There's a religious basis to their [Bush and Chaney] kind…
“There's a religious basis to their [Bush and Chaney] kind of conservatism. It's rooted in a kind of fundamentalism. I'm afraid of that. I don't like that idea. I think all extremism is suspect.”
About This Quote
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Fundamentalist conservatism stems from religious roots, which can breed extremism and fear.
In simple terms: Religious conservatism can lead to extremism.
Question extreme ideologies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- community dialogue
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to distinguish belief from extremism?
- What role should religion play in politics?
Not all religious views are extreme.