Of course, I think it does the opposite, but I'm curious as to your thoughts.
2006-12-24 02:05:15 · 12 answers · asked by Kathryn™ 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Fundamentalist do everything they can to block the advancement of science and knowledge.
Ramen !
2006-12-24 02:07:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes he does.
Just go through the history of every religion, you will find that every advancement of knowledge has been almost done by fundamentalists, those having firm belief in God..
2006-12-24 02:42:03 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Aabroo Aman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're talking about Islam, yes. Islam supports the pursuit of knowledge, and its believers are commanded to pursue knowledge.
This is taken from the website I provided you below:
"Islam is a religion based upon knowledge for it is ultimately knowledge of the Oneness of God combined with faith and total commitment to Him that saves man. The text of the Quran is replete with verses inviting man to use his intellect, to ponder, to think and to know, for the goal of human life is to discover the Truth which is none other than worshipping God in His Oneness. The Hadith literature is also full of references to the importance of knowledge. Such sayings of the Prophet as "Seek knowledge even in China", "Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave", and "Verily the men of knowledge are the inheritors of the prophets", have echoed throughout the history of Islam and incited Muslims to seek knowledge wherever it might be found. During most of its history, Islamic civilization has been witness to a veritable celebration of knowledge. That is why every traditional Islamic city possessed public and private libraries and some cities like Cordoba and Baghdad boasted of libraries with over 400,000 books. Such cities also had bookstores, some of which sold a large number of titles. That is also why the scholar has always been held in the highest esteem in Islamic society."
Go to the website below to learn about the topic of "Islam and knowledge".
2006-12-24 02:12:32 · answer #3 · answered by haterhater 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it does the opposite too. It helps towards the stupification of the brainwashed mind. Just look at our pathetic president? I pity the fool!
2006-12-24 02:34:42 · answer #4 · answered by AL IS ON VACATION AND HAS NO PIC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Extremism in any area is dangerous, whether it is religion, or being a sports fan, or caring about animals (PETA), etc.
However, I sincerely believe that mankind's continued belief in deities is our biggest obstacle from advancement as a species.
2006-12-24 02:09:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the opposite as you say.
Religion is the single greatest barrier to knowledge.
2006-12-24 02:08:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The trouble with any form of "fundamentalism" is that it assumes all the answers have been arrived at; therefore, questions and debate are prohibited. Without dissent, there can be no growth.
2006-12-24 02:07:21 · answer #7 · answered by Isis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fundamentalism means unquestioning adherence to religious doctrines so it actively discourages the spread of any knowledge that challenges those doctrines.
2006-12-24 02:30:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A fundamentalist belief does not, but a Catholic one does.
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2006-12-24 02:07:20 · answer #9 · answered by Catholic Philosopher 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, the knowledge of God for sure.
2006-12-24 02:07:13 · answer #10 · answered by Chef Bob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋