religion and politics continued mr. carney cpw4u 2011
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Religion and Politics Continued
Mr. CarneyCPW4U
2011
• A fundamentalist believes that he or she has the ‘truth’ and that anyone who deviates from the ‘truth’ is a form of evil.
• It is a strict adherence to a set ideology. • Christian Fundamentalism – if you don’t take the bible
literally you are not a Christian. There is no possibility of a middle ground.
• Suggesting that parts of the bible could be taken metaphorically would deem non fundamentalists, non Christians.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6f0ZHaoSnf0
Fundamentalism
The Danger of Fundamentalism
• When religion is used as a device for political gain, the chance of a negative outcome is probable.
• Fundamentalism is a rigid form of thought, and does not necessarily fit into a definition of the common good for all people.
• In a pluralistic society, Fundamentalism becomes increasingly difficult to exist.
Coup D'état
• A radical overthrowing of the government.• A coup d'état happens with 24 hours. It is a result
of a mob like group over turning a government with force.
• A coup d'état is a radical form of democracy – the mob rules, even when the government fails.
• Most recently, a Coup D'état attempt happened in Ecuador.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2Yifzg2mBw
Political Protest
• Political protest is an expression of democracy.
• It is the ‘mob’ voicing their concerns.• Various forms of political protest happen
constantly throughout the world.
Vietnam protests
• Americans protest the USA involvement in Vietnam.
• President Johnston imposes the ‘draft card.’• Mob protests demonstrate by burning the
draft cards.• http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=lTJgMmHZNYQ&feature=related
1960’s-1970’s
• Marks a time when ideologists and conservatives clashed like no other.
• Music, Art, Drama, are excellent recounts of the time. Political protests were often enhanced through the art forms.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVCJC5wIFbA
1960’s and 1970’s
• A central theme of peace was promoted by the ‘mob’ and a growing suspicion of the governments ulterior motive.
• Anti establishment / anti government • http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=to5d4p4aYiQ
Folk Hero’s
• Bob Dylan – The Times they are a Changing• Phil Ochs – Universal Soldier
• These idealists effectively promoted a peaceful resolution to war by empowering the youth.
June 5th 1989
• Tiananmen Square – the ‘Tank Man’ protests the Chinese military forcible removal of protesters from Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-nXT8lSnPQ
• This is raw footage of ‘Tank Man’ or ‘Unknown Rebel’
G20 Toronto Protests
• Demonstrators accused leaders of turning blind eyes to countries with people in great need.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOKsHc-ozD4
• The protests took a violent turn when riot police used force to restrain protesters.
• Police were accused of brutality.
Task
• Based on our class exploration of the three original ideologies – Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism. Please state the pro’s and con’s of each. (pro’s and con’s are unique to every student)
• Please write an opinion piece about your own ideologies. Refer to any of the ideologies that we have discussed in class.
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