Mama Bear Apologetics Episode 98: Crash Course in the Enneagram
Feb 20, 2024
Amy and Alexa dive into the Enneagram's impact on faith, family, and identity, questioning its ability to reveal our 'true self'. They dissect its susceptibility to manipulation and its potential ties to New Age beliefs, urging critical evaluation. The discussion delves into its historical origins and controversial connections, highlighting concerns about its influence on Christian beliefs and morality.
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Enneagram as Spiritual Tool
- The Enneagram is not just a personality test; it's marketed as a spiritual tool to reveal one's true self by identifying the false self.
- This spiritual claim differentiates it fundamentally from tests like Myers-Briggs or Big Five.
Manipulative Tactics Explained
- Enneagram uses psychological tricks like 'outs' and 'rainbow ruse statements' to seem accurate and generalize traits.
- These tactics create the illusion of insight, but the meaning comes from the individual's own interpretation.
Enneagram's Occult Origins
- The Enneagram's claimed ancient roots are false; it was created in the early 1900s by George Gurdjieff.
- Personality types were added in the 1970s by occult-influenced figures using techniques like automatic writing.