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Tactics of Manipulative Members, Part 6

The Quarantiner

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Michael Foster
Jul 18, 2025
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There’s a particular kind of manipulative church member I call the Quarantiner.

This type shares traits with other manipulative behaviors I’ve mentioned, but today I want to zoom in on their deep aversion to group settings when discussing “concerns.” The Quarantiner prefers one-on-one conversations, always. Not because the issue demands it, but because i…

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