More than 700 pilgrims died in a stampede in Mecca while doing the Haj ritual.  This is tragic. It''s human folly.  In their eagerness to perform their religious ritual they risk death and injury by ignoring safety rules and become very inconsiderate.

From my observation, I find very religious people, those who flaunt their religious piety by way of dress or manner of speaking, usually regard themselves to be always right and look with disdain towards others whom they regard as less religious.  This self-righteous attitude, to me, is obnoxious, repulsive even. Former Prime Minister of India once said: There is much tomfoolery in the practice of religion.

How very true.