Deepak Chopra

New Age values are conscious evolution, a non-sectarian society, a non-military culture, global sharing, healing the environment, sustainable economies, self-determination, social justice, economic empowerment of the poor, love, compassion in action, going beyond religious fundamentalism, going beyond nationalism-extreme nationalism, culture.

American Speaker

Deeyah Khan

While religious fundamentalism is treated as a serious social problem because it has the potential to lead to rare but devastating acts of terrorism against the public, with a variety of programmes and interventions to address it, everyday violence against women occurring in the name of fundamentalism has long been neglected.

Norwegian Director

Ehud Olmert

The Palestinians are facing a historic junction at which they will have to decide whether they want to remain stuck in a corner of extreme fundamentalism, which will cut them off from the entire world, or whether they are ready to take the necessary steps. My role is to assist in building this process.

Israeli Politician

Moby

One of the reasons why fundamentalists are so aggressive in trying to promote fundamentalism is because deep down they know it's arbitrary. If you're comfortable with your belief you don't need to convince other people to agree with you.

American Musician

Peter L. Berger

Some people seem to gravitate from one fundamentalism to another, from some kind of secular fundamentalism into a religious fundamentalism or the other way around, which is not very helpful.

Austrian Sociologist

Isabel Allende

In times of conflict, war, poverty or religious fundamentalism, women and children are the first and most numerous victims. Women need all their courage today.

Chilean Writer

Gijs de Vries

I remain optimistic. What we've seen in Europe and the rest of the world is that freedom has a much stronger attraction than radical fundamentalism.

Dutch Politician

G. Gordon Liddy

Environmentalism is a form of pagan fundamentalism. These green wackos are fanatics like al-Quaida. Just like them.

American Lawyer

Ali Bongo Ondimba

It's important to produce economic development. Fundamentalism develops even faster with misery.

Gabonese Politician

J. K. Rowling

I'm opposed to fundamentalism in any form.

English Author

Usually refers to strict religious beliefs, often seen as outdated by some.

Religious Context

Means not interpreting religious texts in metaphorical or symbolic ways.

Literal Interpretation

Can be seen negatively, as resisting change or scientific understanding.

Potential Negativity

Not only religious; applies to strict belief in basic principles of any field.

Beyond Religion

Implies a resistance to new ideas or methods in the field.

Resistance to Change

Often sparks debates, as it can clash with progressive views.

Debate Trigger

 of our unity with all life. And other people reported that same thing as well. And I felt that these experiences had the potential to help be an antidote to tribalism, to fundamentalism, to genocide and environmental destruction.