Fundamentalism
Fundamentalism is the unwavering adherence to a set of core principles or beliefs, often derived from religious texts, that demands literal interpretation and resists any deviation. In today's world, it extends beyond religion to include rigid ideologies in politics or science, where it can fuel polarization by prioritizing tradition over evidence-based progress, making it a double-edged sword in societal debates.
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Surprisingly, the word 'fundamentalism' was directly inspired by a set of 12 booklets titled 'The Fundamentals,' published between 1910 and 1915 in the U.S., which distributed over three million copies worldwide and laid the groundwork for evangelical movements. This publication not only defined Christian fundamentalism but also inadvertently influenced how we discuss extremism in other religions, like the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in the mid-20th century.
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