fundamentalism's
Rigid belief system's
Fundamentalism's is the possessive form of fundamentalism, a strict adherence to core doctrines of a religion or ideology, rejecting modern reinterpretation.
Originally described early 20th-century Protestant movements emphasizing biblical literalism, the term now applies to rigid orthodoxy in any tradition: fundamentalism's appeal lies in its certainty, Islamic fundamentalism's spread across the region.
Structured belief framework
- extremismIdeology beyond accepted norms
- nationalismDevotion to one's country
- authoritarianismConcentrated, unchecked governmental power
- radicalismPursuit of sweeping change
intolerance · absolutism · populism · traditionalism · reactionary · militancy · separatism · xenophobia
Established body of teachings
- scriptureSacred religious writings
- literalismExact meaning only
- orthodoxyAdherence to accepted beliefs
- evangelicalismFervent gospel-centered Christianity
dogma · creationism · inerrancy · revivalism · theocracy · sect · puritanism · zealotry
Custom passed through generations
- purityUncontaminated quality
- identityWho someone is
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
modernity · globalization · secularism · authenticity · preservation · values · norms · customs
Points where things start
- movementChange in position
- adherentsLoyal supporters of something
- critiqueDetailed evaluative analysis
- scholarshipEducational funding or erudition
history · sociology · influence · phenomenon · emergence · spread · characteristics · followers
ideology
Structured belief framework
- extremismIdeology beyond accepted norms
- nationalismDevotion to one's country
- authoritarianismConcentrated, unchecked governmental power
radicalism · intolerance · absolutism · populism · traditionalism · reactionary · militancy · separatism · xenophobia · propaganda
doctrine
Established body of teachings
- scriptureSacred religious writings
- literalismExact meaning only
- orthodoxyAdherence to accepted beliefs
evangelicalism · dogma · creationism · inerrancy · revivalism · theocracy · sect · puritanism · zealotry · conservatism
tradition
Custom passed through generations
resistance · modernity · globalization · secularism · authenticity · preservation · values · norms · customs · revival
origins
Points where things start
- movementChange in position
- adherentsLoyal supporters of something
- critiqueDetailed evaluative analysis
scholarship · history · sociology · influence · phenomenon · emergence · spread · characteristics · followers · leadership
- religious fundamentalismLiteral interpretation of scripture
- Christian fundamentalismLiteral Bible belief movement
- Islamic fundamentalismLiteral scriptural Muslim politics