Topic: Fundamentalism

Family of 7 kidnapped in Cameroon, including four children

Family of 7 kidnapped: Cameroon officials say a Nigerian Islamist sect kidnapped the French family of 7 vacationing in the country. Is the kidnapping connected to France's Mali military operations?

Separate bomb blasts rock Nigeria's newspapers, at least six killed

While no one has taken credit for the twin blasts, the methods used in the attacks on the newspaper offices appear similar to those used by the Islamist fundamentalist group, Boko Haram.

Wanted Women

What the West can learn from two fiercely intelligent Muslim women who took opposing paths in life.

The prophecies of Ron Paul

In 2002, Rep. Ron Paul of Texas made a series of predictions about the US and the world. DCDecoder looks at Ron Paul's prophecies and his consistency.

Vera Farmiga directs, stars in 'Higher Ground': movie review

'Higher Ground' explores one woman's crisis of faith in a fundamentalist community but falls short on the exploration part despite the sensitive treatment.

The Ledge: movie review

Cast as a thriller, 'The Ledge' follows the escalating clash of wills between a Christian fundamentalist and an atheist, both in love with the same woman.

Opinion: Why the Islamic Right should act like the Christian Right

Americans fear the impact Islamic fundamentalists will have on changes in the Middle East. But they need look no further than their own Christian Right for an example of religious conservatives participating in democracy – with civic persuasion, not violence.

Should the markets be worried about Egypt?

Civil unrest in Egypt has the potential to impact the world economy.

When sociology students visit Creation Museum

A professor of sociology led a field trip through Kentucky's Creation Museum, a fundamentalist Christian facility. The professor found that non-fundamentalists felt uncomfortable there. Museum officials say they've received death threats and the site sometimes draws anti-Creationist protesters.

The Unlikely Disciple

An Ivy Leaguer spends a semester undercover at a fundamentalist Christian university – and is surprised by what he discovers.

Syria downplays troop buildup on Lebanese border

Damascus says it's merely beefing up border security. But the US issued Syria a strong warning, and Israeli troops are on alert.

The Wasted Vigil

The pursuit of happiness and love in modern-day Afghanistan.

Under the Banner of Heaven

A former fundamentalist examines the world of his youth