Impact On Culture: Religious Fundamentalism As Cultural Defence

Question 1

Fundamentalism

Answer 1

Any religious group that aims to go back to what are regarded as the original and ‘true’ beliefs and practises of the faith.

Question 2

HOWARD

Answer 2

In 1999 - internet was already playing a key role in Christian fundamentalist groups. - ‘Digital Jesus’ created a virtual church - core beliefs = biblical literalism, people must be spiritually reborn then evangelise and a belief in end times.

Question 3

ISIS

Answer 3

Rely on digital technology to spread their message even though they seek to return to ‘traditional’ ways of life — some suggest this is a reaction to processes of cultural imperialism & homogenisation.

Question 4

TALIBAN

Answer 4

Once banned photography, movies and use of internet on the grounds they were all ‘un-Islamic’.