1. Why does Fundamentalism have "its greatest appeal in times and places where values and ways of life are changing"? (p. 192) How does Fundamentalism convert "powerlessness into power"? (p. 196)
2. Given the fact that Fundamentalists ordinarily believe they should separate themselves from the world, why do they get involved in worldly politics at times--and why is their political agenda so conservative? When capitalism, advertising, and the market seem to encourage worldliness, materialism, and even immorality, why don't Fundamentalists challenge free enterprise?

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