Trump’s Army: Dangers of Christian Nationalism & High-Control Religious Abuse

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Trump isn’t just a politician—he has built an army from the Christian Nationalism movement, one that is projecting him to be "a saviour", willing to follow him no matter what.

I present the perspective of this being a dangerous combination of two forms of narcissism: Political narcissism and Religious narcissism.

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In this episode, we break down how religious narcissism set the stage for Trump's rise, why faith leaders primed their congregations for political takeover, and why so many within Christian Nationalism movement defend Trump—even when he does not live a life founded upon their values.

I discuss the perspective that January 6 wasn’t just an attack—it was a test run. Now, with 1,500 insurrectionists freed and the church standing behind him, we are on the edge of something even more dangerous. This is not just about politics. It’s about power, manipulation, and control. It’s about how faith has been hijacked by religious narcissists who preach fear and rage, instead of love.

Here’s what we’re covering in this episode:

1️⃣ How the Church Became a Tool for Political Power – Faith leaders spent decades conditioning their followers to see themselves as victims under attack, priming them to rally behind authoritarian figures like Trump.

2️⃣ Why Christian Nationalists Defend Him—Even When He Doesn't Live Their Values – When people invest their identity in a leader, admitting they were deceived is too painful—so they double down, no matter the evidence.

3️⃣ How Compassion Became a Sin in High-Control Religion – Trump didn’t just gain Christian loyalty; he reshaped their moral code, convincing them that kindness, empathy, and justice are weaknesses.

This isn’t just about one man. It’s about how religious narcissists use fear to control, how entire communities become trapped in a cycle of blind obedience, and why the church is bleeding members who see through the lies.

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