In this groundbreaking work, award-winning Brazilian journalist Azevedo presents a frank and objective account of how the label of “fundamentalism” can be applied to religious and secular ‘faiths’ alike. In the 21st century, passionate and emotional attachment to a single point of view, and the rejection of all others, has become one of the main social, political, and religious issues, leading to conflicts around the globe.
In this groundbreaking work, award-winning Brazilian journalist Azevedo presents a frank and objective account of how the label of “fundamentalism” can be applied to religious and secular ‘faiths’ alike. In the 21st century, passionate and emotional attachment to a single point of view, and the rejection of all others, has become one of the main social, political, and religious issues, leading to conflicts around the globe.