>>513763035 (OP)
>Time is running out. Christ is the only way, you'll see in time.
There is no single official name for the religious practice of using scare tactics, but terms like fearmongering, spiritual abuse, and manipulation are commonly used to describe it. These tactics can include using fear of hell or eternal damnation, threats of divine wrath, or the possibility of eternal negative consequences for perceived human failings to control followers and reinforce belief.
Common Tactics and Terms:
Fearmongering:
A general term that describes the act of spreading fear and panic. In a religious context, it involves exploiting fear of divine punishment to influence behavior.
Spiritual Abuse:
This term refers to the intentional use of fear and intimidation to control individuals within a religious context, often through manipulation.
Manipulation:
The overarching term for using fear and other tactics to exploit others for one's own gain, such as controlling followers and ensuring conformity to the group's ideology.
Examples of Fear-Based Tactics:
Threats of Hell and Damnation:
Preaching about an eternal, unpleasant afterlife for those who don't adhere to specific religious doctrines.
Eternal Negative Consequences:
Warning followers of severe spiritual repercussions for not meeting certain standards of behavior or belief.
Shaming and Ostracism:
Using social pressure, such as public shaming or exclusion from the community, to discourage dissent and enforce conformity.
Misrepresentation of God:
Portraying God as a source of wrath and fear rather than love, using divine kindness and not fear to inspire repentance.
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