Casual Friday thoughts on narcissism, religion & politics

I have been BINGING on Scientology stuff ever since a friend mentioned “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath” was on Netflix. It’s fascinating to learn more.

There’s similarities and differences between Scientology and Mormonism. It seems that what makes Scientology especially heinous is its abusive and oppressive POLICIES. I would say Mormon policies on the whole are not abusive to the extent as Scientology, so in that they’re different (conversion therapy and other such examples notwithstanding).

But as I keep learning more I’m realizing that the similarities lie in their roots as having been founded by narcissistic conmen who founded a religion to serve their ego, their dick, and their wallet. Scientology is an interesting case study in the dangers of enabling and serving a narcissistic con artist and what happens once they operationalize narcissistic abuse – the abuse continues after their death.

There are so many similarities with Trumpers too. I guess instead of founding a religion Trump went to politics as a way to enrich himself and serve his ego. I wonder what his next step will be.

My Testimony – January 11, 2003

Now that you are ready to receive the Young Womanhood Recognition, record your testimony of the Savior Jesus Christ and His Church.

My testimony has been shaped from many experiences in life.  The times when I feel the most pain and ask the unanswerable question: “Why?!”, those are the times when I feel Jesus Christ’s love for me and sincere desire to want me to return to him and hug him and thank him for what he did for me.  Those are the times when I can feel his embrace and I know that he is comforting me.  Those are the times when I know with an utmost certainty that my Redeemer lives.  That is when I know.  And I will never forget that I know.  I will never forget the wonderful feeling of Christ’s embrace.  As for the Church, I know that it is good.  When I am here, I know I am supposed to be here and that it is good.  I know it.  I feel it.  I testify of it, and of the fact that Jesus Christ lives, in His name.  Amen.