TITLE

The Fundamentalists anonymous movement

AUTHOR(S)

Luce, James J. D.

PUB. DATE

January 1986

SOURCE

Humanist;Jan/Feb86, Vol. 46 Issue 1, p11

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Using their experience as former fundamentalists, ex-fundamentalists are coming together to help others who want to leave the doctrine. According to Fundamentalists Anonymous (FA), fundamentalism is authoritarian, intolerant and detrimental to society. They believe that the fundamentalist experience can be a serious mental health hazard to people in the U.S. FA works with exfundamentalists and concerned relatives and friends who understand the danger posed by the fundamentalist mindset to a pluralistic democracy. FA began as a two-line advertisement in the "Village Voice." It was founded by Richard Yao. More than 10,000 people have called or written FA. People who have left fundamentalism experience withdrawal symptoms similar to those experienced by people leaving cults. Jerry Falwell has responded to the FA by appearing on "The Today Show." FA contends that it is not an anti-Christian or atheistic group. The goals of FA are to provide a support system through support groups, a newsletter, and hotline, and to educate the public on how fundamentalism can be a serious health hazard. Fundamentalism is defined as a mindset rather than a set of doctrines. It is defined as authoritarian, intolerant, and compulsive about imposing itself upon the rest of society. FA sees little differences between Christian fundamentalists and Islamic fundamentalists.

ACCESSION #

8600015352

Tags: FUNDAMENTALISM;  RELIGIOUS fundamentalism;  ISLAMIC fundamentalism;  YAO, Richard

 

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