RELIGIOUS FUNDAMENTALISM IN EUROPEAN CULTURE
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https://doi.org/10.47054/Keywords:
Religious fundamentalism, Europe, culture, democracy, identity, globalisation, migrationsAbstract
Religious fundamentalism represents a highly contentious and evolving topic within
contemporary European culture. This research examines the phenomenon through its historical,
political, and cultural dimensions, encompassing various religious traditions including Catholicism,
Protestantism, Orthodoxy, and Islam. Fundamentalism is viewed as a response to modernisation,
secularisation, and globalisation, while also serving as an ideological mechanism for maintaining
identity and tradition. Particular emphasis is placed on its interplay with national identity,
pluralism, and democracy, as well as the resulting cultural conflicts. Migrations, the influence of
media and emerging technologies, and the institutional response of the European Union are identified
as pivotal elements shaping the current dynamics of religious fundamentalism. The ultimate
determination is that fundamentalism should not be perceived merely as an external threat, but
rather as an intrinsic component of European cultural and political reality, which concurrently
challenges and redefines the continent’s future.
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