Any ideas how to deal with religion fanatics or fundamentalist?
554143
By using their own teachings in response. Judge not lest you be judged.  And be self assured of your own beliefs and remind them, to set a good example if they want people to follow or listen. No one ever changes their beliefs by being bullied.
857084
i would talk to them and, since i am a religious person, i would help them out with the scriptures and tell them that they are NOT alone....that many people care for them...i would also be extra careful not to offend them in any way...it could just make it worse...i would also need to involve an adult who is alot wiser than I.  i would also call the police as soon as possible before it is too late...but even so...if the criminal isn't judged here...he or she will be judged on judgment day...
51610
Don't give in to her religion. Tell her that you respect her belief, but that she has to respect your atheism as well. It would be the best for her to stop believing, though.
874112
Stick with a nice RC person, or someone who does not belong the the many lunatic fringe CHRISTIAN groups. All a little nuts.
930117
It seems to be human nature to hate those who are different from us. I guess my advice is to show them that you don't need to believe in God to be a good person. Do volunteer work maybe. Or an easier solution would be to ignore them.
642461
They have to be tolerant of other beleifs for this to work. I beleive that all religions except Satanism are a form of finding god. If you can't have this open-mindedness, it won't work.
1035546
just keep remaining quiet,  usually if people know you have a view point on something especially religion they will debate you on it...thats why i stay away from those types of subjects......
329972
fundamentally- no pun intended- "fundamentalist" mentality gives the excuse to ignore the actual tenets of a religion, and do what ever "God" "calls" you to do- no matter how morally and religiously wrong it is.
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I'm a lifelong atheist with two young children, and my wife is an agnostic with spiritual leanings. \n\nI learned from being a teacher that most people are fairly ignorant about their beliefs, and very sensitive. I discuss whatever my older (6) son wants to talk about, and I'm careful not to commit to any point of view. \n\nI do tell him, when we're discussing anything supernatural, that I don't believe in it, but that many people do. So for instance, when we're near a church, he's sometimes interested in what the building is for, and I tell him enough to satisfy his curiosity. \n\nI've actually recently been considering taking my kids to religious services of a fairly wide variety in order to give them the opportunity to compare and contrast for themselves. If they want to believe differently than I do and I repress that, they will simply resent me. \n\nI would draw the line at hate groups.
270343
Some people are religious fanatics, unfortunately. Others believe that only their opinion/religion is the correct one and you aren't allowed to think any differently, sorry this is me also ranting. You're absolutely blummin right!
537855
No religion is right or wrong.  It's  all about faith.  If you feel so strongly about your beliefs, is it so hard to accept that they feel the same about their own.  Sometimes a rational question and answer session is best.  Ask why they feel the way they do.  Explain why you feel the way you do.  More often than not, people find  common ground even when they think there isn't any.  There are some fanatics that can't be reasoned with--They should be deposited into the nearest pit of fire!
148455
I am not sure but fight for our god? Depends on what it is.....like if someone asks a bad question about Islam then answer by correcting it. BE PROUD. but just dont go getting into fights just to stick up for your religion because you no why? because they fight wont help solve anything.....if you believe then nothing can destroy that. Fighting doesnt solve anything..
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Every one is entitled to their own beliefs and opinions. \nTheir are alot of religious people out their. \nTheir are alot of mean people out their. There are mean people in every religion. No matter where you go you will find someone who will take offense at what you believe. Some people go overboard with it. The best thing you could do is pray that this person will leave you alone. Dont get upset everytime someone does something against you relating to your beliefs. Jesus said that we would be persecuted for our belief in him. Its only going to get worse. The persecution is never going to stop.\nI havnt read your other questions yt but I will.
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Try to be as polite as possible.  Explain common misconceptions about it in a way that isn't harsh or exasperated.  Some people will never believe that we know better than they do what our faith is about and you won't be able to change their minds no matter what.  \n\nI try my best to show them by example that what they think they know is not true.   My line of thinking has always been if they can see that I'm not running around dressed all in black threatening to cast spells on people then maybe what they think they know is false.  It works sometimes and not others.  \n\nI know it's difficult to maintain your composure when people become hostile and insulting, but you almost have to.  If you respond in kind, you prove their point.
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sounds like you are annoyed from ppl trying to convert you...\n\nhehe... \nthats just the nature of all religions... they try to invite people.. but alot of people do not know how to do this and they tend to offend or persecute...
635511
Be careful!! By having animosity toward them you help further their viewpoint.Make your stand in a place of love and lead them,not follow them. Peace.
974027
i feel that the two religions you have pointed out use scare tactics ,,,just as they have always done ,,,,,,making you feel like your worthless and that you will be in some sort of eternal hell if you do not believe LIKE tham ,,,,why people fall for this is beyond me .......i went to many churches as a young person and always left with a bad taste in my mouth ,,,,instead of teaching love ,tolerance ,compassion ,instead of teaching forgiveness all they seem to do is judge and go around in there own little world and think they are RIGHT.but do they live up to the ideals set down by Jesus ?????NO ! \nmuslims have there problems too and some of them [not all of course}actually are so filled with disdain for anyone outside their relgion well ,,,,,,you get the idea .,,,,,,\nthe desire to be RIGHT and then turn it around like they are doing you a favor by expounding there beliefs is pretty gruesome if you ask me ......\npound pound pound /brainwashing -------------------thank goodness i chose to keep an open mind and not go around insisiting people believe like me .........or making them feel sorry or afraid for the way they believe ------------------------------\ni am a spiritualist ,,i  do believe in a  higher spirit ,but my God loves and does not hate or judge ,,,,,,,,