Devotion and religion are different things. They are not "religiously devoted" if it isn't a religion.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Let me be clear. By "religiously devoted" I mean feeling faith in a person/idea/piece of art, a will to ignore any conflicting or damning evidence about that entity, and a feeling of happiness or satisfaction that comes from enjoying that entity.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Religion: "a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs." - Dictionary.com Explain to me where faith in a person or piece of art fits in there.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Faith isn't synonymous with religion either.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Yeah...I've been a fan of things and had role models...but I never worshipped them like a god...

by Anonymous 12 years ago

"Worship" is a strong word with particular connotations. But "worship" just means to have a deep respect and admiration and faith in something. I think most people have felt that about about another person, band, etc.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I suppose.. But it certainly was not in a religious manner like you say

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Like those guys at College Humor that watch Boy Meets World religiously?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Slightly relevant: The Supernatural fandom is amazing.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Only because the show is amazing

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I think that it is ingrained into humans to be an accepted part of a community and religion/art/sports/ideas/etc helps in that regard. I don't think that it is the need to "worship", if you will, that is a fundamental part off who we are as a species

by Anonymous 12 years ago