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greiner3

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35. Those who believe they are 'God's instrument;
Mon Dec 8, 2014, 12:16 PM
Dec 2014

Have a 'form' of Messiah Complex.

A messiah complex (also known as the Christ complex or savior complex) is a state of mind in which an individual holds a belief that they are, or are destined to become, a savior. The term "messiah complex" is not addressed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), but symptoms of the disorder closely resemble those found in individuals suffering from grandiose delusions (GD) or delusions of grandeur. This form of delusional belief is most often reported in patients suffering from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Little is known about the disorder, but it is believed that as many as 10% of the population may hold similar beliefs in one form or another, though not significant enough to warrant a diagnosis.[1] Examples include Jim Jones, David Koresh[2] and Imran Khan.[3][4][5]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megalomania

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This is a good start PumpkinAle Dec 2014 #1
Good news. blm Dec 2014 #2
got 19,000 votes kiri Dec 2014 #29
Yes! shenmue Dec 2014 #3
Throw him under the arc. nt Xipe Totec Dec 2014 #4
Ark.... AlbertCat Dec 2014 #7
Maybe the Ark is long but bends towards Justice, after all. Hekate Dec 2014 #13
I love a good typo! AlbertCat Dec 2014 #17
Grammer Police! Xipe Totec Dec 2014 #18
Good maybe we will have some justice in at least one quarter. Kalidurga Dec 2014 #5
because it was to blame for Noah’s flood. AlbertCat Dec 2014 #6
People like this believe they are God's instrument.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #12
Those who believe they are 'God's instrument; greiner3 Dec 2014 #35
I've met some that freak out over my being an atheist and claim I'm EVIL.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #40
It is funny...Gays caused the flood yet, Scruffy Rumbler Dec 2014 #19
Why not the Bush administration for torture and war crimes? Nt alp227 Dec 2014 #8
We have been instructed to look forward not backward. SamKnause Dec 2014 #10
This---President Obama continues to appoint the most anti Democratic people. Kokonoe Dec 2014 #16
Why not do what we CAN do, and call it a good start. If this evil minister.... Hekate Dec 2014 #15
Believe it or not that evil man sheshe2 Dec 2014 #25
Pastor Steven Anderson (Arizona), you paying attention? DemoTex Dec 2014 #9
to be covered by fox as part of the war on christmas dembotoz Dec 2014 #11
every now and then it feels good to hear justice may happen rurallib Dec 2014 #14
Good sakabatou Dec 2014 #20
Unfortunately this is a civil case, not a criminal one. totodeinhere Dec 2014 #21
True, however, Paris Hilton was denied entrance to Japan closeupready Dec 2014 #38
Will they also try Pat Robertson and Hagee? nt kelliekat44 Dec 2014 #22
May he suffer decades in isolation. alfredo Dec 2014 #23
Is this guy a member of The Family? sadoldgirl Dec 2014 #24
May this bastard receive every bit of the punishment that he rightly deserves....nt AverageJoe90 Dec 2014 #26
Give him a taste of his own medicine. Elmer S. E. Dump Dec 2014 #33
I've stayed pretty quiet on this topic over the years alcina Dec 2014 #41
No, he hasn't Elmer S. E. Dump Dec 2014 #43
Thank you for this post and this information. n/t SylviaD Dec 2014 #44
Has he had a tire wrapped around his neck and set on fire, Jamastiene Dec 2014 #52
This is focus on the family garbage. That organization is stacked with homophobic, apocalyptic, Dont call me Shirley Dec 2014 #27
Focus on the Republicans Elmer S. E. Dump Dec 2014 #34
Unfortunately it is a tad misleading. Socal31 Dec 2014 #28
Even if a Civil Case burrowowl Dec 2014 #30
"THE FAMILY" (aka "THE FELLOWSHIP") is going on trial ?!?! blkmusclmachine Dec 2014 #31
This will send the fundies further over the edge..... RationalMan Dec 2014 #32
Noah's flood? LOL. Prove it in court, bub MNBrewer Dec 2014 #36
Good, and when you're found guilty, DB, try traveling abroad as an undesirable. closeupready Dec 2014 #37
Meanwhile in Uganda... LiberalLovinLug Dec 2014 #39
Good. Hope he finally gets his. classof56 Dec 2014 #42
This guy is a total wacko and should be tried for MURDER! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2014 #45
Got the Bible wrong on that one too... HoosierCowboy Dec 2014 #46
how many lives have these horrible disgusting idiots destroyed? samsingh Dec 2014 #47
another atheist promotional spokesperson DemandsRedPill Dec 2014 #48
Kick & recommend. William769 Dec 2014 #49
Scott Lively and Rick Warren should both stand trial. Initech Dec 2014 #50
Wouldn't that be just about every fundraiser and policy maker for The Family and The Fellowship, merrily Dec 2014 #51
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