Monotheism and Fundamentalism

• Bruce 2008: Main cause of religious fundamentalism as a reaction against today’s globalised world. Fundamentalism confined to monotheistic religions. Monotheistic religions are based on the notion of God’s will which is confined to a single authoritative text. In contrast, polytheistic religions lack a single authoritative text and thus there is too much scope for a single interpretation. 
• Bruce 2008: In the west fundamentalism brought on by a reaction against changes within their society. In developing countries, fundamentalism is a reaction to external forces changing society.