far territory extreme exert intoxicating pull susceptible individuals — Jon Krakauer, Banner Heaven: A Story Violent Faith

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Although the far territory of the extreme can exert an intoxicating pull on susceptible individuals of all bents, extremism seems to be especially prevalent among those inclined by temperament or upbringing toward religious pursuits. Faith is the very antithesis of reason, injudiciousness a crucial component of spiritual devotion. And when religious fanaticism supplants ratiocination, all bets are suddenly off.

Jon Krakauer, Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith

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