John Michael Ramirez | Ryanne Jancell Relos |
September 20, 2024
vFanaticism occurs in activities like religion, mass media, and politics. Mass Media used during elections spread promises across voters providing them idealistic viewpoints that develops into Fanaticism through unity and uniformity. Filipino Catholics are among these voters who use their morality, participating in sociopolitical activities for the goal of social change. This study examines Fanaticism and its influences on the voting behavior and Catholic Social Teachings of Filipino Catholics living in NCR during the 2022 Elections. Literature review provided the perspectives, media influences and the Philippine context of Fanaticism. With Nietzschean Morality and Catholic Social Teachings, a narrative inquiry with discourse analysis was utilized to gain an in-depth understanding of Fanaticism among Filipino Catholic voters. Results presented Fanaticism existing among Filipino Catholics as illuminated by Nietzschean Morality of ressentiment, impacting their Catholic Social Teachings. Despite Fanaticism’s effects, Catholic Social Teachings promoted democratic principles aiming for the universal common good.