Church members shouldn't let themselves be confused. They begin not trusting in their own judgment, and then they're finished. That's a terrible, terrible thing. First, they get conducted in with a nice sweet program, no money, everything free, free, free. And then they get sucked in, and suddenly a few lies get mixed in. They are told that their human nature is wicked and these nice people who gave them all these things wouldn't be lying to them, would they? And then I think once you start distrusting your own mind you're finished. From there you just get more and more confused. Once you think that your own mind is not your friend any more-your own conscience and your own mind is not your friend-then I think you are on your way to insanity. You have been stripped bare. All your defenses are gone.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker warns against organizations that erode independent thinking and trust.
- In plain terms
- Groups can manipulate members by taking away self trust.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust your own judgment to avoid manipulation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should you question group influence?
Another view
It focuses on extreme cases of influence.
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