Christianity Quote by Karen Armstrong
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Battle for God by Karen Armstrong, 2000
Fundamentalist groups view secular society as a threat to religion, driven by deep fear.
In simple terms: Fundamentalists fear secularism erodes faith.
Key Takeaway
Address underlying anxieties.
Themes
religion
politics
fear
Mood
critical
empathetic
Type
sociopolitical
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education reform
- community outreach
Key Concepts
sociology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do some see secularism as hostile?
- How can dialogue reduce perceived threats?
A Different Perspective
Not all religious people share this fear.
