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 towards religious pursuits. Faith is the very antithesis of reason, injudiciousness a crucial part of spiritual devotion. And when religious fanaticism supplants ratiocination, all bets are suddenly off. Anything can happen. Absolutely anything. Common sense in no match for the voice of God— as the actions of Dan Lafferty vividly attest.