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A '''messiah complex''' is a [[state]] of [[mind]] in which the [[individual]] believes he/she is, or is [[destined]] to become, a savior. The messiah complex does not [[appear]] in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diagnostic_and_Statistical_Manual_of_Mental_Disorders Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders] (DSM)
The character Holden Caulfied in the book [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catcher_in_the_Rye Catcher in the Rye] appears to have a messiah complex; he sees himself [[being]] - and wants to be - the savior of people from his [[perceived]] threats of a modern, [[capitalistic]] [[society]]. Holden was [[disillusioned]] with the trappings of [[wealth]], and sought to [[share]] that disillusionment.
Some [[experience]] the messiah complex through delusions of persecution, in which some believe they are to be [[sacrificed]] in a [[manner]] resembling the [[crucifixion]] of [[Jesus]]. Delusions of persecution may indicate severe mental illness that is not properly medicated.
==Appearances in popular culture==
*In Season 5 of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_(TV_series) House M.D]., Dr. Gregory House refers to Dr. Robert Wilson as having the messiah complex because he believes Wilson [[chooses]] his partners only if they have some illness or impairment, thus allowing himself to essentially be a 'saviour' for that person. (In an earlier episode, Wilson notes that while some people have a messiah complex, House has a "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubik%27s_Cube Rubik]'s complex," a need to "solve the [[Problem|puzzle]].")
*In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lawnmower_Man The Lawnmower Man], the titular character envisions himself in [[virtual]] [[reality]] as a [[Christ]] figure--“Cyber Christ,” he says.
[[Category: Psychology]]
A '''messiah complex''' is a [[state]] of [[mind]] in which the [[individual]] believes he/she is, or is [[destined]] to become, a savior. The messiah complex does not [[appear]] in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diagnostic_and_Statistical_Manual_of_Mental_Disorders Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders] (DSM)
The character Holden Caulfied in the book [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catcher_in_the_Rye Catcher in the Rye] appears to have a messiah complex; he sees himself [[being]] - and wants to be - the savior of people from his [[perceived]] threats of a modern, [[capitalistic]] [[society]]. Holden was [[disillusioned]] with the trappings of [[wealth]], and sought to [[share]] that disillusionment.
Some [[experience]] the messiah complex through delusions of persecution, in which some believe they are to be [[sacrificed]] in a [[manner]] resembling the [[crucifixion]] of [[Jesus]]. Delusions of persecution may indicate severe mental illness that is not properly medicated.
==Appearances in popular culture==
*In Season 5 of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_(TV_series) House M.D]., Dr. Gregory House refers to Dr. Robert Wilson as having the messiah complex because he believes Wilson [[chooses]] his partners only if they have some illness or impairment, thus allowing himself to essentially be a 'saviour' for that person. (In an earlier episode, Wilson notes that while some people have a messiah complex, House has a "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubik%27s_Cube Rubik]'s complex," a need to "solve the [[Problem|puzzle]].")
*In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lawnmower_Man The Lawnmower Man], the titular character envisions himself in [[virtual]] [[reality]] as a [[Christ]] figure--“Cyber Christ,” he says.
[[Category: Psychology]]