Insight into the religious superiority complex

It’s quite incredible the kinds of answers you can find on the Internet, such as, why certain groups feel the need to impose their beliefs on others. It’s a fair question.

That revealed this little gem, which gives insight into how Christians see themselves.

• Christians don’t want to impose their values, but they do recognize that, in every society, someone’s values must reign supreme.
• Christians work to advance their values in the sincere belief that, in a world of competing convictions, Christian values best promote the general welfare and preserve the domestic tranquility.
• The reality is that freedom of expression is a Christian value.
• *he is not trying to impose his values; he is speaking the truth, which anyone is free to accept or reject.
• If some see that effort as “imposing” our beliefs on them, that is a matter of their perception, not a reflection of reality.*

Good thing there is no superiority complex brewing, except for:

• Their values are supreme.
• They tie themselves and their beliefs to the Constitution.
• Freedom of expression belongs to the Christians.
• Christians don’t offer up opinion or values, they are speaking the truth.
• If you see it as imposing a superior viewpoint, that’s your problem not theirs.

This hubris mindset led to forming the Moral Majority, which had these open-minded agendas:

• Promotion of traditional family values
• Opposition to media outlets accused of promoting an anti-family agenda
• Opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment and Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
• Opposition to state recognition or acceptance of homosexual acts
• Prohibition of abortion, including in cases involving incest or rape
• Support for Christian prayers in schools
• Proselytising to Jews and other non-Christians for conversion to Christianity
• * leaders of the Moral Majority defined a family as “two heterosexual parents” [3]

Good thing “Those who know what’s best for us,” are including everyone in their “general welfare.”

Signs of a superiority complex [1]

• The need to be in control.
• An overarching belief that you’re better than others.
• Epic displays of anger or contempt when others don’t recognize your talent or skill.
• Inability to take criticism.
• Persistent low self-esteem.
• Feelings of entitlement.

Superiority Complex [2]