MEN OF ONE BOOK

What is fundamentalism, and how does it affect all of our lives? Why has this phenomenon, far from recent, gained such prominence that it's been mistakenly associated with intransigence, madness, and violence? Mateus Soares de Azevedo, a renowned expert in the philosophy of religion, explains in his new work how fundamentalism has been transformed from respect for the message of peace and the teachings contained in sacred books to synonymous with sectarianism and intolerance. Addressing themes of Christianity and Islam, as well as scientific fundamentalism, which is widespread in society, the author demonstrates that the problem lies not in taking the liturgy literally, but in interpreting it according to interests that have nothing to do with the love and peace of people, but rather with political motives.