How Narcissists Weaponise Religion for Control
Episode Overview
Narcissists create a personal version of God to serve their ego. They use religious concepts to instil fear, guilt, and compliance. Narcissists' relationship with God is hypocritical and manipulative. Personal anecdotes illustrate real-life examples of this behaviour. Learn how to protect yourself from such manipulation.
A narcissist worships him or herself. That's why they go crazy about idealising it and weaponising it.
Ever wondered how a narcissist manipulates religious beliefs to control and abuse others? In this episode, Danish Bashir, a Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Professional and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, dives deep into the disturbing ways narcissists weaponise God against their victims. You'll learn how narcissists create a personal version of God that serves their ego and justifies their harmful actions.
Danish shares personal anecdotes, including experiences with his own parents, to illustrate how narcissists use religious concepts to instil fear, guilt, and compliance in their victims. From withholding finances to cursing others in the name of God, the episode exposes the hypocritical and manipulative tactics employed by narcissists. Danish's candid discussion sheds light on how these individuals twist religious teachings to serve their own ends, making it clear that their relationship with God is merely a tool for control.
By the end of the episode, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the psychological mechanisms at play and how to protect yourself from such manipulative behaviour. Tune in to uncover the unsettling truth behind a narcissist's relationship with religion and find out how you can reclaim your power and begin your healing journey.