There is something known as “spiritual narcissism,” in which narcissists pretend to have a special understanding of or connection to the divine, or they may even believe it themselves, and they exploit the pretext of being extremely “spiritual” people to reap supplies.
It resembles being a cult leader in several ways.
The goal of the narcissist leading them is to achieve some sort of salvation, but spiritual narcissists would have their followers believe that the narcissist is trying to help them while, in reality, they are merely after the recognition, validation, and respect that such leadership roles involve.
As part of their grandiose thinking, such spiritual narcissists may even think their role is real and sincere.
Spiritual narcissists would believe that their route is the only one that leads to righteousness and salvation and that all other paths lead to destruction. An evil thing.
Spiritual narcissists go to the masses for supply. They believe they are special and unique, and the world had better agree.
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