Notice: FACTNet has a duty to educate on the dangers of cults in general, mind control and religious fundamentalism wherever there is potential for harm. History has repeatedly and conclusively proven that nowhere is there greater potential for harm then when destructive cultic behavior and religious fundamentalism become part of government behavior. The information and links below are not intended to single our any particular government or political party, but are provided so you may formulate your own opinions about the real and potential dangers being discussed. More...
http://www.factnet.org/Religious_Fundamentalism.htmlThe Social and Political Implications of Religious Fundamentalism
The term “fundamentalism” is relatively new and was introduced into the English language in the early twentieth century. But fundamentalism itself is not a new phenomenon. It has existed through much of human history in different forms. In the United States, fundamentalism became visible as a religio-political movement in the early twentieth century. This movement was guided by the doctrine of complete faith in five principles
. Over the century, fundamentalism has become a significant political force in the United States as well as other Western countries.
Today we recognize religious and religious-political fundamentalism as a global phenomenon, whose purpose and objectives are the same all over the world. Its purpose is, basically, to reverse human civilization and achievements. Fundamentalists seek to de-secularize society, undo the separation of state and religion, and impose religious-based laws and morals on all spheres of life, especially in social, familial, sexual., and gender relations.
The force of fundamentalism may have little social or political traction as long as it remains within a particular religious territory .But it cannot now be limited to that domain because fundamentalist beliefs are increasingly tied to a fairly overt political agenda. This agenda includes political and patriarchal conservatism, authoritarianism, and the institutionalization of prejudice. It projects itself, meanwhile, as a hostile confrontation with modern society, ideas and thoughts. In both Western and Eastern societies, fundamentalism has become a political ideology embodied in a substantial political movement with the potential to shape the immediate destiny of states and people.
In the West and especially in the United States, we have seen strong fundamentalist elements and pressure groups, which in the last three decades have been turned into a major political force. It has successfully undermined progressive social and democratic policies in the country, and diverted the attention of people from their real struggles of survival around health, education, poverty, and the growing gap between rich and poor in the society. These religio-political fundamentalists groups have started religious crusade against gay rights, Darwin’s theory of evolution, and abortion rights. MORE...
http://www.pforh.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=52
Sarah Palin Used Tax Dollars to Fund Dominionist Churches
Over the past few days, I've done reporting on Sarah Palin's extensive dominionist connections--Including the attempt to run her as a "stealth" dominionist candidate and her connections to some scary dominionist groups including not just "Joel's Army" folks but a far-right Christian Reconstructionist political party linked to domestic terrorism.
Also the link will lead to a Yurica Report editor's note that in turn links to a startling video, titled "Palin's Churches, Thomas Muthee, Witchcraft and the Third Wave," by Bruce Wilson that includes portions of Sarah Palin's talk to the Master's Commission at Wasilla Assembly of God. Also the link will allow you to see another startling video by Bruce Wilson titled, "Palin and the Holy Laughter Annointing." MORE...
http://www.yuricareport.com/Campaign2008/PalinUsedStateTaxDollarsForChurches.html
http://www.yuricareport.com/Campaign2008/TextTranscriptOfSarahPalinChurchSpeech.html
http://www.yuricareport.com/
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