antifundamentalist
Opposes literal interpretation
Antifundamentalist describes opposition to religious or ideological fundamentalism—the strict, literal interpretation of sacred texts or doctrines.
As a noun, an antifundamentalist is someone who actively opposes such movements: Antifundamentalist scholars challenged the literal reading of Genesis.
The term appears in debates about science education, secularism, and religious politics.
Coexistence of differing views
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- open-mindednessAcceptance of differing viewpoints
- diversityState of varied elements
- inclusivityPractice of welcoming all
freethinking · rationalism · humanism · cosmopolitanism · individualism · democracy · liberty · autonomy
Religion-government relationship
- disestablishmentWithdrawal of official status
- separationState of being apart
- freethoughtReason-based belief formation
- nonreligiousNot involving worship
secularity · secularization · irreligion · agnosticism · atheism · naturalism · materialism · humanism
Unyielding adherence to doctrine
- literalismExact meaning only
- orthodoxyAdherence to accepted beliefs
- zealotryExcessive devotion to beliefs
- fanaticismObsessive, unreasoning dedication
extremism · rigidity · intolerance · absolutism · sectarianism · bigotry · close-mindedness · puritanism
New understanding of something
- modernizationAdoption of current methods
- revisionismReexamining established doctrine
- contextualismBelief justification varies situationally
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
reassessment · dialogue · flexibility · rethinking · hermeneutics · exegesis · liberalization · updating
Pleading for a cause
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- rallyGathering for a cause
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
grassroots · lobbying · petition · awareness · solidarity · civil-liberties · education · outreach
pluralism
Coexistence of differing views
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- open-mindednessAcceptance of differing viewpoints
- diversityState of varied elements
inclusivity · freethinking · rationalism · humanism · cosmopolitanism · individualism · democracy · liberty · autonomy · egalitarianism
church-state
Religion-government relationship
- disestablishmentWithdrawal of official status
- separationState of being apart
- freethoughtReason-based belief formation
nonreligious · secularity · secularization · irreligion · agnosticism · atheism · naturalism · materialism · humanism · reason
dogmatism
Unyielding adherence to doctrine
- literalismExact meaning only
- orthodoxyAdherence to accepted beliefs
- zealotryExcessive devotion to beliefs
fanaticism · extremism · rigidity · intolerance · absolutism · sectarianism · bigotry · close-mindedness · puritanism · intransigence
reinterpretation
New understanding of something
- modernizationAdoption of current methods
- revisionismReexamining established doctrine
- contextualismBelief justification varies situationally
adaptation · reassessment · dialogue · flexibility · rethinking · hermeneutics · exegesis · liberalization · updating · reconciliation
advocacy
Pleading for a cause
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- rallyGathering for a cause
coalition · grassroots · lobbying · petition · awareness · solidarity · civil-liberties · education · outreach · resistance
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Strict original-doctrine adherent
fundamentalism · literalist · ultraorthodox · traditionalist · true believer
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Adherent to established customs
orthodox · ultraconservative · religious right · theocrat · reactionary
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