1.0Everyday Spiritualityhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/everydayspiritualityCheryl Petersenhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/everydayspirituality/author/cherylpetersenKeeping Tabs on Zeal - Everyday Spiritualityrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="BhgpFYxrCc"><a href="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/everydayspirituality/2013/06/keeping-tabs-on-zeal.html">Keeping Tabs on Zeal</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/everydayspirituality/2013/06/keeping-tabs-on-zeal.html/embed#?secret=BhgpFYxrCc" width="600" height="338" title="“Keeping Tabs on Zeal” — Everyday Spirituality" data-secret="BhgpFYxrCc" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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The ceaseless struggle between religious zealotry and common sense conjures conflict and confusion. Zealotry is destructive. Common sense is sometimes uncommon. Zealotry is defined as fanaticism or excessive intolerance of opposing views. But, it also can mean ardor or fervor. Common sense is defined as good sense and sound judgment in practical matters. The word…