There's nothing wrong with ardent admiration or devotion over different fields of interests.
People converge on certain interests such as sports, politics, show business, religious practices and even the lives of famous personalities.
Walang masama sa malalim na paghanga o debosyon sa isang interes o bagay. May mga tao talaga na nagbibigay halaga sa ibat ibang aspeto ng buhay gaya sa palakasan, politika, negosyo, mga paniniwala at kahit sa mga buhay ng mga taong sikt.
Fanaticism is like a poisonous bug bite. Oftentimes, the exact moment the bite happens is not even identified. It can seem mild and harmless at first but can also worsen and grow deeper. By the time the severity of the condition is realized, there is nothing to do but live with it until death. This is the state of extreme fanatics.
Ang panatismo ay parang kagat ng isang insekto. Di mo alam kung kailan nangyari. Pwede ring di ito malala o di nagbibigay ng kasamaan sa atin pero sa isang banda, pwede ring maging malala. Pag dumating ang panahon na bumubunga na ito ng kasamaan, wala kanang magagawa kudi ang tanggapin ito. Ito ang tinatawag na extreme na panatismo.
Merriam- Webster Dictionary defines fanaticism as a behavior that exhibits excessive devotion or obsession, unreasoning zeal, or wild and extravagant notions on some subject.
Ayun sa diksyonaryo, ang panatismo ay isang pag-uugali na nagpapahiwatig ng matinding debosyon o obsesyon, di maipaliwanag na sigasig, at matinding paniniwala sa isang bagay.
In this present time, fanaticism tosses away time, money, effort and even basic human values. Fandoms can at times grow so out of control to the extent of harming friendships, marriages, relationships and even personal health. They lose concentration on what's important and rational because of so much blind obedience and thorough distraction.
Sa kasalukuyang panahon, ang panatismo ay pagasayang ng oras, pera, sipag at moralidad ng isang tao. Mga tagahanga na nagiging iresponsable na nauuwi sa pagkasira ng pagkakaibigan, ugnayang pangkasal, relasyon sa isat isa at kalusugan. Nawawalan sila ng konsentrasyon sa mga bagay na importante dahil nabulag sila paniniwala nila.
Fanaticism of religious people. The Black Nazarene. /Panatismo ng mga taong relihiyoso. Ang Itim na Nazareno.
In the Philippines, the Feast of the Black Nazarene is one of the most attended feasts every January. Every year, mad dashes among the crowd resulting to stampedes and deaths have been a common occurrences as reported in the news and social media.Most people do not mind hurting devotees for as long as they can get closder, kiss and wipe their garments to the Holy Image.
Sa bansang Pilipinas, ang kapistahan na Poong Itim na Nazareno ay isa sa mga pista na maraming deboto na dumadalo tuwing buwan ng Enero. Taon-taon may mga namamatay dahil sa stampede dahil sa di magkamayaw na tao,maraming taong ang nagsisiksikan para lang makahawak sa Itim na Nazareno.
Some of these practices are irrational because God never said that people should show extreme zeal. Jesus was a preacher of nonviolence but it's ironic to see people hurting one another. Religion nor adherence to traditions are not tickets to heaven. Faith is.
Karamihan sa mga tradisyong ito ay di matatawag na katalinohang gawain dahil di sinabi ng Diyos na gawin nyo yang mga yan. Si Hesus ay isang maestro ng kapayapaan pero di mo lubos maisip na may nakikita kang mga tao na nagsasakitan dahil lamang sa kanilang paniniwala.
People's attitude towards religious cultures and traditions is also one of the reasons why religious groups mock one another. Novaliches Bishop Emeritus Teodoro Bacani Jr. said, in one of his interviews, that the Church must make the devotees realize that it was only through deep faith and not through towels or handkerchiefs that they could touch Jesus Christ.
Ang ugali ng tao tungkol sa tradisyon at kultura ay isa rin sa mga rason kung bakit di magkakaintindihan ang mga relihiyon ng isat isa kaya nauuwi sa pangungutya. Sinabi ni Novaliches Bishop Emeritus Teodoro Bacani Jr. na ang simbahan ay dapat turuan ang mga deboto na sa malalim na paniniwala lang tayu makakahawak sa Diyos at hindi sa pagtapon ng panyo sa rebolto ng Itim na Nazareno.
Socialized Fanatic Groups./ Mga Panatikong grupo na socialized.
Meanwhile, our easy access to information in this technological era should make us more aware of what is ideal and what is not. Tacky celebrities' severe to party lives, bad relationships, addiction to drugs and alcohol spiral out of control among entertainment programs, published articles in magazines, newspapers and blogs. One with a sane mind would think that this lifestyle is not worthy of emulation. However, fans of these stars disagree.
Sa kabilang banda naman, ang madaling gamit sa ating teknolohiya ngayon lalo na ang tamang paggamit ng impormasyon ay dapat magsilbing bagay na nagpapaalala sa atin kung ano ang tama o mali. Mga bagay ng nakikita natin na nakalathala sa ibat ibang uri ng media ay di lahat maganda lalo na sa mga artista sa bansa. At may ibang mga tao na naninira kaya naman yung mga panatiko ay di sumasang-ayun nagwawala.
JaDine
Such happened to some of the fanbases of AlDub, Pastillas Girl, KathNiel, JaDine and many others. They fight against the opposite fandom and bash celebrities just to prove that their idols are bettter or even the best. Worse, some just hopped on the bandwagon and were not very much informed of what the issue really is.KathNiel,AlDub
Katulad nalang sa mga panatiko nang mga sikat na loveteam ngayon tulad nila, AlDub, Pastillas Girl, KathNiel, JaDine at marami pang iba. Mga panatiko rin ang nagaaway dahil sa tingin nila yung mga hinahangaan nila ang mas nakakataas sa iba.
The 5 Promising Politicians during the Philippine Elections and their Fanatics./ Ang limang kapitapitagang politiko sa panahon ng eleksyon at ang kanilang mga taga-hanga.
In the field of politics, Davao Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, now the President of the country, sure does have a herd of followers rooting for him during and after elections, almost worshipping him despite his affairs with women, violations of human rights and other issues. Moreover, there is also former Vice President Binay being defended by the people whom he allegedly help in getting a better life despite pending graft and corruption cases.
Sa larangan naman ng politika, si Davao Mayor Rodrigo Duterte na ngayon ay Presedente na ng bansa ay marami paring mga tagahanga kahit sa kabila ng mga isyu na naiuugnay sa kanya sa panahon ng kampanya at pagkatapos. Isyu gaya ng pambabae, violation of human rights at marami pa. Gaya rin ni Rodrigo, si Binay naman na dating vice presedent ay maraming dumedepensang mga tagahanga hinggil sa mga isyung hinaharap nya lalo na sa kurapsyon.
Duterte-Binay-Roxas
Despite the negativity he receives from people he offended or felt ridiculed by his actions and statements, Mar Roxas still has a solid count of followers due to his conections with influential people and his constant promises of continuing the "Daang Matuwid"(Political Tag Line).
Kahit na maraming ayaw sa kanya at maraming di magagandang feedback sa ibang kalaban, si Mar Roxas ay sinusuportahan parin nga mga tagahanga nya kahit puro nalang pangako na laging napapako. Sinabayan pa ito ng mga supporters nya sa "Daang Matuwid".
Let us not forget Senator Grace Poe who was never abandoned by her adoring supporters despite almost being disqualified from the elections due to her residency and citizenship issues. Her followers stuck with her because of their belief that she has proper moral values and clean conscience. Her connection with the late Fernando Poe Jr. is also a factor as to why she gets so many fans.
Miriam-Grace
Lastly, there is the tactless Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago who is very popular for being brave about her stand on issues and people in the Senate. Despite her brash use of words and health concerns, her supporters will not think twice about voting for their bet.
Sa wakas, si Senadora Miriam Defensor Santiago, ang malupit at matapang na senadora na kilala sa pag sugpo ng mga isyu at problema ng mga tao sa Senado. Kahit na magaspang siyang magsalita tungkol sa mga isyung hinaharap niya di maikakaila na ang mga tagahanga niya ay sinusuportahan siya.
Fanaticism is the irrational support of something that could lead to an extreme intolerance of an opposing viewpoint. In the Philippine context, why do these things happen? / Panatismo ay isang di matalinong pagsupporta sa isang bagay na nauuwi sa pagbalewala sa sumasalungat na ideya mabuti man o tama. Bakit ito nangyayari sa Pilipinas?
Shakira Sison who is an award - winning essayist explained in an article that fandoms and fanatics are inclined to insist that their ideas are the correct ones when they are challenged of their irrational, loyal allegiance to a fictional story or persona. They ignore facts or arguments that may be in conflict with their thoughts or beliefs.
Si Shakira Sison na batikang mamamahayag sinabi at ipinaliwanag sa isang artikulo na ang mga panatiko ay nag gigiit na sila ay tama kapag sila ay na chachallenge sa mga bagay na sa tingin nila ay mali o di kapanipaniwala. Binabalewala nila ang mga totoong bagay na sumaslungat sa kanilang kagustuhan at paniniwala.
It would be so much better if we acknowledge mistakes and let people know that we do not tolerate these things. Also, we must be skeptical and not emotionally blinded because the practices and personalities that we admire should endorse ideas leading to progress and improvement. Everybody is allowed to express feelings of admiration but not go overboard. Do not be insensitive to the feelings and welfare of others. Stop making yourself seem a little less mannered and ignorant. Keep track of your mind while doing things with a heart.
Mas magiging mabuti at tama kung di natin hahayaan na maging bulag ang mga tao sa katotohanan na dapat natin silang turuan. Higit pa, na dapat tayong maging mapanuri at si yung tinatangkilik ang sa tingin natin na makakaunlad sa buhay na di naman. Lahat tayo ay pwedeng maipahiwatig ang ating kagustuhan na di lumalabis o nagiging sakim. Wag kang maging manhid sa nararamdaman ng ibang tao. Wag mong hayaan na maging ignorante nalang sa paningin ng iba at sa tingin mo. Kung anung gusto ng isip mong gawin, gawin mo dahil gusto rin ng puso mo.
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