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.