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Sociopathic pastors have an innate ability to attract followers who have the skills and connections that they themselves may lack. The longevity of the group is dependent on the willingness of the leadership to adapt as needed to preserve the group. | Sociopathic pastors have an innate ability to attract followers who have the skills and connections that they themselves may lack. The longevity of the group is dependent on the willingness of the leadership to adapt as needed to preserve the group. | ||
=Recognizing a Sociopathic Pastor= | |||
As you read the descriptions above, you may notice characteristics that match and explain some of the attributes, attitudes, and behaviors of your pastor. Unmasking or demystifying the leader is an important part of postcult recovery. Becoming familiar with the characteristics of this personality disorder may help you prevent being revictimized. | As you read the descriptions above, you may notice characteristics that match and explain some of the attributes, attitudes, and behaviors of your pastor. Unmasking or demystifying the leader is an important part of postcult recovery. Becoming familiar with the characteristics of this personality disorder may help you prevent being revictimized. | ||
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*How many of the traits listed above did you observe in your leader? | *How many of the traits listed above did you observe in your leader? | ||
*Were there second-level leaders in your group? Did they psychologically resemble the leader or were they devoted disciples blindly following orders? | *Were there second-level leaders in your group? Did they psychologically resemble the leader or were they devoted disciples blindly following orders? | ||
*What do you know of your leader’s childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood? Does he or she fit the pattern? | *What do you know of your leader’s childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood? Does he or she fit the pattern? | ||
=Reference= | =Reference= | ||
Lalich, Janja and Tobias, Madeleine, ''Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships'', Bay Tree Publishing, 2nd edition (May 30, 2006) | Lalich, Janja and Tobias, Madeleine, ''Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships'', Bay Tree Publishing, 2nd edition (May 30, 2006) | ||