Religion and Science: Beyond Fundamentalism and Relativism
Religion and Science: Beyond Fundamentalism and Relativism

When we hear the word fundamentalist, images of fanatical proselytizers, religious extremists and suicide bombers leap to mind.

Why does fundamentalism, adhering to the principle aspects of an idea or ideology, have such a negative connotation?

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Posted 9 months ago
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Churches, Temples, Mosques: The New Religious Intolerance
Churches, Temples, Mosques: The New Religious Intolerance

The United States trumps Europe in the three preconditions of securing religious liberty for minorities.

Should it be a point of pride that America does religious tolerance better than Europe?

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Posted 10 months ago
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New York police surveillance of Muslims appears popular, but is it legal?

‘New York City voters overwhelmingly support the New York Police Department’s anti-terrorism campaign even as provisions of it have come under criticism from civil rights groups who question the legality how police target Muslims.’

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