Evangelical Fanatics and the Damage They are Doing Now I never thought of it like that, he said. Do you believe Hes strong enough to carry you into the end zone? I asked. Let your mother know that, as long as she doesnt say anything hurtful, hateful or scary, she is welcome to expose your children to religion as much or as little as she likes. assets of fanaticism, yet it may be doubted if the fanatic type of mind ever could do more than agitate. 16 Bryan, D. Fanatics, Mobs and Terrorists: The Dynamics of Orange Parades in Northern Ireland. I just felt attacked about something that was completely unprovoked (I didn't have anything on me or my car showing what I believe in) and I just wasn't sure how I should have handled the situation or how I should have reacted. 'Sonic boom' is heard across central England as 'ground shakes' The Effects of Religious Fanaticism on Mental Health Try shedding your armor before you walk in the door. Second, offer to have a conversation about your beliefs in an attempt to improve mutual understanding. Christian martyrdom - what does the Bible say? Knowing what you value will help you build the most meaningful life possible. With over a decade of clinical experience, she aims to integrate evolution, genetics, and neuroscience within the practice of psychotherapy. On their way to conquering the Holy Land from the Muslims by force of arms, the crusaders destroyed dozens of Jewish communities and killed thousands because the Jews would not accept the Christian faith. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Religious_fanaticism&oldid=1135853911, Short description is different from Wikidata, All articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases, Articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases from January 2023, Articles with unsourced statements from August 2021, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. I mean, people didnt know what to do with a guy who was always trying to convert everyone including Christians to Christianity. After all, theyre the ones making unevidenced claims about reality, not us. Fanaticism is a drug. How should a Christian respond to persecution? Atheists Could Learn a Lot from Religious People About How to Win Debates, read every sophisticated theologian in the history of Christianity, God in the Age of Science: A Critique of Religious Reason, Faith vs. Why would the Abrahamic God, all-lovingand all-powerful, allow natural evils to tormentand kill people? They think theyre perfectly fine driving. You in turn can invite them to a gathering of others like you. If they havent steeped themselves extensively in the honorable tradition of secularism, then they have no credibility as believers. So stop worrying so much. For example, refrain from asking, Why are Christians so crazy? Youre not only generalizing, but youre backing the person into a corner, as they couldnt possibly begin to answer your question. In the meantime, the governments of the world are absolutely right to respond to fanatics who turn to terrorism with all necessary force. If you're asked about your religious beliefs, be honest. ", How to Deal with Religious People if You Are an Atheist, https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/02/jesus-is-ruining-my-love-life-is-religion-a-deal-breaker/252268/, http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/11/05/7-facts-about-atheists/, http://americanhumanist.org/What_We_Do/Local_Groups, http://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships/effective-communication.htm, https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/cui-bono/201211/are-i-statements-better-you-statements, https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/between-you-and-me/201406/5-tips-avoiding-conflict-in-your-relationship, https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/how-talk-about-your-religious-beliefs-without-being-jerk/, https://newrepublic.com/article/117474/arguing-religious-people-turn-their-techniques-around, https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/mr-personality/201312/why-are-religious-people-generally-less-intelligent, Confrontarsi con Persone Religiose da Ateo.