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What is fundamentalism and what does it really amount to ? How do uncompromising counter-cultural movements make ordinary people behave in extraordinary ways ? Arguing that an adherence to scriptural literalism and biblical inerrancy is at root a reaction to modernism, these are among the key questions with which this timely book grapples. But it goes further. Other studies have concentrated above all on Christian and Islamic fundamentalism. This volume, while exploring the origins and articulations of the fundamentalist mindset, addresses the subject from the comparative perspective of different religions, including Judaism and Hinduism. It is innovative in yet another respect. Contending that notions of certainty and infallibility are not just a religious phenomenon, the book argues that fundamentalism can be detected also in science when scientists use scientific authority to pronounce on areas outside their competence. This is a bold and incisive assessment of a crucial yet often oversimplified topic.

Religious fundamentalism. --- Science --- 291.7 --- Natural science --- Science of science --- Sciences --- Fundamentalism, Religious --- Fundamentalist movements, Religious --- Religion --- Political aspects. --- Acties op religieuze beweeggronden: godsdienstoorlogen; missiewerking; zending; fanatisme; religieuze propaganda; fundamentalisme --- ReligionPolitical aspects. --- 291.7 Acties op religieuze beweeggronden: godsdienstoorlogen; missiewerking; zending; fanatisme; religieuze propaganda; fundamentalisme --- Natural sciences --- Religious fundamentalism --- Political aspects

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Religious violence is on the rise globally. Barely a day passes without news of a vicious attack carried out in the name of religion. Religion can, of course, bring security to many but its perversion leads to insecurity for all. Why is this? How and why do so many claim to act on God s behalf to inflict deliberate human suffering? In Religion and International Security Lee Marsden explores the return of religion as a major cause of insecurity in the contemporary world. He guides readers through the different theoretical perspectives surrounding the study of religion and security, arguing that the secular bias which marginalised the role played by religion in recent times must change to reflect the realities of the emerging post-secular international order. Packed with examples from around the world, the book offers a thoughtful and nuanced exploration of religion and security through key themes such as religiously motivated and inspired terrorism and warfare, the human security of women and gay people in religiously dominated communities, and the capacity for religious communities and leaders to heal conflict through peacebuilding. For those who would rather deny a role for religion when considering security the genie is truly out of the bottle. This book seeks to understand this phenomenon and how to come to terms with it.

SECURITY, INTERNATIONAL--RELIGIOUS ASPECTS --- RELIGION AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS --- VIOLENCE--RELIGIOUS ASPECTS --- Security, International --- Religion and international relations --- Violence --- 291.7 --- 343.34 --- 343.34 Terrorisme --- Terrorisme --- 291.7 Acties op religieuze beweeggronden: godsdienstoorlogen; missiewerking; zending; fanatisme; religieuze propaganda; fundamentalisme --- Acties op religieuze beweeggronden: godsdienstoorlogen; missiewerking; zending; fanatisme; religieuze propaganda; fundamentalisme --- International relations --- International relations and religion --- Religion and international affairs --- Violence (in religion, folklore, etc.) --- Religious aspects --- Moral and religious aspects