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Cults, Extremism, & Undue Influence
Promoting a deeper, more accurate understanding of cults with the intent to avoid their manipulation, exploitation, and abuse.
https://janjalalich.com/
DSM-5-TR 2022; Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm/educational-resources/dsm-5-tr-fact-sheets
This quote shows the narcissistic gaslighting tactics routinely employed by the leaders of the Mormon church. After citing their credentials, asserting their dominance, and shaming the audience for questioning, a bold claim that rejects the skeptical mindset is made. The audience is subsequently directed to simply “trust” those in authority. Such rhetoric is invalidating, discourages exploration and free thought, completely lacks even a shred of empathy, and is thus abusive to active, struggling, and former Mormons alike.
My view is that being open about our history solves a whole lot more problems than it creates. We might not have all the answers, but if we are open (and we now have pretty remarkable transparency), then I think in the long run that will serve us well. I think in the past there was a tendency to keep a lot of the records closed or at least not give access to information. But the world has changed in the last generation — with the access to information on the Internet, we can’t continue that pattern; I think we need to continue to be more open. Stephen Snow, Church historian.
A TBM (Steve Evans) addresses their concerns with ‘No Apologies’.
https://bycommonconsent.com/2015/01/28/all-apologies//
A narcissist has the ability to turn on feigned decency, compassion, generosity, assistance (or whatever will work) to groom people to their own purpose.
Spotify- Mormonism Live # 52, 58, 68, 69, 73, 77, 87, 102; Gaslighting ( 69, 73), Manipulation (87), Passive-aggressive (Apologists, 58, 77), Culture robbing (68), Lying (52, 73), The greatest problem of the LDS Church (As shared by an active member of the church, 102)
https://open.spotify.com/show/19LxPcTdYUeBhEqUaZNCFm
