5 Alarming Traits of Narcissists in Church or Sacred Spaces
Once you’ve had the misfortune of encountering a narcissist, you get a front-row seat to their performance — their public persona versus who they are when the mask slips in private.
The contrast is unnerving, especially when that public image is wrapped in the guise of faith or virtue.
It’s common for people dealing with narcissists who may often identify as deeply religious, especially in communities where faith is ingrained in the culture.
Churches can become an ideal playground for these individuals; they know the right words to say, the moves to make, and the image to project, effortlessly blending into the congregation and becoming pillars of the community. But it’s a charade, designed to protect the illusion they’ve constructed.
Breaking it down, here are some typical behaviors that reveal the narcissist’s true nature within the church or sacred spaces.
They refuse to grow
Narcissists excel at saying what others want to hear — especially in religious circles. At first glance, they may appear knowledgeable, even devout. They’ll rattle off the “right” answers in Bible study or talk extensively about…
