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Why Do People Like Harsh Leaders?

The Roys Report

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Julie Royce: Why are Christians drawn to abusive celebrity pastors? And why do appeals to love and serve often gain less traction than condemnation and harshness? Dr. Raymond Chiu says the appeal of tyrants is not an aberration, but it's a phenomenon tied to how our minds work. He also addresses how this dynamic plays out in church context and what we can do about it.

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