GEOG 002 : Cultural Elements

CH 6
1. What are some pros and cons of hierarchical religious administration?
2. What about autonomous religious administration (pros and cons)?
3. Why do you think fundamentalist groups such as Al Qaeda, Taliban, and ISIS find supporters?
4. Do we also find fundamentalism in other religions, both historic and contemporary? If yes, please give some examples.
5. Compare universalizing religions with ethnic religions in regard to violence
6. Why do you think Islam is the fastest growing religion worldwide?