fulfil the promise of a better future.