Religion in a Global Context

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Name the 2 types of fundamentalism Bruce describes.
In the 3rd world- externally threatened by western ideologies. In the West - Internally threatened by secularisation
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Why does Bruce say only monothetic religions develop fundamentalist followings?
Postmodernity/globalisation/diverstiy threaten their belief in one truth and God - they lack relative autonomy
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Describe the 2 identities Castells regonises.
Resistance = defensive against change as they see it as a threat (fundamentalism). Project = embrace change (cosmopolitanism).
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What does Giddens propose?
Cosmopolitanism - opposite of fundamentalism, embraces change and accepts all beliefs.
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Give 3 features of fundamentalist religions.
One authoritative sacred text, patriarchal and separative mentality.
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Give 2 examples of religious fundamentalist groups.
New Christian Right and Islam.
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How did Iran defend their culture?
Iranian revolution - they were externally threatened by western capitalists who tried to secularise them (eg banned the veil), but they revolted via their religion to avert cultural amnesia.
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Why does Ansell say secular fundamentalism is institutionally racist?
France banned the veil - a form of secular cultural defense, refuse to accept minority cultures.
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Why does Huntington say globalisation has increased conflict?
nationality is no longer the main source of identity, religion is, and differences in beliefs are hard to overcome as theyre apart of culture.
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How does Jackson criticise Huntington?
Says he's 'orientalist' - racist towards the east.
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What do Norris & Inglehart say is the key difference between eastern and weatern ideologies?
WVS - gender, sexuality, abortion...
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How does Beckford criticise fundamentalism/cosmopolitanism?
says they're too distinct and that fundamentalism is a reflective modern activity, not a defense.
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