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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I think that people who have never been immersed in system of indoctrination will tend to greatly underestimate how powerful the circle can be. There is an incredibly strong sense of worth and power that comes from being "in the right" in a world run amok. The assurance and validation that one constantly receives from his or her peers will tend to strengthen one's resolve, and this is a significant reason why they will refuse to consider even the most damning evidence that thwarts their position.
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Totally agree. And not just a sense of self worth, but actual worth; positions of trust, leadership, regard in the culture all are often given or taken away based on one's agreement with the indoctrination.
Those that don't agree are often marginalized, demonized, and ostracized. I've seen so many church splits or people/families torn apart over differences in doctrine.. and I'm not talking Catholic/Protestant level differences. People who were great friends holding decade long grudges after the fallout.