A brief guide for 'spiritual folk' (SHORT VERSION)

A brief guide for 'spiritual folk';
How to attack people who make you feel uncomfortable.

Introduction

As ‘spiritual folk’ we encounter people who threaten our carefully guarded sense of self-righteousness, this can be troublesome and interfere with self-love. Critical questioning must be stifled quickly and effectively - but most importantly - under the sanctimonious presentation of 'benevolence', 'open-heartedness' and 'wisdom'.

On to the 4 key principles….

1) EMOTIONAL ALOOFNESS

Insinuate or claim you were entertained, amused, or laughed at the person’s perspective on X.

Example;
I was amused by X.
[Insert Quote] (smiley emoticon) It seems you think that…

2) CHARACTER ASSASINATION/AD HOMINEM

Insinuate or present the case that their behaviour or perspective on X is because of/ exposes their; ignorance, arrogance, closed mindedness, lack of mental clarity, etc.

Example;
It is clear that you are close-minded.
It is clear that you lack the humility to see that…

3) THEY ARE BLIND

Insinuate or present the claim that they would be able to see their own mistaken perceptions on X if they were willing to accept and put aside their; closed mindedness, arrogance, ignorance, etc.

Example;
If you weren’t so arrogant you’d see that…
People who are humble are open to…


4) GARRISON SUPPORT

Insinuate or present the claim that they are calling the audience or group of individuals affiliated with X as stupid, ignorant, idiots, bad people, etc.

Example;
[insert name of target] seems to believe that we are all brainwashed…
[insert quote] Does anyone else find this as arrogant/absurd/stupid as I do?

If non of the above Priniciples work - meaning if they don’t self-destruct and leave the forum or thread when besieged by recriminations, ad hominem, and simultaneous debates - then you have 2 options…

1) If it’s your own forum BAN THEM. Use one of the 4 principles as the reasoning behind your decision.

2) If it’s not your own forum LEAVE. Use one of the 4 principles as the reasoning behind your decision.


IT’S THAT SIMPLE!

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