Fanaticism

Fanaticism, from French fanatique or Latin fanaticus 'of a temple, inspired by a god'.

Fanatical character, spirit or conduct.

A fanatic is a person filled with excessive, uncritical zeal, particularly for an extreme religious or political cause, or with an obsessive enthusiasm for a pastime or hobby.

See also Enthusiasm

External links

This religion-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

See also: Fanaticism, Enthusiasm, French (language), Hobby, Latin, Obsessive, Religion, Zeal