Fundamentalism: Menace II Society

# Summary

This Stuff You Should Know episode dives into the surprisingly modern phenomenon of fundamentalism, exploring how it's far more than just a religious problem. Josh and Chuck examine fundamentalism as an ideology that can attach itself to anything people hold dear—from politics to science to constitutional interpretation—and trace its rise from the 1870s through today, including major movements like the Scopes Monkey Trial, the Iranian Revolution, and the emergence of the religious right in American politics. They break down the key traits that make fundamentalism dangerous to modern society, like intolerance, simplistic thinking, and susceptibility to conspiracy theories, while being careful to distinguish between fundamentalist believers and the many religious moderates and progressives who actively oppose these movements.