Friday, July 4, 2014

Why Is Obama Portrayed As The Antichrist By So Many?

There is much research on what is called the "scapegoat mechanism" by psychiatrists like Arthur Colman and historical scholars such as Rene Girard. It shows that scapegoating, shunning, or demonizing others outside your "clan," "family," "religion," etc., or even someone within it, increases bonding and trust among the others in the "in group" and/or provides immediate emotional benefits for individuals who engage these types of ancient "survival instincts." Demonizing Obama as the Antichrist triggers this instinct among the believers, inspires and amplifies extremist behavior, while inducing the "high" of togetherness and superiority among the in group. But what about the silent majority of us Christians who look upon these decidedly un-Christian deeds with horror? What lessons does our faith provide for us to put this into perspective?



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