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When individuals are affected by herd mentality, they may make different decisions than they would have individually.  The concept of the spiral of silence was developed by Elizabeth Noelle-Neumann.  Because individuals have a fear of isolation within their group (which would include a church), they may remain silent instead of disagreeing with their leader or voicing an opinion which disagrees with the majority.  
When individuals are affected by herd mentality, they may make different decisions than they would have individually.  The concept of the spiral of silence was developed by Elizabeth Noelle-Neumann.  Because individuals have a fear of isolation within their group (which would include a church), they may remain silent instead of disagreeing with their leader or voicing an opinion which disagrees with the majority.  


We understand from the testtimony of [http://offtheshelf.life/podcast/episode-31-sylvia-perkins-part-3-why-i-left-the-message/ Sylvia Perkins] that disagreement with William Branham was not tolerated in the Branham Tabernacle.  This is a clear example of the spiral of silence at work within the message.  If William Branham said something that someone in the church disagreed with, they were ridiculed and either kept quiet or would leave the church.  As a result, there was no one in the church that disagreed with Wiliam Branham.
We understand from the testimony of [http://offtheshelf.life/podcast/episode-31-sylvia-perkins-part-3-why-i-left-the-message/ '''Sylvia Perkins'''] that disagreement with William Branham was not tolerated in the Branham Tabernacle.  This is a clear example of the spiral of silence at work within the message.  If William Branham said something that someone in the church disagreed with, they were ridiculed and either kept quiet or would leave the church.  As a result, there was no one in the church that disagreed with Wiliam Branham.


This is understandable from a psychological standpoint.  Individuals' within Branham Tabernacle had an inherent desire to be good members of the church.  The fear of social isolation is necessary for the spiral to occur. Individuals who are subject to ridicule or intolerance will be inclined to maintain silence when expressing their opinions in public.
This is understandable from a psychological standpoint.  Individuals' within Branham Tabernacle had an inherent desire to be good members of the church.  The fear of social isolation is necessary for the spiral to occur. Individuals who are subject to ridicule or intolerance will be inclined to maintain silence when expressing their opinions in public.
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