Is there a connection between violence and religious fantacism?

Answer 1

and just why do you think the american troops are in iraq heaping violence on the virgins and children of a society who's main religion is not the same as theirs? of course theres a connection.why do you think bush said God told him that this war was good for america? and the right thing to do? religious fanaticism thats what.

Answer 2

I think there is a connection between violence and fantacism period. Think Oklahoma City.

Answer 3

You know I think you are on to something here.. Yes I see the connection with the Amish and the pedophiles.. Evil comes into religious communities and commit terrible crimes... You nailed it... Christian groups are by far peace loving... It's the cults that have always been a problem... Jim

Answer 4

Of course, but violence and fanaticism of any kind go hand in hand....religious or otherwise. Look at celebrity stalkers....

Answer 5

Yes. It was called the Crusades. Glad it is done with. Since, although I am a Christian, they might have tortured me anyway.

Answer 6

believe there is as there are always those who want to inflict their way on others by any means possible including religious persons

Answer 7

Fanaticism can go extreme either way. Extremely passive, like Ghandi, or extremely violent, like the suicide bombers.

Answer 8

That's like asking if there was a connection between Hitler and Nazis.

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

Good question. I would have to say yes......