Fundamentalism is usually thought of as a problem religions have to deal with, but not all fundamentalists are religious. And no matter what their belief system, fundamentalism is inherently antisocial and a problem for everyone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This podcast episode analyzes the birth and growth of fundamentalism and provides a warning about the consequences of believing that one's ideas are the only valid way of thinking. The speaker highlights the lack of societal progress and ultimately, the decline of fundamentalism due to its rigidity and inability to adapt to change.
The American Christian Fundamentalism has challenged the American politics by promoting a severe religious agenda with the help of groups like the Moral Majority and the Christian Coalition, which put a significant amount of money into politics to get politicians elected with religious belief.
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The development of tolerance over time is key in societies with diverse cultures and practices. However, militantly anti-religious individuals are also accused of being intolerant, a trait that is becoming more evident in liberal college campuses.
The concept of the marketplace of ideas leads to the idea that the most popular and widely accommodating ideas will rise to the top, but fundamentalism, being inherently anti-progressive, rejects modern society and seeks to create its own utopia, often resulting in attempts to overcome perceived threats with power.
Fundamentalist Christians' tendency to take religious texts literally and place great faith in them makes them more susceptible to conspiracy theories like QAnon that require ignoring facts and taking things on faith. However, there is a large portion of American religious people who are not fundamentalists and view science as compatible with their beliefs.
The mentions of God in historical documents and speeches by American leaders such as George Washington and in the original charter for Virginia were often taken out of context by those seeking to claim that the US was founded as a Christian nation. Some fundamentalist groups have claimed they want to take society back to a previous era, which they believe was a Christian golden age.
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.
This episode reflects on the negative consequences of isolationism, touching on racism and politics.
The quest for meaning in a modern world is becoming paramount, amidst immigration policies, racism and social upheaval. Research has shown that towns that experienced a sudden change in demographic can become super racist.
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