January 18, 2012

Universalistic aspect of the Gülen Movement

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Are norms and values in the Gülen Movement modified according to varying circumstances?

Varying circumstances do not result in modifications to norms and values in the Gülen Movement.

Its norms and values have held steady over time, so that the Gülen Movement has not suffered or changed as a result of crisis or conflict in society, nor in the face of other new developments, but instead has become stronger. This is different from political movements, in which self-interest and cost–benefit calculations do indeed generally lead to modification of norms.