Confirmation Bias

The tendency to favor information that supports what you already believe while ignoring contradictory evidence

• You believe your religion is the only truth, so you focus on verses that confirm this and ignore others.

• You think ex-members lose their way, so you notice when they struggle but overlook their successes.

Potential clinical implications (especially in high control settings)

• Doubts are seen as sin, increasing guilt and anxiety.

• Harmful beliefs are more likely to go unchallenged.

• Outside views are dismissed, making it hard to leave.