1979: God Fights Back
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Explores the current trend to take political action based on religious belief. Outlines the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in Iran and Egypt, the Christian Right in the United States, and orthodoxy among Israeli Jews. Their common theme is religious teaching mixed with political rhetoric.
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Runtime: 56 minutes
- Topic: History, Religion, Philosophy, and Spirituality, Social Science
- Subtopic: Political Science, World History - 1946-1999, World Religions
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 1999
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Video
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