Link to some very interesting reading...

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50 Tell-Tale signs...

http://www.proclaimliberty.info/#A%20Message%20to%20Those%20Still%20in%20Abusive%2 0Churches

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Check out the Recommended Reading section.

The books listed are very good and offer insight to those seeking understanding and healing from abuse. It's a very comprehensive list; written by EXPERTS in their field.

CFCMI happens to be a TEXTBOOK example of a dysfunctional organization (how can it be otherwise, as it was founded by a sociopath?) When these leaders inevitably drive CFC into the ditch, they will blame the rats left on the ship for their demise....due to their lack of accountability and faulty mental processes. It's actually quite pathetic.

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http://twitter.com/BigBizzz/statuses/511642742

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http://www.geocities.com/cfcmi/articles.html

[T.J.]

http://www.energygrid.com/spirit/ap-falsegurutest.html

http://www.slm.org/trtdigst/articles/abuse.html

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http://twitter.com/BigBizzz/statuses/511642742


I saw this page long ago. I just wish he posted more than a link to ABC. His posts must be buried somewhere on that ABC forum.

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#1 symptom of mental disorder:


http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_can_you_tell_if_someone_is_a_pathological_liar

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Lots of great information

http://www.orange-papers.org/orange-cult_q0.html

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Warning signs

http://www.leaderu.com/orgs/probe/docs/abuse-ch.html

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http://www.batteredsheep.com/abusive_02.html

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http://samvak.tripod.com/faq47.html

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Behind the Masks
Personality disorders in Religious Behaviors
by Wayne E. Oates


http://books.google.com/books?id=mQqEj4GNr8EC&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_navlinks_s#v=onepage&q=&f=false

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Narcissism and the Dynamics of Evil

"They carefully surround themselves with people entirely unlike themselves, that is, with deeply empathic human beings who wish to please others, who are slow to judge, who are excessively tolerant and who have an eye for the good to be found in others. They know how to exploit to their own advantage such character traits. It is their association with such people that maximizes their chances of perpetuating the facade and keeping themselves from exposure."

http://www.lifeissues.net/writers/mcm/mcm_25narcissism1.html

Check Page 2.

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"Courage is the mean between recklessness and cowardliness. Here, narcissists are also at both extremes, never in the mean. Indeed, they are often bold or inordinately daring. Their inflated sense of superiority propels them to recklessness; for they are subject to fantasies of omnipotence and unequalled brilliance, and they feel that they are above the law. And it is this sense of superiority that allows them to underestimate the intelligence and determination of their adversaries.20 But they are not brave; they are cowards at heart. They lack the courage to gaze upon the dilapidated specter of their true selves, nor can they bear to look into the eyes of one who has discovered their true nature. They inspire terror only because we recognize that the inhibitions that govern the impulses of normal healthy persons are completely lacking in the pathological narcissist. They are psychopaths.21 The terror they inspire is a source of narcissistic supply that contributes to their sense of existing, which they need to counter the sense of their own nothingness, created by their immoral and unrepented choices."

Doug McManaman


Of course we all know this is a true picture into the mind of the dead L.R.

Lets now focus on one of the followers that has tried to emulate him his entire adult life (though I believe these traits were with him much longer than that). Ed Thomas is one. The cowardly little crybaby from Mentor on the Lake, Ohio.

P.s. Reader: Haven't we been telling you this stuff all along?

P.s.s. And a tip-o-my hat to T.J. for hippin' us to this one.

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display any of these characteristics?

All of them! And it is so obvious that they do!


The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth Edition (American Psychiatric Association), lists the following criteria for 301.81 Narcissistic Personality Disorder:

A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following:

has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements)

is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love

believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions)
requires excessive admiration

has a sense of entitlement, i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations

is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends

lacks empathy: is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others

is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him or her
shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes

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Narcissism and the Dynamics of Evil

"They carefully surround themselves with people entirely unlike themselves, that is, with deeply empathic human beings who wish to please others, who are slow to judge, who are excessively tolerant and who have an eye for the good to be found in others. They know how to exploit to their own advantage such character traits. It is their association with such people that maximizes their chances of perpetuating the facade and keeping themselves from exposure."

http://www.lifeissues.net/writers/mcm/mcm_25narcissism1.html

Check Page 2.

“The narcissist [Ed Thomas, Pete Paine, Dan Lantis et al.] takes advantage of every opportunity to favor a person who is down and in need—as long as the prospects that he will be of use later on are good. Such favors might include providing employment, personal counseling, boosting one's confidence, flattery, [cock sucking and butt fcuking] listening and being sympathetic (at least apparently), etc. Such opportunities supply the narcissist in a number of ways. Primarily, they ensure loyalty for the day that will inevitably arrive, the day when his personal edifice crumbles and he finally falls into the pit he has dug for his enemies over the years. Such a loyal following makes it all the more difficult for anyone to depose him. They also have the added advantage of helping him to persuade himself that he is good and that perhaps the gnawing awareness of that damp and dark cellar at the heart of his character was only a passing fancy. Furthermore, they provide a sense of superiority in that others depend upon him in order to be the persons they have become.

"When someone finally comes to realize that he is a treacherous and exploitative fraud—which is inevitable—who is going to believe such a person when so many have been directly benefited by the accused? Gratitude makes it easier to excuse his "faults" or minor character flaws, and that is about all that the clues will suggest in isolation—and most people have poor memories. [There are a lot of “Keeper0425” types that help sustain an organization like CFCMI. As well as the brain-dead oldheads who, like an old horse, just show up to the trough each day to be fed, then spend the rest of their time wandering around in the pasture.]

“The depraved and pathological narcissist is very ready to forgive the faults of others, not because he is loving and merciful, but rather because he is indifferent. In fact, inordinate leniency is typical of narcissists. They are either vindictive or lenient, [that was LR to a tee] but rarely just. Leniency, which is a vice, is hard to distinguish from mercy or clemency, so it enables him to feel virtuous, and it also helps perpetuate the appearance of moral purity. Moreover, leniency provides another opportunity to ensure loyalty. [And it is all about loyalty with CFCMI]

“But ultimately, the pathological narcissist [Ed Thomas, Pete Paine, Dan Lantis et al.] is indifferent to injustice and its victims…the narcissist experiences no righteous indignation. He only rages against the person who is a threat to his charade and/or who refuses to cooperate with his underhanded schemes. But he will not be incensed at injustice.” [CFCMI turns a blind eye to injustice. In fact, they rather enjoy it.]

To all of you little lost sheep out there, to all of you empty souls who are desperately seeking "something" to fill the void within you…you have found just the place you are looking for in CFCMI. Your "void" will be filled all right. But when you eventually realize that Ed, Pete, et al. are “treacherous and exploitative” frauds—which is inevitable—come back here and talk to us. We’ll believe you.