Both fanaticism and fervor are expressions of support for a cause that involves strong emotions and dedication to a set of values. Yet, the two evoke markedly different connotations. Fervor is often seen as praiseworthy, inspiring, and admirable because it merges the intellectual and emotional aspects of humanity and aligns them together in the pursuit of moral and religious values. This allows a person to rally for a cause or have a spiritual experience in a rational manner, while also being emotionally invested. Furthermore, a person with a properly balanced religious perspective recognizes multiple values. Thus, is compromising concerning other opinions since he does not consider one issue paramount or prioritized above all others. Fanaticism, on the other hand, is viewed as negative, threatening, single mindedness, and belligerent. This is because a fanatic focuses on one aspect he is passionate about, but neglects the rest in a disproportionate manner. It is not fanaticism itself, advocating negativity and violence, but that the fanatic’s position is intolerant of other ideas. The quality of …show more content…
When Pinchas acted and killed Zimri in a fit of religious passion because he saw the Simonite leader laying with a Midianite woman, it was done with fervor. Pinchas assessed the situation and took initiative, not at the expense of others or to further his own gain, but to glorify G-d Whose commandments were being openly mocked. Pinchas was concerned with the spiritual danger facing Bnei Yisroel, and was willing to risk his life to eliminate the threat. Moreover, Pinchas had no obligation to do anything and could have let the situation pass. However, he understand the opportunity here, and was willing to put both spiritual and material welfare to the side in order to carry out G-d’s
Intolerance, reluctant to welcome beliefs, views, or behavior that contrast from one's own. It has not been dissolved and may never be resolved. In the last several decades, we have seen our world look down on those who are different. It could be as little as they dress differently to a different ethnicity. We make assumptions that those who alter our views are the evildoers, and those are monsters. Monsters don't stay the same; they change as times do. When a new fear is created, the monster than shifts.
Throughout History our world has seen societies which have risen to power and publicity through pure hatred and suffering of others. Our past could yet, reveal the answer to the question, “Can a society based on hate and suffering survive?”. The most powerful and controversial of these societies will be mentioned and with hope, put an end to our uncertainty. The German Reich, modern day North Korea, Al-Qaeda, and the Ku Klux Klan. These listed had based their societies on hate, suffering, or both, which they have marked themselves forever in history.
So the question is not whether we will be extremists, but what kind of extremists we will be. Will we be extremists for hate or for love? Will we be extremists for the preservation of injustice or for the extension of justice? In that dramatic scene on Calvary’s hill, three men were crucified. We must never forget that all three were crucified for the same crime—the crime of extremism. Two were extremists for immorality, and thus fell below their environment. The other, Jesus Christ, was an extremist for love, truth, and goodness, and thereby rose above his environment.
Religion doctrine discusses having pleasure in converting others to one’s religion because it supposedly saves others. As well, most religions talk about an afterlife or give ‘answers’ to questions like death and unexplainable circumstances (also known as miracles). It also promises an eternal life to people that are good (read: follow their religion’s doctrines). Religion also seems to serve justice in a fail-safe way by sending those who sin to hell and those who follow doctrine to heaven. Such appealing ideas of justice and eternal life, if you just follow the rules, are very easy to become viral if done correctly, Dawkins correctly
Fanaticism is an extreme commitment to and idea that enables individuals to commit immoral acts for their belief. In Waknuk where the main characters lived, religious fanaticism has been normalized. Joseph Strorm, the protagonist David’s father is a zealot who exhibits fanatical tendencies
Although many European nations desired the preservation and exploration of their lands, nationhood, language and culture, loyal extremists began to tear down those ideals by including the promotion of hatred against certain groups for their physical differences. The abuses lead to increased agitation of diverse peoples who had once lived together, even if, shakily. This harmful approach to nationalism stunted the growth and morality of Europeans and climaxed in even more turmoil as the racist arrogances began to bleed throughout Europe.
Religion can be regarded as the beliefs and patterns of behavior by which humans try to deal with problems and stress that cannot be solved through practical applications of science or technology. "Brave New World" deals with stress by its elimination of problems through the use of soma. As shown in the novel, the people have been addicted to soma as to the point of rioting when their supply is threatened. Their attitude can be related to religious fanatics who accomplish violent actions in the right of their religion. Present day society turns to lesser forms of expression through weekly attendance to their place of worship in hopes of a stress-free life. To overcome these limitations, society turns to the manipulation of supernatural beings and powers.
Religion gives a motive, a drive to do unreasonable things. The egyptians had the belief th...
One idea shared by all fascist movements is the lack of a consistent political standard behind the ideology. Each individual leader who was associated with a fascist movement would handle every situation a little differently with no sense of tradition or law. However, one very ordinary aspect of fascism is the unmerciful drive to achieve and maintain state power and supremacy. On that road to conquest, fascists are willing to abandon any principle and adopt an issue more in acceptance and more likely to gain them followers.
professes any kind of ideal which they are willing to fight and die for. Some
A wise man once said “Man is only great when he acts from passion.” When you hear the word passion, the first thing that might come to your mind is something related to love, and you’re not entirely wrong. According to Merriam- Webster’s dictionary, passion is defined as a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something or a strong feeling (such as anger) that causes you to act in a dangerous way. All in all, it is a strong feeling, be it happiness, sadness, anger or liberality. You can be passionate about many things such as love, sports, food, or intimacy. However, it can also mean having a strong yearning for something.
Early in Horney's essay, she defines passion and discusses why it is rare. People do not feel safe putting all of their faith and trust in only one other person. Horney explains that self-preservation is part of human instinct, and people have a fear of losing themselves in their loved one.
Nationalism has played a crucial role in world history over the past centuries. It continues to do so today. For many, nationalism is indelibly associated with some of the worst aspects of modern history, such as the destructive confidence of the Napoleon’s army and the murderous pride of Nazi Germany. Large numbers of people, descent in their hearts, have carried out unbelievable atrocities for no better reason than their nation required them to. Authoritarian and totalitarian regime have crushed dissent, eliminated opposition, and trampled on civil liberties in the name of the nation.
The prophet did not show mercy or spare the lives of people criticizing Islam. His views remain a big motivator to Muslims that fight other people for belonging to the different religions. Muhammed orders Muslims to fight the non-Muslims everywhere and ensure that they acknowledge that “Allah” is the only God. The position taken by the prophet is openly one that escalates existing tensions and creates war. People from different cultures in the world have different religions that relate to their cultures. Muslims should use ideologies to convert people to Islam and war as directed by the prophet. The use of force calls for retaliatory attacks from non-Muslims who may be unwilling to join the religion. The prophet also instructs the Muslims to kill those who choose to leave the religion in favor of other religions. Killing those who leave creates an example of Muslims waging war to their fellow Muslims. The prophet clearly illustrates Muslim is a religion that does not promote peace by viewing other members as inferior. According to his teachings of the prophet, it is not a sin for a Muslim to kills a non-Muslim. The heavenly rewards Allah gives for killing non-Muslims encourage the Muslims to follow the teachings of killing peaceful and innocent members of other religions. Often people rely on the prophet’s views and teachings to interpret the scriptures they are not able to
middle of paper ... ... all these extremists are bringing to us as prejudgment and profiling. But it doesn't depend on my decision to change this ideology, as it is not in anyone's decision to change stereotyping in a society that is full of difference and that manhood created this fear of the different and the unknown. All these events are in fact a part of the history. Every man is born in a context were some things affect the course of his life, the way he is seen by other people neither accepted or discriminated and as he lives he contributes to change these profiles or to enhance them.