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The Roots of Fundamentalism
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'The Roots of Fundamentalism' is a film of a discussion between world religion scholar Huston Smith and author, TV host, and film maker Phil Cousineau[http://www.lmu.edu/lmunews/Bridgebuilder_Award_Given_to_Religion_Scholar.htm Loyola Marymount University article on Huston Smtih which lists Smith's video works] on the subject of Christian fundamentalism.
The modern emergence US Christian fundamentalism promoted Smith to speak out and write articles on the subject. He addresses many misconceptions about the origins, motives, and goals of the movement that is both sympathetic and critical.[http://www.vedanta.com/store/product751.html Vedanta.com review of DVD]
The interview was also turned into an article for 'Parabola Magazine' titled "Why Fundamentalism Matters".[http://www.parabola.org/all-categories/back-issues/vol-30-4?keyword=huston+smith Parabola Magazine listing of issue that contains Smith's interview article] Smith was featured in their very first issue, and the publication also wanted to feature him in their 30th anniversary issue.
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