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How Jesus Calls Out the Narcissistic Pharisee
The Pharisee pointed out by Jesus for his narcissistic prayer is just the beginning of Jesus calling out narcissism within the Pharisaic sect. But we can learn a lot about Pharisees from this short parable in which Jesus compares a publican or a tax-collector to a Pharisee. In the following verses, we see two men praying, but about what and to whom they pray is up for close observation. And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed…
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Five Signs of a Spiritual Narcissist
While the spiritual narcissist has much in common with your regular garden variety narcissist, a spiritual narcissist tends to hold sway over more people. You can find them in just about any religion and denomination. Religion is often a big draw for narcissists. Spiritual authority is nebulous; many people who claim to have it, do not. But with enough bluster and authoritarian posturing, it can sure seem like others have spiritual authority. Pastors are not the only ones who often qualify as spiritual narcissists. I have seen many Bible studies putter out as a member stage a takeover. Often church splits are a result of the maneuvering of this or…
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Five Traits of the Female Narcissist
My first encounter with a genuinely dangerous female narcissist was in the workplace. She was my boss and making a colossal mistake that involved the students under our care. When I pointed out the error repeatedly, she didn’t even consider for a moment that she might have made a mistake. I became the victim of a smear campaign which eventually culminated in her leaving. Facts are facts, after all, and mine were simply irrefutable. Because my first experience with narcissism was with my ex-husband, I was unprepared for a Jezebel to storm into my life. I think that we assume that most narcissists are male. Research suggests that 75% of…
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