Compassion is the key in Islam and Buddhism and Judaism and Christianity. They are profoundly similar.
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Every fundamentalist movement I've studied in Judaism, Christianity and Islam is convinced at some gut, visceral level that secular liberal society wants to wipe out religion.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Fundamentalist movements perceive secular societies as threats to their religious beliefs and existence.
Karen Armstrong highlights the deep-rooted fear among fundamentalist groups in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam that secular, liberal societies are actively trying to eradicate their religious practices and beliefs. This fear fuels a sense of urgency and resistance within these movements, often leading to a defensive posture against what they see as existential threats to their faith.
Themes
FundamentalismReligionSecularismBeliefsSociety
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate about the role of religion in public policy, this quote can illustrate the concerns of fundamentalist groups.
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