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Which illness is associated with decreased interest in religion?
| Hyperreligiosity | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatry |
What is the meaning of religious fanaticism?
Religious fanaticism is a pejorative designation used to indicate uncritical zeal or obsessive enthusiasm which is related to one’s own, or one’s group’s, devotion to a religion – a form of human fanaticism which could otherwise be expressed in one’s other involvements and participation, including employment, role, and …
What is the relationship between Christianity and other religions?
Christianity and Druze are Abrahamic religions that share a historical traditional connection with some major theological differences. The two faiths share a common place of origin in the Middle East, and consider themselves to be monotheistic.
What was the relationship between the Muslims and the Christians?
Throughout the nearly fifteen centuries of Muslim-Christian encounter, individual adherents of both traditions often have lived peaceably with each other. At the same time, Muslim expansion into Christian territories and Christian imperialism in Muslims lands have fostered fear and ill-will on both sides.
How did the Crusades affect Muslims and Christians?
At the same time, Muslim expansion into Christian territories and Christian imperialism in Muslims lands have fostered fear and ill-will on both sides. Repercussions from the Crusades continue to resound in the contemporary rhetoric employed by defenders of both faiths.
What did the prophet Muhammad say about the Christians?
The Muslims sought refuge in Habasha, modern day Ethiopia, after suffering starvation and torture at the hands of the polytheistic Makkans. The Prophet Muhammad said about the Negus and Habasha: “a king rules without injustice, a land of truthfulness.” Muslims were welcomed, protected and lived in peace with the Christians of Habasha.
How did the Muslims react to the Christian victory?
The Muslim reaction to this victory is something to remember. Omar entered Jerusalem in humility. He walked in with not he, the Caliph, but his servant comfortably riding on a camel. They had been taking turns walking and riding. At one point in Jerusalem, the Christians asked him to pray in their church but he declined.