A Thought, and Query


I've been reading a lot about religious fundamentalism. A lot of what I'm reading seems to regard fundamentalism as a threat, much like the totalitarian reaction to democracy that occured between World War I and II. Yet, a lot of what I'm reading seems to capitulate to the fundamentalists: either through trying to co-exist with them or understand them, etc.

A curious little thought entered my head: is this not the same appeasement from the '30s? I'm not sure why I thought that.

I'm curious... what do YOU think. If it is: Why? If it isn't: Why?