Fundamentalism is terrifying because it is based purely on emotion, rather than intelligence. It prevents followers from thinking as individuals and about the good of the world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fundamentalism is dangerous because it uses emotion over reason.
- In plain terms
- Fundamentalism uses emotion instead of thinking.
- What can you take from it?
- Question beliefs that rely only on emotion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What role does emotion play in your beliefs?
- How do you check dogma?
Another view
Sometimes emotions are valid guides for justice.
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