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The Threat of Science to Fundamentalists
47:54 - 52:56 (05:01)
Science has been demystifying phenomena that religions have been explaining for ages, leading to the isolation of fundamentalists who try to hold onto their beliefs. The emphasis on industry and profit in modern society only makes people feel more like cogs in a machine, further distancing them from religion.
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Modernization has its ups and downs, and it has changed society in both positive and negative ways.
47:54 - 49:17 (01:23)
Summary
Modernization has its ups and downs, and it has changed society in both positive and negative ways. Industrialization and urbanization have fragmented society and changed social values, which is why fundamentalism still exists as a response to it.
ChapterThe Threat of Science to Fundamentalists
EpisodeFundamentalism: Menace II Society
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Modern society has come a long way regarding protection of civil rights, gender equality, and improved communication through the internet.
49:17 - 50:15 (00:58)
Summary
Modern society has come a long way regarding protection of civil rights, gender equality, and improved communication through the internet. However, there are still major concerns such as societal pressure focused on industry and profits, leading to isolation in individuals and the sense of being cogs in a machine.
ChapterThe Threat of Science to Fundamentalists
EpisodeFundamentalism: Menace II Society
PodcastStuff You Should Know
As science progresses, it demystifies events that were previously explained through religion, making it less significant to understand life's mysteries.
50:15 - 52:56 (02:40)
Summary
As science progresses, it demystifies events that were previously explained through religion, making it less significant to understand life's mysteries. Bringing people of different beliefs and values encourages tolerance and acceptance.