Fundamentalism

usgb/ˌfʌndəˈmentəlɪzəm/
noun

Strong belief in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture in a religion.

His fundamentalism led him to reject any interpretation of the Bible that wasn't literal.
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Often appears as...

  • religious fundamentalism
  • christian fundamentalism
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Religious Context

Usually refers to strict religious beliefs, often seen as outdated by some.

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Her fundamentalism shaped her daily routine and moral decisions.
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Literal Interpretation

Means not interpreting religious texts in metaphorical or symbolic ways.

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He argued for fundamentalism in understanding the creation story as a seven-day event.
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Potential Negativity

Can be seen negatively, as resisting change or scientific understanding.

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The community’s fundamentalism clashed with the new biology curriculum.
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