Sunday, April 12, 2015

Secular Modernity and Religious Revitalization

This is taken from Chapter 14 of "Anatomy of the Sacred" by Livingston.




Questions for review

 What doctrine in both Protestant and Islamic Fundamentalism contributes to their resistance to innovation or new interpretation?

Describe what factors in the modern world have contributed to the secularization process that has narrowed the scope of religion in some societies. What has caused scholars to have second thoughts about this thesis?

Characterize common features of the new Protestant Fundamentalism in America and radical Islam.

Describe the characteristics of American Fundamentalists’ premillenarian view of history? What is its religious and social significance?



11 comments:

  1. Religious fundamentalism contributes to the resistance of modernity, innovation, and new interpretation in Protestant and Islamic Fundamentalism.

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  2. Good presentation Professor! I strongly believe in the fact that once a person becomes too extremist and the religion does not ask for that, then that person is no longer faithful and respectful to his or her religion.

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  3. I agree with Anas. None of the religions are complicated. Some extremists make it complicated for themselves and for others.

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  4. I completely agree with the ideas of the secularist doctrine, concerning the separation of religion and politics, since it allows people to feel safe and free to practice their religion, while maintaining a more level-headed and unbiased system rather than a system that is heavily influenced by religious presumption. Overall great presentation, professor.

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  5. Thank you for this post professor, as I now read chapter 14 for next week I am more prepared to understand its topics thoroughly

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  6. This chapter really elaborated on Appiah's essay. I still do not agree with fundamentalist views to resist modernization. Their extreme thinking is definitely counterproductive to the peace and the growth of society.

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  7. After seeing this presentation and review it in class, I understand chapter 14 a lot better. I agree with Vinny that this chapter went in depth on Appiah's essay.

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  8. This video was very useful to get a better understanding of chapter 14. I believe that fundamentalists views are radical and threatening. As humans, we need to accept new ideals and respect people with different opinions and backgrounds. I consider that fundamentalism leads to intolerance and prejudice.

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  9. I agree with Carol's comment above. Religions should just simply be respected and others opinions should not take affect on our religious freedom.

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  10. Awesome presentation! I agree that radical views are negative and that if one becomes extremist, they pass a line and become too into their views and reject everyone else's ideas and that is not how it should be. We should all be able to share and respect each others views and learn from each other.

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