狂信

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 狂信 is read as きょうしん and is a noun for fanatical or blind adherence to a belief without reasoned examination.
• Basic usage: Falling into that state appears in 狂信に陥る, while describing an attitude appears in 狂信的な態度.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Strong negative judgment
  • It is not a neutral statement that belief is strong; it negatively judges the belief as so blind that critical thought or dialogue is impaired.
• Difference from 信仰
  • 信仰 can neutrally denote religious faith, while 狂信 judges that faith as extreme and uncritical.