12. Religious Fundamentalism

• What is an example of Hindu fundamentalism?

  BJP party believe in Hindustan ('Undivided India') and India being a purely Hindu country
• What did Davie say about Fundamentalism & modernity?


  Fundamentalism occurs for those holding traditional beliefs & values which are threatened by modernity and feel the need to defend themselves against it
• What do fundamentalists think about conspiracy theories? Is an example of Christian & Islamic Fundamentalist conspiracy theories?

  Many Christian & Islamic fundamentalists have anti-semitic conspiracy theories that Jews are conspiring to secure world denomination
• What does Hawley say about what fundamentalists think about patriarchy


  They favour a world which controls women's sexuality, reproduction and social & economic roles
• How do Fundamentalists use modern technology?


  They oppose modern culture 'corrupted' by secularism, liberalism, materialism etc

  Use modern technology to achieve their aims
• Why do Fundamentalists have aggressive reactions?

  They aim to draw attention to the threat of their beliefs
• What did Davie say to criticise the 'us and them' mentality?


  They seek to establish an 'island of certainty' against what they see as social & cultural chaos
• How do Fundamentalists have an 'us and them' mentality?

  They separate themselves from the rest of the world & refuse to compromise with it
• What did Aldridge say to criticise authoritative scared texts?


  Believes texts need to be interpreted & a fundamentalist version isn't the truth but interpreted
• What do Fundamentalists believe about authoritative sacred text?

  Christian Fundamentalists believe that every word in the bible is true

  The text isn't open to questioning

  They're intolerant of other views
• What are the 6 key features of Fundamentalism?


  1. Authoritative sacred text

  2. 'Us and them' mentality

  3. Aggressive reaction

  4. Modern use of technology

  5. Patriarchy

  6. Conspiracy theories
• Where does fundamentalism arise?

  Only where traditional beliefs & values are threatened/challenged by modern society
• What do Fundamentalists believe?

  Believe in tradition & look at the past as the golden age
• What is an example of decreased contact between religions?

  Religious segregation & division
• What is an example of increased contact between religions?

  Religious tourism