Muslim Woman Strangles and Stabbs Daughter 40 Times to Exorcise Her

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padib said:

sapphi_snake said:

padib said:

sapphi_snake said:

padib said:

I guess so :B

But really, it all comes down to what you define as religious fanaticism. If you describe it as taking your beliefs to a point where you take action on them in counter-social ways (such as Ghandi's fast), then I believe it is fine so long as it is properly directed. If you define religious fanaticism to be any form of violent behavior in the name of religion then for the most part I can only agree with you that it is counter-positive.

Of course, if you want, we could instead stay with a vague definition of it all :P

Ghandi's actions can't be considered religious fanatism, because he wasn't acting in the name of any religion (I'm not even sure what religion he followed). Those actions were politcally motivated. When I think of religious fanatisicm, I think of hings like the Crusades, or the bombing of abortion clinics. Or Westboro Baptist Church.

What about martin luther king? Would you consider his mission politically motivated, or religiously motivated. Keep in mind one of his biggest quotes: "I have seen the promised land".

What about George W. Bush Jr.? Was he politically motivated, or religiously motivated? He claimed he was on a 'mission from God'.

Don't dodge buddy :)

I'm not doging anything. Just making a point.