Thankyou so much to all those useful answers about fundamentalism and extremism.
How can Fundamentalism be a positive attribute to society then?
This is something that confuses me and always has.
2007-03-27 23:06:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Fundamentalism is good for everything. It is paying attention and following to the detail. When you know the fundamentals in basketball, or baseball, your a better player. You do the little things and have a better understanding than other people. They typically enjoy what they are doing, and do not tolerate anything but complete effort. So basically, it is a concept that you are striving to be your best. That benefits society in many different ways.
2007-03-27 23:21:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the end fundamentalism is never good, because men become more knowledgeable with dialog with the others. A society which can dialog with others is a winner on many grounds (this does not mean one has to accept everything, but that one has to leave the door open for a fair exchange).
2007-03-27 23:11:38 · answer #2 · answered by remy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Technically, it can strengthen tradition and protect it against transient revolts that may bring the society down. But I think a society that promotes fundamentalism is already in decay.
2007-03-27 23:11:40 · answer #3 · answered by Sorrowful W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If a person is a Fundamentalist, He/She is quite religious about their study of the scriptures. They spend a great deal of time reading and studying the scriptures (generally daily).
Thanks,
Eds
2007-03-27 23:17:59 · answer #4 · answered by Eds 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋