Root cause & flaw of fundamentalism
Two quotes from this eSkeptic book review reiterate what I concluded years ago about fundamentalism: its attraction and fault are the the same, an innate desire for certainty.
According to the authors, the major attraction of fundamentalist religion is the “unifying philosophy of life” (p. 15) that the sacred text provides.
In other words, it is not just a particular personality type that is driven to fundamentalist belief. Rather, the stable, clear-cut worldview offered by fundamentalist faiths appeals to the general human need for security and understanding.
According to the authors, the major attraction of fundamentalist religion is the “unifying philosophy of life” (p. 15) that the sacred text provides.
In other words, it is not just a particular personality type that is driven to fundamentalist belief. Rather, the stable, clear-cut worldview offered by fundamentalist faiths appeals to the general human need for security and understanding.
posted by Bob at 12:27 PM
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