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Why is Islamic fundamentalism on the rise?

Why is Islamic fundamentalism on the rise?

As numerous scholars have cited, the disappearance of traditional Islamic civil society over the last century via Western imperialism has led to the rise of Islamic fundamentalism (Weinberg and Pedahzur 2004; Berman 2003).

What did fundamentalists support?

Fundamentalists opposed the teaching of the theory of biological evolution in the public schools and supported the temperance movement against the sale and consumption of intoxicating liquor.

What is religious fundamentalism in simple terms?

Religious fundamentalists believe in the superiority of their religious teachings, and in a strict division between righteous people and evildoers (Altemeyer and Hunsberger, 1992, 2004). This belief system regulates religious thoughts, but also all conceptions regarding the self, others, and the world.

How do fundamentalists interpret the Bible?

Fundamentalist Christians regard the words of the Bible as being the true voice of God. For example, when reading the creation story in Genesis , fundamentalists would believe that the world was literally created in seven days.

What religion does not take the Bible literally?

The Dutch Protestant Churches do not interpret the bible literally. I think the same can be said about the Lutheran churches. Most Christian denominations follow the example of the very first one, the Roman church, by claiming in essence that they own the Bible and get to say what it means.

What causes the most conflict in the Middle East?

In contemporary Middle Eastern politics, borders have been the cause of much conflict and turmoil. This has not only included domestic conflict within countries, but also regional conflict involving Lebanon, Syria, Israel, and Egypt.

What caused the conflict in the Middle East quizlet?

What was the fundamental cause of all conflicts in the Middle East? Nationalism that was driven by the mutual hatred of Arabs and Jews. Arabs refused to recognize Israel. There was religious intolerance between both groups.

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