religion religious fundamentalism http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh93007053 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Religious_fundamentalism A religious philosophy held by some persons (religious fundamentalists) or groups which is characterized by a markedly strict literalism as it is applied to certain specific scriptures, dogmas, or ideologies, and a strong sense of the importance of maintaining ingroup and outgroup distinctions, leading to an emphasis on purity and the desire to return to a previous ideal from which advocates believe members have strayed. BL238 fundamentalism religious philosophy by type