Black vs. White / Us vs. Them / Good vs. Evil Thinking

Rigid categorizations that simplify reality into morally polarized groups

• You’re taught that people outside your religion are lost, sinful, or dangerous.

• When you begin to question doctrine, you're labeled as rebellious or even evil.

Potential clinical implications (especially in high control settings)

• Binary thinking may affect relationships, beliefs, or moral decisions.

• Empathy toward outsiders may be difficult to access or sustain.

• Tolerance for ambiguity and complexity can be significantly limited.