I should add that my questions about fundamentalism, begining with Intelligence vs. Fundamentalism, are not directed strictly at Christianity or Islam. I don't believe that there is something inherent in either of these religions that promotes fundamentalism, and fundamentalist ideology can be identified in nearly all corners of the world, and in all types of people.

For those, such as myself who wondered what came after "Post-Modernism" it would appear that the answer is now "Anti-Modernism." The rising tide that rejects modernity is a social phenomenon that must be considered independent of the traditional conflicts between athei...

I should add that my questions about fundamentalism, begining with Intelligence vs. Fundamentalism, are not directed strictly at Christianity or Islam. I don't believe that there is something inherent in either of these religions that promotes fundamentalism, and fundamentalist ideology can be identified in nearly all corners of the world, and in all types of people.

For those, such as myself who wondered what came after "Post-Modernism" it would appear that the answer is now "Anti-Modernism." The rising tide that rejects modernity is a social phenomenon that must be considered independent of the traditional conflicts between atheism and religion, conservative and liberal. Although they aren't as high profile, both liberal and secular "fundamentalists" cannot be overlooked.

What is more, the typical constructivist argument that these trends are all the result of power ploys by entrenched elites seem entirely too shallow. Certainly the wealthy and powerful have roles to play, but I think it would be simple-minded to give them all the credit.

And after all this, the question remains: where will we go from here? What will be next? Whether we reject it or not, the peculiar and momentary condition of "modernity" persists as it always has, and we will have no choice but to make peace with it or destroy ourselves. Empires crumble as they cling to the past, is this the fate about to befall us?

Honestly, I agree. I was born and raised in America, and I have to admit, I like th place. So when I see crazy shit like this it really worries me.

I'm a pretty jaded person when it comes to crazy religious nuts. I study terrorists who blow up innocent women and children. (Though it should be noted that, contrary to popular assertion, Islamic terrorists do not send their children as suicide bombers.) That said, I was nevertheless shocked to see that these people would abandon their own children to protect their personal salvation. This kind of spiritual greed is deeply unsettling to me, and runs counter to all my experiences.

But does Don King beg the question: Only in America? The fact is...

Honestly, I agree. I was born and raised in America, and I have to admit, I like th place. So when I see crazy shit like this it really worries me.

I'm a pretty jaded person when it comes to crazy religious nuts. I study terrorists who blow up innocent women and children. (Though it should be noted that, contrary to popular assertion, Islamic terrorists do not send their children as suicide bombers.) That said, I was nevertheless shocked to see that these people would abandon their own children to protect their personal salvation. This kind of spiritual greed is deeply unsettling to me, and runs counter to all my experiences.

But does Don King beg the question: Only in America? The fact is that we are the world's largest producer and exporter of fundamentalism, and in certain subtle ways, you could argue that it is an intrinsic component of the American way of life. Understanding how fundamentalism is a part of who we are is an important part of salvaging the American empire before it goes the way of Rome and Napoleon.