PLT3980: Issues in Global Politics "Religious fundamentalism and terrorism are products of globalisation. Discuss." Following evidence of a revitalisation in religious faith1 throughout the world‚ and a series of terrorist incidents purportedly motivated by religious fundamentalism‚ various commentators have argued globalisation has ushered in new forms of radical religious belief and expression and a unique form of contemporary terrorism. This essay contends that while various forms
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other negative consequences - within Indonesia. There is a plethora of evidence to suggest that the Bali bombing can indeed be viewed within the framework of a revolt against the West. Indeed‚ although the Indonesian government was initially reluctant to assist the United States in its campaign against terrorism -- which is clearly evidenced in the fact that
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polygamy in the U.S. is forbidden and criminal offenses‚ Mormon fundamentalists known as sects continue the practice of plural marriage and despite federal opposition. Despite the wide view of American society being openly opposed to polygamist lifestyle‚ polygamous followers maintain with their
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discrimination. Time has shown that many people feel uncomfortable in new situations‚ and are opposed to change‚ and this lies in the fact that these circumstances make them feel uncomfortable. Furthermore‚ religious fundamentalists play a major role in gay discrimination. Fundamentalist Christian‚ Dr. James Dobson‚ has a newsletter‚ Focus on the Family‚ that regularly denounces gays‚ and these views are not far from the views of many other Christians. One of the stones in the foundation of the Christian
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sects that carry out acts of terror against pro-western nations. The terrorist that the United States mainly focus on are the groups in the Middle East. The Islamic revolutionary regime in Iran has inspired groups of Islamic extreme fundamentalists. These fundamentalists are ready to wage Jihad against their enemies. Jihad is the Muslim form of warfare that focuses on a persons inner struggle. This type of force is supposed to be used to improve one’s self or society. With the west influencing much
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portion of the general public accepted the theory of evolution as a fact while fundamentalists rejected it. On the Origin of Species was the cause of a domino effect leading up to the Scopes trial‚ formally known as The State of Tennessee v. James Thomas Scopes‚ in 1925. The trial reflects a collision between science and religion due to discoveries that discredited the bible‚ and created tension between fundamentalists and modernists. In the 1920’s‚ American culture began to take a turn onto a
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A discussion of religion can branch into any number of topics‚ over any number of denominations and sects‚ about its effects on law and politics‚ and its role within society. However‚ mention religion today‚ and one subject arises universally: Danish cartoons. Out of context‚ this sounds ridiculous‚ but within a sound framework‚ the subject broaches religion at every possible entry. Perhaps no event in recent history‚ excluding 9/11‚ has provoked such a universal and rapid backlash. Retaliation
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The Khilafat movement (1919-1924) was a pan-Islamic‚ political campaign launched by Muslims in British India to influence the British government and to protect the Ottoman Empire during the aftermath of World War I. The position of Caliph after the Armistice of Mudros of October 1918 with the military occupation of Istanbul and Treaty of Versailles (1919) fell into a disambiguation along with the Ottoman Empire’s existence. The movement gained force after the Treaty of Sèvres (August 1920) which
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Purple Hibiscus Character notes: Eugene Achike Eugene is a complex and fascinating character‚ whose shadow falls strongly on his wife and children. Born during the colonial period in Nigeria‚ he was raised by priests and left his country to study in England. Publicly‚ he is praised for his courageous stand against the military regime in Nigeria and admired for his success in the business world. Privately‚ however‚ he is revealed to be a religious fanatic who rules his household with his
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convention‚ the uncertainty about knowing the correcting policy structure was foreseen as well. This convention was difficult due to how diverse it was. It was consisting of 30% Lalas‚ 30% Kartouks‚ 20% Jabar‚ 20% Suuz Party along with Islamic fundamentalists. Each group had its own agenda‚ that is was crucial to understanding everyone needs throughout the convention. In that process‚ our ideas were challenged and we negotiated to come to a gray area. The furthermost debated proposals were the type
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