The Battle for God

In "The Battle for God," Karen Armstrong explores the rise of fundamentalism as a powerful reaction against modern secular values in the late twentieth century. She delves into the origins and aspirations of fundamentalist movements across major faith traditions, focusing on Protestantism in the U.S., Judaism in Israel, and Islam in Egypt and Iran. Armstrong portrays these movements as complex and modern responses to the challenges of contemporary life, while advocating for compassion as a means to alleviate the growing tensions between fundamentalism and modernity.