"The survey also examined the relation of religiosity to perceptions of Islam and Islamic countries among Christian respondents."
So perception is reality? And if the perception among the left is that George Bush lied to get us into Iraq, and only did it to control all that oil this is also true?
perception and reality are two different things not necessarily the same thing.
"What does this word "fundamental" mean to you?"
In terms of modern Islam. Wahhabism / Muwahhidun, Salafism, Twelver Shi'ism.
"So perception is reality"
No, reality is reality. People are waking up. The smoke screens put up by people like you are starting to clear.
"In terms of modern Islam. Wahhabism / Muwahhidun, Salafism, Twelver Shi'ism. "
So, you believe that these sects represent the basis if Islam? That is what "fundamental" means, after all.