induism, Sikhism, and Confucianism... Whether American Christian fundamentalists call it 'secular humanism' or radical Muslims in the Middle East call it 'West toxification,' they say that reason has been put at the center, God and the divine have been relegated to the sidelines, and therefore things have become distorted or perverted" (Hirsley, 1992).
             Fundamentalists are well known for their preaching of strict morals. There are rules for dress, drinking, sexuality, appropriate speech, and the discipline of children. There is also censorship of reading material, close supervision of what can and cannot be listened to or viewed, and strict regulation of dating and mate selection. These rules supposedly originate directly from the Bible and it's teachings. They preach strict literal beliefs in the Bible; however, fundamentalists employ their own strategies of interpretation. Piety for this group is based on the idea of the individual attaining religious sanctity with out regards to the people surrounding them or the events taking place. This personal attitude leaves little or no room for any social dimension. When the final battle between Good and Evil arrives ("Judgment Day"), victory will be granted to the true believer. Fundamentalists believe this day is near and all they do now in preparation will save them from dreadful!
             fait the "less pure" will suffer (Class Notes, Sept. 6).
             Fundamentalists select and reshape particular aspects of tradition, especially those that clearly distinguish the fundamentalist from the mainstream. They also select specific aspects of modernity to embrace and employ. Some aspects of modern technology like radio, television, VCRs, and modern mailing techniques are used. Certain consequences of modernity and its process are focus on as well. All three aspects of selectivity may change in time and are used together to support the fundamentalism opposition (Almond, Appleby, Sivan; 406).
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