For many people religion plays a huge part in their lives, but for some, religion takes over. It is difficult to define what is 'too religious' because what is 'normal' behaviour for some people is seen as outrageous by others. I find discussions about religion interesting when they occur on an equal level, but I feel very uncomfortable being preached at. I do not appreciate religious people who go knocking doors in order to try to convert people. I believe everyone is entitled to their own views and religion, but they should not try to impose these on everyone else. For me, this is 'too religious'. This seemed to be the general feeling of the group. I also find religions who refuse medical help for their children to be very oppressive and sometimes cruel. In my opinion, religion should be a welcoming, caring and accepting institution, rather than one that controls, commands and thinks itself superior. Religion should be there for everyone, not just a select few.
The follwoing link leads you to a discussion amongst young Christians talking about what is considered too religious by themselves. It is interesting to see what religious people class as 'too religious'. http://www.fellowshipchat.com/cgi-local/bbs/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=002531;p==
This next link is about how what some people see as being 'too religious' can affect everyday life, even in the media.
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