Word: fundamentalistism
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...Jihad in America" is a meticulously substantiated account of Islamic fundamentalist activity in the United States. And, anyone who came to Emerson's presentation with an open mind was confronted with a level-headed, informative and compelling exposition of the very real threat that Islamic militants pose to America and the world. Unfortunately, Emerson was met with a reactionary smear campaign organized by official representatives of this campus's Muslim community...
...Party is also referred to as the conservative party and this is another reason why Buchanan does not belong in its midst. The word conservative should connote a certain skepticism about the efficiency of government and its ability to solve social problems. Many of Buchanan's views are more fundamentalist than conservative--he seems to have incredible faith in the government's ability to implement its programs...
...inadequacies, the SAT does not attempt to test opinions. Any selection based on "morals," on the other hand, would reward those who agree with those in power about what is and is not "morally good." Suddenly, anyone who is pro-choice or pro-life, a fundamentalist or an atheist, could be excluded--an unacceptable obstruction of our country's freedom of speech and of thought...
Today her private, nonpartisan foundation, Putting Families First, has become a national model. Nearly 900 groups statewide--from fundamentalist churches to liberal organizations--have signed on to help hundreds of families. The state department of social services recruits clients, 90% of them single mothers; the church or association puts together a team to help with everything from resumes to fixing a broken toilet to lining up free dental care. No one knew how the chemistry would work--or that the public-private partnership would help yield something valuable, even beyond a 65% drop in state welfare rolls...
...Nayef Hawatmeh, leaders of radical Damascus-based Palestinian guerrilla factions opposed to the peace process. Syria has ordered Habash and Hawatmeh to end their armed struggle as it prepares to negotiate its own peace deal with Israel, and Arafat hopes that reconciling with them will isolate the Islamic fundamentalist Hamas movement, whose terrorist suicide attacks are the main threat to the peace process. But Hamas may not be feeling any urgency to strike. "They'll only feel the need to act once Barak and Arafat actually seal an agreement," Hamad says. Until then, they?re happy to watch the Palestinian...