Within the spectrum of adherence to a particular belief system, religious fanaticism is the most extreme form of religious fundamentalism, which typical takes on violent, and potentially deadly dimensions. All religions may include fanatic fringes. Who are religious fanatics is naturally a very controversial issue. In recent times, Muslim jihadi groups have been the publicly noted for its adherence to strict interpretation of Islamic religious laws and support for terrorist activities, although many others would call them servants of god. Many consider the Spanish Inquisition and the Salem witch trials to have been similar expressions of Christian fanaticism. Some consider more recent examples of Christian fanaticism to include violence associated with anti-abortion extremists, but this is an extremely controversial and emotionally-charged debated issue. Some also consider the some among the Haredi Jews in Israel to be extremists, as they have been known to curse and throw stones at those who breach the Jewish Sabbath, by driving or working. This article is currently under construction. ... Fundamentalism is a movement to maintain strict adherence to founding principles. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Pedro Berruguete. ... 1876 illustration of the courtroom; the central figure is usually Mary Walcott The city of heaven, provided for the saints, is well-walled and well-gated and well-guarded, so that no devils, nor their instruments, shall enter therein. ... ... Haredi Judaism, also called ultra-Orthodox Judaism, is the most theologically conservative form of Judaism. ... Shabbat (שבת shabbāt, rest Hebrew, or Shabbos in Ashkenazic pronunciation), is the weekly day of rest in Judaism. ...

Because of a certain level of tension between the two religions, Muslims and Christians are often met with hostility in communities dominated by the other.

Members of the religious mainstream usually disapprove of fanaticism, but some also feel it to be necessary to maintain cultural identity and spread the perceived word of God.

See also

• Fanaticism