Religion & Fundamentalism?

Question

Definition of the word ‘fundamentalist’
A fundamentalist is a person who follows and adheres to the fundamentals of the doctrine or theory he is following. For a person to be a good doctor, he should know, follow, and practise the fundamentals of medicine. In other words, he should be a fundamentalist in the field of medicine. For a person to be a good mathematician, he should know, follow and practise the fundamentals of mathematics. He should be a fundamentalist in the field of mathematics. For a person to be a good scientist, he should know, follow and practise the fundamentals of science. He should be a fundamentalist in the field of science.

Questions :-
-1-What do you think, who is a Muslim fundamentalist?
-2-And can you distinguish between the fundamentalism and terrorism?
-3-If anyone disagrees with this definition of fundamentalism, please feel free to put your definition here?

Thanks!

You are getting out of bounds, my first question is related to the term often used for Muslims as fundamentalists...
what it really means for those who use this term?

So a Muslim Fundamentalist is a terrorist for most of you?

Answer 1

you are mixing apples and oranges the usage of fundamentalism in religion is totally different than in other fields
this is what is sometimes used to separate the core beliefs in full context as the Koran says killing is only justified when under siege (self defense ) From the fundamentalist point of view that ignores intelligent interpretation butchering the book to falsely put Allah on the side of senseless murder
if you have ever read or heard certain scholars refer to fundamentalist viewpoints of the bible you will find the David Koresh's and the Rev.Jeff's and other people that never understand spiritual symbolisms or poetic metaphors as any thing other than facts or miracles e.g.the red sea parting is taken by theologians to mean it calmed for passage but fundamentalists say it actually openned for passage now I ask you where have you ever seen such in your life other than cartoons......... these are fine points to rarely understood by many and too seldom spoken of by scholars

Answer 2

In religious terms a fundamentalist is one who considers everything in their text(s) to be literally true, unless the text explicitly says otherwise, and considers those truths to be fundamental to proper understanding of religion in general. Often this kind of thinking transfers to all facets of their life, including an inability to understand metaphor or sarcasm.

A Muslim fundamentalist is a terrorist. The text is explicit about Jihad. A Jewish or Christian fundamantalist can be as well (Ireland). The OT is explicit about killing non-believers. (2 Chronicles 15:13)

Answer 3

I agree that anyone who wants to become an expert in any field of endeavor should first learn the fundamentals of that area of expertise. From that point on, the inherent creativity of the learned individual can move their particular field into new, uncharted territories and vistas.

The problem with religious fundamentalism of all stripes is that it appears that the second part of true expertise is neither welcomed nor explored. The holy book says such-and-such is absolute truth, therefore it is. Case closed. If this attitude were present in any other area of human endeavor, we'd still be living in caves.

Answer 4

I agree I would love to be a fundamentalist for Islam, I am a Muslim, yet I am no terrorist, yet I don't find violence as the only expresssion, yet I teach my kids to be polite and nice. Fundamentalism does not teach terrorism, extremism teaches no bounds, peace

Answer 5

There are only two kinds of religious people.

Those who follow it for God and the fundamentals of the positive qualities of the religion and those who use it as leverage in political and tactical gains.

One use it to worship and as a way of life to enlightrn and to change the self into a spirit seeking being.

and those who use and manipulate the desires of these people to political ends. Like Hitler, it is usually easy, because of the state and quality of life that the government often imposes upon them making them poor, hungry and oppressed into submission.

Government uses religion against its own purposes because peace is not profitable. Never was and never will be.

Answer 6

try the concept which is opposite of fundamentalism and you'll find ideas like flexibility, free thought, etc.
a fundamentalist doctor of medicine can't change his methods with advancements in science. the same is with a religious fundamentalism, which considers ancient definitions to be relevant today, and usually ignores reality.

Answer 7

#1 = All if given the chance.

#2 = Nope.

#3 = A fundamentalist is a person who follows and adheres to the fundamentals of the doctrine or theory he is following. = Close enough for me.

Answer 8

i agree with you're definition of fundamentalist but i think people are most scared of extremists
i am not sure but i think a fundamentalist Muslim is much like a hassidic Jew they take the religion to heart and literally and live there lives according to there book of worship that is specific to there faith Muslims like all religions have varying degrees of faith according to what works for them like Christianity Judaism and Muslims i guess it depends on the household you are raised in

Answer 9

And the same principle applies to burglars, assassins, and brigands in general. In other words, proficiency in anything requires knowledge of the fundamentals. A "fundamentalist" killer is evil because the craft he practices is evil.

Answer 10

A Muslim fundie is no different then a Christian fundie, dogma notwithstanding.

It doesn't take a sick puppy to distinguish only the belief system versus an act of terrorism.