Are we allowed to be fanaticism, to the religion that we profess?

Indonesia
February 3, 2011 11:02am CST
Hello everyone, I wanted to ask ya. What we may have to be fanaticism (excessive nature of the religion) to the religion that we profess? Then, there is often said that if we follow the teachings that we believe nut and continuous over-the life we experience the convenience. what was right by being fanatical we can be like that?
4 responses
reneezoso
@reneezoso (392)
• India
4 Feb 11
there are too many religions.. and now the existing religion also getting divided into parts.. I think all religion all one.. all serve the same god...but yeah . .worshipping idols are something christians dont..
sais06
@sais06 (1284)
• Philippines
4 Feb 11
What you said is true renee. We all serve the same God but just being divided because of the differences in doctrines that religions follow. Doctrines are created by man. I just don't understand why these religious leaders cannot understand that we should follow God's doctrine and not that one created by a mere human. Sometimes they do not accept mistakes. That is hypocrisy. Oftentimes they do not do what they preach. I strongly agree with that we should not worship idols like those graven images, carved stones, etc.
gengeni
@gengeni (3308)
• Indonesia
6 Feb 11
Actually we are not religious fanatics, because religion can breed into various streams who would mislead mankind. But God, the Creator of the Universe is what we deserve fanatic through instructions Apostles and His Books.
rifnee
@rifnee (1713)
• Indonesia
4 Feb 11
It is fine. It is entirely your right. Every religion is entitled to claim his religion is right, while other religions do not. That should not be is if religion be false shall be annexed by the religious right claims.
sais06
@sais06 (1284)
• Philippines
4 Feb 11
Well there are religions that allow fanaticism while others do not. It depends on their doctrine. Be spiritual instead of being religious that's what I can say because God is a spiritual being and not just a religion. We can become closer to God if we focus on our spiritual life but not with religion. It's good to have a religion but do not be fanatical. Religion could mislead us but if we have a spiritual relationship with God we will not be lost.