Being Too Religious?

Can we be accused of being too religious? And if so, is it a bad thing? Religion in itself does no harm to anyone. It allows people to see the world in the light they choose. This is a good thing and no-one should be condemned for following any religion. However, The recent media of the hype of Islam does no favour to any of the religions/cultures of the world. All it does is breed resentment and hate. Some people do, however, use religion as an excuse for their actions; targeting other religious/ethnic groups saying they shall be killed for not believing their religion.

This is the bad aspect of religion where no-one can accept that everyone is equal. Also when religious leaders attempt to force others into their religion when they have no right to do so: everyone has their own choice/freedom of expression and if it is their choice to stay non-religious they should be free to do so.

If people could understand religion, then the world would be a better place. With the religious tension in the Middle East brewing, this ideal scenario is far from coming true... and the world is a far more dangerous place until this is solved.

Can someone be too religious? No, they can be misguided into believing they are. Is it a bad thing? It would depend if their actions were deliberately targeting a group. If it was simply because their fervour made them see things different to others, then there is no harm done and is not necessarily bad.

I have provided a link for more information of the main forms of religion taught across the globe: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/