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A series of articles on Narcissism (Part 21) By Prof. Rudy L. Miranda “And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.” — Genesis 2:9 (KJ2000) Is Narcissistic Personality Disorder Evil? Is NPD the one being alluded or referred to in the prophetical words in 2 Timothy 3:1-5? 2 Timothy 3:1-5 (KJ2000) 1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, truce breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. Narcissistic Personality Disorder is defined by neuroscientist as ...

A series of articles on Narcissism (Part 16) By Prof. Rudy L. Miranda Prior to what happened to the Garden of Eden that led to the fall of Adam and Eve, heaven was marred by sin. “How are you fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how are you cut down to the ground, who did weaken the nations! “For you have said in your heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the farthest sides of the north: “I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.” — Isaiah 14:12-14 (KJ2000) Delusional, unholy and unrighteous ambition disregarding love and faithfulness or loyalty to his Maker was the reason for his rebellion or iniquity. He become a selfish being. The underlying root cause of Satan's attitude/character: “Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect...

A series of articles on Narcissism (Part 12) By Prof. Rudy L. Miranda Loving the Narcissist but Hating Narcissism? Narcissism is not abusive, the abuse is the one that is abusive? There is a school of thought that narcissism in essence is not abusive and that it is the abuse that is actually abusive. Hence, is it possible to love the narcissists and at the same time hate narcissism just like loving the sinner but hating the sins? Can we separate the abuser from the abuse? Disclaimer: What expressed in this article by this writer is his own thoughts and perception. This writer respects other people opinion or expertise. Respect begets respect so this writer will not in anyway force anybody to accept this opinion but just to respect them and it is up to the readers to form their own beliefs if not perception. Is it possible to separate the narcissist from narcissism just like separating the sinner from his/her sins? There is perhaps some varying degrees of narcissism and it does not mean...

A series of articles on Narcissism (Part 11) By Prof. Rudy L. Miranda "The cockroach management theory" "At a restaurant, a cockroach suddenly flew from somewhere and landed on a lady. She started screaming out of fear. With a panic stricken face and trembling voice, she started jumping, with both hands desperately trying to get rid of the cockroach. Her reaction was contagious, as everyone in her group also got panicky. The lady finally managed to push the cockroach away, but it landed on another lady in the group. Now, it was the turn of the other lady in the group to continue the drama. The waiter rushed forward to their rescue. In the relay of throwing, the cockroach next fell upon the waiter. The waiter stood firm, composed himself and observed the behavior of the cockroach on his shirt. When he was confident enough, he grabbed it with his fingers and threw it out of the restaurant. Sipping my coffee and watching the amusement, the antenna of my mind picked up a few...