There's no Church of England fundamentalism. We can't have Church of England fundamentalism. You know, like they have Islamic fundamentalism. Jihad! : Ah ha :
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He jokes about the absence of a specific type of religious fundamentalism in England.
- In plain terms
- He says there is no English fundamentalism like Islam.
- What can you take from it?
- Religious extremism varies by region.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is fundamentalism?
- How do religions differ?
Another view
It simplifies complex religious dynamics.
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